Synthetic Hemo-technologIEs to Locate and Disinfect (SHIELD)
The Synthetic Hemo-technologIEs to Locate and Disinfect (SHIELD) program will develop safe and effective prophylactic countermeasures to defeat bloodborne pathogens and prevent bloodstream infections (BSI) associated with combat wounds.
The program will develop prophylactic countermeasures effective against both bacteria and fungi, pathogens that are responsible for the vast majority of BSI.
State-of-the-art countermeasures to manage BSI include antifungals and antibiotics which can be toxic, ineffective, and be administered in an untimely manner.
SHIELD will develop safe and effective broad-spectrum prophylaxes that will protect recipients from bloodborne bacteria and fungi and prevent BSI for up to 144 h.
The program will develop prophylactic countermeasures effective against both bacteria and fungi, pathogens that are responsible for the vast majority of BSI.
State-of-the-art countermeasures to manage BSI include antifungals and antibiotics which can be toxic, ineffective, and be administered in an untimely manner.
SHIELD will develop safe and effective broad-spectrum prophylaxes that will protect recipients from bloodborne bacteria and fungi and prevent BSI for up to 144 h.
Agency: Department of Defense
Office: DARPA - Biological Technologies Office
Estimated Funding: $1,000,000
Office: DARPA - Biological Technologies Office
Estimated Funding: $1,000,000
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
SAM.gov Contract Opportunities
Additional Information of Eligibility:
All responsible sources capable of satisfying the Government's needs may submit a proposal that shall be considered by DARPA.
See the Eligibility Information section of the BAA for more information.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
https://sam.gov/opp/d26a1d6c9e4c4e399c61935bb75dfe35/view
Contact:
Agency Email Description:
fgraves@usgs.gov
Agency Email:
Date Posted:
2023-06-28
Application Due Date:
Archive Date:
2023-10-27
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