MAKING OBSTETRIC CARE SMART (MOCS)
ID: ARPA-H-SN-26-141Type: Special Notice
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY FOR HEALTH (ARPA-H)Washington, DC, 20005, USA

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Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (54171)

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HEALTH R&D SERVICES; HEALTH CARE SERVICES; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT (AN13)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/bf937c9ce20447cba1518b3c26d7b189/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), is hosting a Proposers' Day for the Making Obstetric Care Smart (MOCS) program on December 11, 2025. This initiative aims to foster innovative solutions in obstetric care, encouraging collaboration among various stakeholders, including clinical partners and regulatory consultants, to develop comprehensive proposals that meet the program's criteria. The MOCS program is crucial for advancing healthcare technologies and improving maternal health outcomes. Interested parties can find additional details and registration information in the attached Special Notice (ARPA-H-SN-26-141) and are encouraged to submit teaming profiles at solutions.arpa-h.gov/teaming to facilitate effective collaboration.

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