Miniaturized CO₂ Sensor Prototype Development

The contract seeks the design and development of a compact, portable carbon dioxide sensing device specifically engineered to detect hypoventilation in home environments, with the goal of enabling continuous, non-invasive monitoring for individuals requiring respiratory support. The device must be miniaturized to ensure ease of use and integration into everyday domestic settings while maintaining high accuracy and reliability in CO₂ measurement. It must be compatible with an existing testbed system to facilitate validation under real-world conditions, ensuring functionality, safety, and regulatory readiness for clinical and home healthcare applications. The project is classified under NAICS code 334510, indicating a focus on sensing and instrumentation manufacturing, and is structured as a subcontract under the Department of Veterans Affairs through Rpo East. The solicitation was posted on May 11, 2026, with proposals due by May 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM. While no set-aside provisions or specific location requirements are indicated, success will depend on delivering a device that meets stringent performance criteria for medical use, demonstrating scalability, low power consumption, and seamless integration with downstream diagnostic or alert systems to support timely intervention in at-risk patients.