Industry Day: Radio Frequency Bioeffects Lab
ID: RHDR_RFI_2024Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA2384 USAF AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND AFRL PZL AFRL RAKHWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7541, USA

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

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/e55574533d3f42c9bcfb96414b89b19b/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Radio Frequency Bioeffects Branch, is hosting an Industry Day on October 2, 2024, to engage with potential industrial partners regarding the "Continuing Human Enabling, Enhancing, Restoring and Sustaining (CHEERS)" Multiple Authority Announcement (MAA) #FA2384-24-S-2233. This event aims to provide an overview of the Bioeffects Division, including program briefs, lab tours, and opportunities for open discussions, thereby fostering collaboration in research supporting human enhancement technologies. Registration is open to both large and small businesses, limited to U.S. citizens, with a maximum of two personnel per company, and must be completed by September 18, 2024. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Stacey Martens at stacey.martens@us.af.mil.

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    The Air Force Research Laboratory’s Radio Frequency Bioeffects Branch is hosting an Industry Day on October 2, 2024, in support of the "Continuing Human Enabling, Enhancing, Restoring and Sustaining (CHEERS)" Multiple Authority Announcement (MAA) #FA2384-24-S-2233. The event will provide an overview of the Bioeffects Division, including program briefs, lab tours, and open discussions. Registration is open to both large and small businesses, limited to U.S. citizens, with a maximum of two personnel per company. Attendees must register via email by September 18, 2024, providing necessary identification details. The day's agenda includes a program overview, lab tours, a Q&A session, and an option for private discussions post-lunch. This notice serves informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation; therefore, participation is voluntary and at no cost to the government. No proposals or travel reimbursements will be accepted. The event demonstrates the government’s commitment to engaging industrial partners in research supporting human enhancement technologies.
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