Description
The United States Army Institute of Surgical Research (USAISR) is seeking a Thermobaric Advanced Blast Simulator (TABS) for medical research purposes. The core requirement of this research is the ability to produce a scientifically precise and replicable thermobaric blast waveform. The TABS system shall be delivered no later than September 2028 to Bivouac Assembly Area at Joint Base San Antonio – Camp Bullis. The system should meet the following specifications:
* The TABS system shall be delivered fully integrated within a durable and weatherproof standard 40-foot ISO shipping container.
* The container shall feature at least two lockable, distinct points of personnel egress.
* The system shall be capable of generating a thermobaric waveform meeting the following key performance parameters at the 'mid-field' and 'far-field' test sections.
* The system shall include at least two test sections, or one relocatable test section, to allow for specimen exposure at various standoff distances corresponding to the ‘mid-field’ and ‘far-field’ regimes.
* The system shall be designed to ensure complete operator safety against all system-generated hazards.
* The vendor shall provide a minimal 2-year warranty covering all parts and labor, as well as after-sale hardware and software technical support.
Some key features of the TABS system include:
• Containerization: The TABS system shall be delivered fully integrated within a durable and weatherproof standard 40-foot ISO shipping container.
• Access: The container shall feature at least two lockable, distinct points of personnel egress.
• Environmental Hardening: The container shall provide complete protection for all internal components from environmental elements.
• Climatization: The container shall feature an HVAC system capable of maintaining a stable internal climate during operational use.
• Operational Footprint: The combined operational footprint required for the safe TABS System operation shall not exceed a 30 ft x 60 ft level area.