Parachutist Oxygen Delivery System (PODS) Prototype
The U.S. Army is seeking information on capabilities to provide a Parachutist Oxygen Delivery System (PODS) design for Military Free Fall operations, supporting high-altitude mission profiles like HALO and HAHO. The system must be at Technology Readiness Level 6 or higher and fully compliant with the Berry Amendment and Buy American Act. Testing will occur in phases, including developmental and operational testing, with a down-selection to one candidate after live jumps at 17,999 feet. Deliverables for Phase 1 include test assets delivered within 9 months of award, with training and vendor participation in Yuma, Arizona. No budget amount is specified, and the location for performance includes Yuma, AZ, and Fort Bragg, NC.