Airman Readiness Medical Research (ARMR) Hybrid Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)
ID: FA8650-20-S-6008Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8650 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL/PZLWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7541, USA

PSC

R&D- MEDICAL: OTHER (APPLIED RESEARCH/EXPLORATORY DEVELOPMENT) (AN92)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/31a536d407cd4d519fc89ffd3366cbb3/view
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    Description

    Solicitation DEPT OF DEFENSE DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE is seeking proposals for the Airman Readiness Medical Research (ARMR) Hybrid Broad Agency Announcement (BAA). This opportunity aims to conduct medical research to optimize the warfighter's performance and support the Air Force mission. The research will focus on analyzing attributes and operational environments to ensure the availability of Airmen and investigate the effects of the flight environment on Airman health and performance. The BAA will remain open for seventy-two (72) months with Calls being released throughout the period.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Nathaniel Baldwin, Program Manager
    (937) 713-7913
    nathaniel.baldwin.1@us.af.mil
    Alycia K. Armbruster
    (937) 713-9870
    alycia.armbruster@us.af.mil
    Files
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    ARMR BAA Solicitation.pdf
    ARMR BAA Solicitation - Amendment 3_Track Changes.pdf
    ARMR BAA Solicitation - Amendment 3.pdf
    Attachment 1 - Supplemental Instructions for Assistance Instrument Proposal.pdf
    Attachment 1 - Supplemental Instructions for Assistance Instrument Proposal (AMENDED).pdf
    Attachment 10 - SF 424 RR KeyPersonnel Expanded (ADDED).pdf
    Attachment 11 - Security Program Questionnaire (ADDED).pdf
    Attachment 2 - Model Assistance Instrument (AMENDED.pdf
    Attachment 2 Model Assistance Instrument.pdf
    Attachment 3 - Model Contract.pdf
    Attachment 3 - Model Contract (AMENDED).pdf
    Attachment 4 - Model Section K- Representations and Certifications.pdf
    Attachment 4 - Model Section K-Reps and Certs (AMENDED).pdf
    Attachment 5 - Model Section L.pdf
    Attachment 5 - Model Section L (AMENDED).pdf
    Attachment 6 - Proposal Adequacy Checklist (AMENDED).pdf
    Attachment 6 Proposal Adequacy Checklist.pdf
    Attachment 7 - CDRLs DD Form 1423-1 (AMENDED).pdf
    Attachment 7 CDRLs.pdf
    Attachment 8 - ARMR Statement of Objectives (NO CHANGE).pdf
    Attachment 8 ARMR Statement of Objectives.pdf
    Attachment 9 - SOW Supplemental Requirements (AMENDED).pdf
    Attachment 9 Statement of Work (SOW) Supplemental Requirements.pdf
    Call 1 - JMCIP - Attachment 1 Statement of Objective(s) (SOO).pdf
    Call 1 - JMCIP - Attachment 2 Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL).pdf
    Call 1 - JMCIP - Attachment 3 System Requirements Document (SRD) Requirements List.pdf
    Call 1 - JMCIP - Solicitation.pdf
    FA8650-20-S-6008 Amendement 1.pdf
    FA8650-20-S-6008 Amendment 2.pdf
    FA8650-20-S-6008 Amendment 3 Summary_19 SEP 2023.pdf
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