Environmental Exposure Sensing & Analytics

The contract seeks to integrate environmental sensor data with canine biometric measurements to develop a predictive system for assessing thermal risk in operational environments. This effort focuses on data fusion techniques that combine real-time environmental parameters—such as temperature, humidity, and radiant heat—with physiological indicators from deployed canine units, using advanced analytics to forecast heat stress and improve mission safety. The solution must enable dynamic risk evaluation and actionable alerts tailored to the unique metabolic and thermoregulatory responses of working dogs under field conditions. The work is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541690 for Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services, managed by the Defense Health Agency under the Department of Defense. Performance is required to occur in Frederick, Maryland, with responses due by August 3, 2026. The project aims to enhance the operational effectiveness and welfare of military working dogs by creating a science-based, sensor-driven framework that translates biometric and environmental inputs into real-time risk mitigation strategies, ultimately supporting the broader mission-readiness goals of the military.