2024 Joint Innovation Medical Symposium
ID: JIMS_2024Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEIMMEDIATE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE5611 COLUMBIA PIKEFALLS CHURCH, VA, 22041, USA

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Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), is hosting the 2024 Joint Innovation Medical Symposium (JIMS) from November 5-7, 2024, at Fort Liberty, NC, aimed at fostering collaboration between Special Operations Forces (SOF) and industry to enhance medical capabilities. The symposium primarily seeks Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) proposals, with a submission deadline of October 11, 2024, via the Vulcan-SOF platform. This initiative is crucial for accelerating SOF's technical advantage in the medical field by leveraging industry insights and capabilities, ultimately leading to rapid innovation and improved operational effectiveness. Interested vendors should establish an account on Vulcan-SOF.com and can contact Vulcan SOF at contact@vulcan-sof.com for assistance.

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    The 2024 Joint Innovation Medical Symposium (JIMS), hosted by the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) from November 5-7, 2024, at Fort Liberty, NC, aims to foster collaboration between Special Operations Forces (SOF) and industry to enhance medical capabilities. The primary focus is on submitting Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) proposals through the Vulcan-SOF platform, with a submission deadline of October 11, 2024. Selected vendors will present briefings and have a vendor booth for collaboration, while partnerships will be formalized via a detailed Individual Work Plan (IWP). The initiative emphasizes the mutual benefit of industry insights and SOF operational needs, boosting rapid innovation. All proposals must be unclassified, maintaining the confidentiality of proprietary information. Participation includes oversight from contractor advisors bound by integrity laws and nondisclosure agreements. International partners from ally nations will also be involved, requiring adherence to ITAR/EAR regulations regarding technology sharing. This symposium represents a strategic effort to enhance SOF medical capabilities through direct industry engagement and collaborative research efforts.
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