Future Program: Reengineering Enabling Sleep Transitions in Operationally Restrictive Environments (RESTORE)
ID: DARPA-SN-25-43Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA)DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCYARLINGTON, VA, 222032114, USA

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

PSC

NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; BASIC RESEARCH (AC11)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/fa75fe7827554f6e81b3e5ca532aec27/view
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    Description

    The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is announcing the forthcoming RESTORE program, aimed at enhancing sleep transitions for military personnel operating in restrictive environments. This initiative seeks to optimize cognitive performance in service members who often face severe sleep deprivation, typically managing only three hours of sleep during combat situations. By exploring advancements in non-invasive neuromodulation technologies and sleep micro-architecture, the program intends to improve sleep efficiency and cognitive function under challenging conditions. Interested parties can reach out to the BAA Coordinator at RESTORE@darpa.mil for further information, as this notice serves as a preliminary communication for research interest and program planning rather than a formal solicitation for proposals.

    Point(s) of Contact
    BAA Coordinator
    RESTORE@darpa.mil
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    DARPA-SN-25-43.pdf
    The Special Notice DARPA-SN-25-43 announces the forthcoming RESTORE program by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) focused on enhancing sleep transitions for military personnel operating under restrictive conditions. The program aims to optimize cognitive performance in service members who typically experience severe sleep deprivation, often with only 3 hours of sleep during combat. Current civilian treatments emphasize achieving restorative sleep, while RESTORE will explore advancements in non-invasive neuromodulation technologies and sleep micro-architecture to improve sleep efficiency and cognitive function in challenging wartime environments. The notice also provides information for potential proposers on navigating DARPA’s processes through DARPAConnect, which offers resources on business engagement and proposal submission. This document serves as a preliminary communication for research interest and program planning, rather than a formal solicitation for proposals.
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