MTEC Pre-Announcement: Autonomous Closed Loop Control Mechanical Ventilation (ACLCMV)

The Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium (MTEC) is seeking proposals for the development of an autonomous closed loop control mechanical ventilator (ACLCMV) in support of the Department of the Air Force. The goal is to create a lightweight, durable, and power-efficient ventilator that enhances patient safety and frees up medical personnel for other critical tasks during aeromedical evacuation and prolonged field care scenarios. The proposed solution should focus on the development of a Physiological Closed-Loop Control (PCLC) algorithm and the definition of the system's hardware architecture. The project will demonstrate the feasibility of the autonomous control concept and mature the system design to a level sufficient to support activities related to milestone B (Engineering & Manufacturing Development (EMD)). Some key points to consider include: • The development of a PCLC software algorithm capable of receiving physiological inputs and making autonomous adjustments to ventilator settings • The definition of the hardware architecture, including the assessment of candidate components and interfaces necessary to meet the environmental and performance requirements of military operations • The demonstration of the autonomous control concept and the maturation of the system design • The provision of technical data needed to validate the proposed solution and support follow-on funding