Description
The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is soliciting extramural research and development ideas for biomedical and human performance research. The BAA is continuously open for a 5-year period, from 01 August 2023 to 31 July 2028. The research areas of interest include damage control resuscitation, prolonged field care, medical sensors and devices, force health protection and environmental medicine, brain health, human performance, and canine medicine and performance. Proposals must address a relevant health problem responsive to one of the research areas of interest. The total individual project estimated cost ceiling is $5,000,000, and the generally anticipated project cost is $2,000,000.
Some key points to consider:
• The proposed research must be relevant to active-duty service members, veterans, military beneficiaries, and/or the American public.
• Research projects may apply existing scientific and technical knowledge to meet SOF requirements.
• The equipment must be simple to employ, require minimum maintenance, and have low power consumption.
• Drugs and biologics should optimally not require refrigeration or other special handling.
• All materiel solutions must be capable of commercialization.
• Proposals must include a pre-proposal, and if invited, a full proposal.
• The BAA provides a general description of USSOCOM's research and development programs, including research areas of interest, evaluation and selection criteria, and general administrative information.