Alcohol Intervention, WRAIR
ID: HT9425-25-Q-0009Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA)ARMY MED RES ACQ ACTIVITYFORT DETRICK, MD, 21702, USA

NAICS

Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (541720)

PSC

NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; APPLIED RESEARCH (AC12)

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https://sam.gov/opp/f6a466c924114ff49f3c9f65ac5433de/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR), is seeking capabilities from organizations to address alcohol misuse among active-duty military personnel. The initiative aims to enhance psychological health and operational readiness by developing and evaluating a cost-effective Personalized Normative Feedback (PNF) intervention to reshape perceptions about alcohol consumption. This effort is critical as alcohol misuse is linked to serious negative outcomes, including decreased productivity and increased risk of suicide, aligning with the Army's People First Strategy to improve the quality of life for service members. Interested parties must submit their capability statements electronically by 10 AM on December 24, 2024, to Nathaniel Reus at Nathaniel.a.reus.civ@health.mil, following specific formatting guidelines outlined in the attached documents.

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    Nathaniel Reus
    (301) 619-9209
    Nathaniel.a.reus.civ@health.mil
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    A02 Revised Sources Sought for Alcohol Intervention WRAIR corrected.pdf
    The Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) issued a Request for Information (RFI) to explore strategies for addressing alcohol misuse among active-duty military personnel. The objective is to enhance psychological health and readiness through interventions that mitigate harmful behaviors, including alcohol misuse, which has been linked to serious negative outcomes such as lower physical performance, decreased productivity, and increased risk of suicide. The proposed strategy involves developing and evaluating a Personalized Normative Feedback (PNF) intervention, aimed at changing perceptions related to alcohol consumption. Interested parties are invited to submit capabilities statements in response to this RFI, which emphasizes that this is not a solicitation and that no contracts will be awarded at this time. Responses must be submitted electronically by December 24, 2024, to a designated point of contact, following specific formatting guidelines. The initiative aligns with the Army’s People First Strategy, aiming to improve quality of life and retain personnel by fostering a healthier military environment.
    A02 RFI Alcohol Intervention WRAIR.pdf
    The Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) aimed at addressing alcohol misuse among active-duty military personnel to enhance their psychological health and operational readiness. This initiative aligns with the U.S. Army's People First Strategy, targeting the rising rates of heavy drinking, which currently affect 20-30% of military members. Alcohol misuse is linked to detrimental outcomes such as medical readiness deficits, reduced productivity, and increased risk of suicide. The RFI seeks capabilities from organizations to develop and evaluate a cost-effective Personalized Normative Feedback (PNF) intervention, which aims to reshape perceptions about alcohol consumption. Interested parties must submit written responses by December 24, 2024, and are instructed to adhere to specific formatting guidelines. Notably, this document is merely for information and does not represent a solicitation or commitment to award a contract, emphasizing the need for potential responders to manage their own response-related costs. The communication channel is strictly limited to the designated Point of Contact, ensuring focused engagement on this requirement.
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