BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT - BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH AND DIVING EQUIPMENT DEVELOPMENT
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVSEA HQWASHINGTON NAVY YARD, DC, 20376-5000, USA

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Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) (541714)

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https://sam.gov/opp/4a9fbf21def14016a1339881b7a87795/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), is soliciting proposals through a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for biomedical research and diving equipment development aimed at enhancing diver health, safety, and performance, as well as submarine escape and rescue capabilities. The primary objectives include improving diving equipment and biomedical aspects related to diver operations, with a focus on areas such as breathing gas supply, human performance, environmental protection, decompression, and submarine rescue strategies. This initiative is critical for advancing the safety and effectiveness of Navy personnel during underwater operations, with contracts typically averaging around $300,000 annually. Interested parties must submit pre-proposals by November 30, 2024, for FY26 funding, with full proposals due by February 28, 2025. For further inquiries, contact Lisa Grayum at lisa.m.grayum.civ@us.navy.mil or Daniel Kough at daniel.w.kough2.civ@us.navy.mil.

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    Lisa Grayum
    lisa.m.grayum.civ@us.navy.mil
    Daniel Kough
    daniel.w.kough2.civ@us.navy.mil
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    BAA - DSBD and Diving Equipment Encl 1 - Pre-proposal Format.docx
    The preproposal template outlines the necessary components for submitting research proposals to address specific Navy needs. It includes basic information such as the date, title, principal investigator details, and a comprehensive budget section organized by fiscal year. The document emphasizes the importance of identifying the Navy's deficiencies, articulating the research hypothesis, and detailing the experimental methods and risk assessment. Additionally, it instructs proposers to outline transition strategies to effectively implement research products within the Navy's operational framework. Critical elements also involve identifying related R&D efforts and citing relevant scientific literature to substantiate the proposal. The overarching purpose of this template is to standardize submissions and ensure proposals directly align with Navy requirements and funding objectives, facilitating better evaluation and integration of innovative research into military applications.
    BAA - DSBD and Diving Equipment Encl 2 - Full Proposal Format.docx
    The Deep Submergence Biomedical Development Program proposal template outlines the submission requirements for research projects relevant to Navy and Marine Corps operations. Proposals should remain under 20 pages, excluding specific documents. Essential components include a cover sheet with details on the principal investigator, project title, human and animal subject use, and a proposed budget spanning one to three years. The proposal's structure consists of sections addressing project summaries, descriptions, literature reviews, required resources, other support, environmental considerations, and a final appendix with supporting materials like CVs and prior research data. Key focus areas involve the research objectives, methods, anticipated deliverables, milestones, and the potential impacts on Navy needs. The document advocates for clarity in outlining the innovative nature of proposed research and its relevance to operational capabilities, fueling advancements in diving equipment and biomedical research for deep submergence contexts. Submissions must emphasize feasibility, potential patent disclosures, and thorough literature searches to avoid redundancy with existing studies. Overall, the template emphasizes a comprehensive approach to provide rigorous scientific evidence and operational relevance.
    BAA Diving and Sub Esc Resc - Att 1 - Full Proposal Non-Government Itemized Cost.xlsx
    The document is a cost proposal summary for contract N00024-13-R-4401, detailing the total proposal contract value. It outlines various cost elements, including direct labor, indirect costs, materials, subcontracts, animal purchases, and travel costs, all of which are currently listed as zero. Each cost element is broken down by fiscal years, but no specific values or labor hours are provided, indicating either an absence of planned costs or a preliminary stage in proposal preparation. The notes section emphasizes the need for the offeror to customize the cost elements to match their accounting systems and to ensure consistency between costs and hours reported. Overall, the document serves as a framework for bidders to present their pricing in response to the federal RFP, adhering to necessary guidelines and stipulations for cost-formatting, but currently lacks substantial numerical data.
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