Research and Development Services for Research Study titled "Mechanisms of RF Interaction with Biological Systems."
ID: HT9426-26-R-JBC001Type: 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 Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

PSC

HEALTH R&D SERVICES; HEALTH CARE SERVICES; APPLIED RESEARCH (AN12)

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No Set aside used (NONE)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a687757aaf7149f9b96a7995f9348846/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Health Agency (DHA), is seeking research and development services for a study titled "Mechanisms of RF Interaction with Biological Systems," to be conducted at the United States Air Force 59th Medical Wing in San Antonio, Texas. The objective of this research is to investigate the effects of directed energy injuries on military personnel by examining the interactions between radiofrequency overexposure and biological systems, utilizing miniature swine animal models to identify novel biomarkers and clinically translatable outcomes. This study is crucial for understanding and mitigating potential health risks associated with high-power microwave exposure. Interested parties are invited to submit a Capability Statement, limited to five pages, detailing their relevant experience and capabilities by December 22, 2025, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time, to Mr. Brandon Clingan and Mr. Jeremy McMurry via email.

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    Request for Information (RFI) - 59MDW_DE_RD.docx
    The Defense Health Agency (DHA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI)/Sources Sought (SS) for research and development services. The RFI, numbered HT9426-26-R-JBC001, seeks industry feedback for a study titled “Mechanisms of RF Interaction with Biological Systems,” to be conducted at the United States Air Force (USAF) 59th Medical Wing in San Antonio, Texas. This RFI aims to gather information for planning purposes and to assist in developing an acquisition strategy, not to form a binding contract. The research focuses on understanding and mitigating directed energy (DE) injuries to military personnel by examining the mechanistic interactions between radiofrequency (RF) overexposure and biological systems using miniature swine animal models. The objective is to characterize the biomedical effects of high-power microwave overexposure and identify novel biomarkers and clinically translatable outcomes. Interested parties are requested to submit a Capability Statement, no more than five pages, detailing their relevant experience, expertise, and capabilities, along with business information. Responses are due by December 22, 2025, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time and should be sent electronically to Mr. Brandon Clingan and Mr. Jeremy McMurry.
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