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Featured Projects
Focus Area:
Protection
Project Cost:
$2.382M
Project Duration:
35 months
Performer:
Avon Protection System, Inc.
Deliverable:
Three (3) Confined Space SCBA Systems
End User:
USSOCOM, USMC, FBI, DHS, First Responders
Description:
Develop a low profile tactical self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) to allow for working in confined spaces, tunnels, and similar access denied environments while providing high quality breathing air. Certify against National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1986, Technical Committee on Tactical and Technical Operations Respiratory Protection Equipment (FAE-TTO).
Operational Impact:
Current SCBAs are too large and heavy for tactical operations. The form factor of currently used SCBAs, minimum of 8 inches profile extending off the back, does not permit operations in confined spaces, tunnels, and similar access denied environments. New capability will provide a major reduction in size, weight and integration for combination Air-Purifying Respirator (APR)/ Powered Air-Purifying Respirator (PAPR) use.
Transition:
Will be commercially available from Avon Protection System, Inc.
