MORPHIX TECHNOLOGIES, INC. — Department of Homeland Security SBIR Phase II: H-SB017.1-006
MORPHIX TECHNOLOGIES, INC. — SBIR Phase II award from Department of Homeland Security.
- Amount
- $749,997
- Agency
- Department of Homeland Security
- Program / Phase
- SBIR · Phase II
- Topic
- H-SB017.1-006
- Solicitation
- HSHQDC-17-R-00010
- NAICS
- —
- Place of performance
- VA
- Period
- 2018-04-04 → 2020-04-03
Description
First responders such as law enforcement, fire department and emergency service personnel are subject to hazardous environments, including Toxic Industrial Chemicals (TICs). Protecting first responders and their long term health is a priority of the Department of Homeland Security.The objective of the proposed SBIR project is to develop a wearable chemical sensor badge capable of detecting at least four of the targeted high priority TICs.The badge will be designed to be worn by first responders, and will provide a visible and auditory alarm if TICs are present at a dangerous level.To enable everyday use by first responders, the badge will be small, lightweight, low-cost and rugged.In phase 1, Morphix developed a design for the badge and successfully conducted a proof of concept evaluation.In phase 2, Morphix will fabricate and evaluate badge prototypes.Morphix intends to market this wearable badge to federal, state and local law enforcement, emergency medical service and other first responders.