Office-Wide Innovative Solutions Opening for Resilient Systems Office (RSO)
ID: ARPA-H-SOL-24-103Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNIH ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY FOR HEALTH (ARPA-H)Bethesda, MD, 208920004, 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; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT (AN13)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/3b131b790c8f4607b3c7214b93156018/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health's Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), is soliciting innovative solutions aimed at enhancing the resilience of healthcare systems via its Resilient Systems Office (RSO). This opportunity invites submissions from eligible entities, including universities, nonprofits, and small businesses, to address systemic challenges in healthcare and public health by leveraging cutting-edge technologies that improve care quality and availability. The solicitation emphasizes the importance of sociotechnical system innovations and adaptive solutions that enhance the reliability and interoperability of health ecosystems. Interested parties must submit solution summaries for feedback before full proposal submissions, with the solicitation open until March 3, 2029. For further inquiries, submissions should be directed to the designated online platforms, and the primary contact email is provided in the solicitation details.

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    A07_Appendix A - Solutions Summary Template.docx
    The document is an amendment to the ARPA-H-SOL-24-103, providing a template for submitting solution summaries related to federal funding opportunities. It outlines the structure and requirements for applicants, emphasizing clarity and minimal jargon in presenting innovative solutions that address Health Services Framework (HSF) interest areas. Key sections include a concept summary describing the proposed technology's impact, a detailed account of deliverables and methodology, and required team organization and capabilities. Additionally, a basis of estimate (BOE) table must be provided, outlining project costs and funding breakdowns. Applicants must address the technical challenges and risks associated with their proposals, highlighting innovative aspects compared to current technologies. The overall aim is to support projects that represent significant advancements in health science and technologies, ensuring full compliance with submission guidelines.
    A07_Bundle_of_Attachments-Amend_1.zip
    A07_RSO_ISO_Amend_1.pdf
    The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) is issuing a solicitation for innovative solutions focused on enhancing the resilience of healthcare systems through the Resilient Systems Office (RSO). The solicitation invites submissions from eligible entities, including universities, nonprofits, and small businesses, for projects that address systemic healthcare challenges and promote adaptability, reliability, and interoperability in health ecosystems. Key areas of interest include sociotechnical system innovations, health ecosystem integration, and adaptive solutions that combat fragility in healthcare delivery. Proposers are required to submit a solution summary for feedback before full proposal submission, which will be evaluated based on scientific merit, relevance, and the proposer's capabilities. The solicitation remains open until March 3, 2029, with awards anticipated in the form of Other Transactions and Cooperative Agreements. This initiative underscores ARPA-H's commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technologies to improve care quality and health outcomes while selectively engaging diverse innovators in the research and development landscape.
    Appendix A - Solutions Summary Template.docx
    The document outlines the solution summary template for submissions related to the ARPA-H-SOL-24-104 RFP, aimed at soliciting innovative solutions for health-related technology concepts. It requires detailed information from submitter organizations, including project descriptions that articulate solutions and their innovative impacts in addressing specified health areas. Key sections include a concept summary, which describes the technology's potential transformative impact compared to current offerings, and a proposed work section that details project deliverables, milestones, and technical approaches. Additionally, it discusses team organization and capabilities, emphasizing the skills of team members, and the basis of estimate, which requires a financial breakdown of the proposed project costs. The submission must adhere to formatting guidelines and a limit of six pages. In essence, the document serves as a comprehensive guide for applicants to present their proposals effectively, focusing on innovation in healthcare technology solutions while ensuring clear documentation of costs and team qualifications.
    Attachments - Bundle of Attachments.zip
    Attachments - Bundle of Attachments.zip
    RSO Open Office Innovative Solutions Opening.pdf
    The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) has released a solicitation titled "ARPA-H Resilient Systems Office Office-Wide Innovative Solutions Opening" (ARPA-H-SOL-24-103) inviting universities, non-profit organizations, and businesses to submit innovative proposals aimed at enhancing the adaptability and interoperability of healthcare systems. This solicitation emphasizes addressing systemic challenges in public health and healthcare through advanced technologies, with the submission of solution summaries required prior to full proposal submissions, which must be completed by March 3, 2025. Multiple awards are anticipated, leveraging flexible contracting options like Other Transactions and Cooperative Agreements, facilitating a streamlined process for revolutionary health and biomedical research initiatives.
    RSO Open Office Innovative Solutions Opening.pdf
    The ARPA-H Resilient Systems Office has released a solicitation (ARPA-H-SOL-24-103) inviting proposals for innovative solutions to healthcare challenges, focusing on advancing adaptability, reliability, and interoperability in health systems. Eligible applicants include universities, non-profits, small businesses, and research centers, with a submission deadline for solution summaries by March 3, 2025; proposals will be accepted for 12 months after the release date. The solicitation emphasizes the need for novel, revolutionary ideas rather than incremental improvements, with multiple awards anticipated using Other Transactions and Cooperative Agreements.
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