Cruze Distribution, LLC — Department of Defense SBIR Phase I: AF203-CSO1
Cruze Distribution, LLC — SBIR Phase I award from Department of Defense.
Phase I SBIR feasibility signal
- Phase I awards fund proof-of-concept work. For capture teams, they mark early interest from Department of Defense in a technical approach.
- Watch for Phase II follow-ons from the same firm/topic family — that conversion path is where budgets and transition pressure rise.
- Obligated amount $49,682. Cross-check similar awards in the same agency and technology tags for going-rate context.
- Topic code AF203-CSO1 links this award to a solicitation family — search the same topic stem for incumbents and recompete timing.
- Amount
- $49,682
- Agency
- Department of Defense · Air Force
- Program / Phase
- SBIR · Phase I
- Topic
- AF203-CSO1
- Solicitation
- X20.3
- NAICS
- —
- Place of performance
- NE
- Period
- 2021-02-04 → 2021-05-03
Description
In an effort to provide a solution to reduce the number of lower extremity injuries that occur, as well as a cost savings to our military, we have begun work on an innovative solution that would minimize the occurrence of musculoskeletal injuries and allow the warfighter to continue to operate in garrison or operational environments, in the event an injury occurs. The IFAST is a pre- and/or post-injury ankle support system which is affixed to the foot and rests inside of a military boot. The technology serves as a stabilizing device for the warfighter’s ankle. When worn pre-injury, the IFAST allows the warfighter to continue to perform unrestricted while reducing the probability of an ankle injury by providing the support necessary at the end-range-of-motion. In the event of an injury, the IFAST provides the injured ankle with the customized support needed by adding a lightweight and compact transportable stay-system. The IFAST can easily be used in a variety of military theaters, including rough, uneven, or mountainous terrain, where advanced technologies and providers with specialized experience are not available.