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S&T SVIP Awards Funds to Volt Athletics for Physical Well-Being AI Software
DHS S&T announced a Phase 1 Other Transaction award to Volt Athletics, Inc. to further develop its Artificial Intelligence powered software system, “Volt,” that will help the DHS workforce improve its overall health and wellness, especially for personnel who operate in high-stress and dangerous conditions.
DHS Tests Next Generation WUI Alerting Technology
DHS S&T concluded a proof-of-concept demonstration of the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) integration model in Fairfax County, VA.
S&T Seeks Information on Scientific Capabilities for Food, Agriculture and Veterinary Defense
DHS S&T released an RFI seeking capabilities for scientific support for the S&T Food, Agriculture and Veterinary Defense (FAV-D) Program, including laboratory and vivarium space, IT infrastructure, as well as subject matter expertise.
Feature Article: Field Tests Culminate 4 Years of Bioagent Studies
S&T collaborated for four years with top scientists at the U.S. EPA and USCG to ensure first responders and USCG personnel are properly equipped and trained to respond to a variety of biohazard emergencies.
DHS Concludes Innovative Technology OpEx
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) and its National Urban Security Technology Laboratory (NUSTL) hosted Urban OpEx 2022, an Operational Experimentation (OpEx) where first responders evaluated new and emerging technology solutions in realistic, urban settings throughout the New York Metropolitan area during the week of July 18 - 22.
Feature Article: Will the Sun Soon Power First Responders?
Fabric woven to harness solar power recently completed weaving trials. The fabric will ultimately be used to design high-functioning gear that can keep responders’ tech charged and ready.
S&T Seeks Solutions to Software Vulnerabilities
DHS S&T announced a new solicitation in partnership with CISA that address weaknesses in software, a key component of critical infrastructure systems.
S&T Awards Funds for Safety Monitoring Technology
DHS S&T announced a Phase 1 Other Transaction award to Sentinel Occupational Safety (Sentinel), to develop safety monitoring technology for DHS personnel.
S&T Awards Funds for Developing Wearable Tech, Mitigating Heat-Related Injuries
DHS S&T announced a Phase 1 Other Transaction award to Kenzen, Inc., to develop wearable technology that helps prevent heat-related injuries for DHS personnel who work in extreme weather conditions.
Feature Article: Testing a New Firefighter Respirator
S&T recently field tested a respirator designed to protect wildland firefighters from the smoke, ash, and toxic gases they face as they fight fires.