Airman Readiness Medical Research (ARMR) Hybrid BAA
ID: 327332Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Air Force -- Research Lab (DOD-AFRL)

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Procurement Contract

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/327332
Timeline
    Description

    The Air Force Research Laboratory is soliciting proposals for the Airman Readiness Medical Research (ARMR) Hybrid Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), aimed at optimizing the health and performance of Airmen. The initiative focuses on conducting medical research to ensure the medical availability of Airmen and to investigate the effects of flight environments on health and injury risks, with key research areas including aeromedical evacuation, cognitive performance, and medical countermeasures for directed energy. This program has a total budget of approximately $480 million, with anticipated awards ranging from $50,000 to $49 million, and white papers are accepted continuously until April 30, 2026. Interested parties can reach out to Amber A. Taylor at amber.taylor.9@us.af.mil for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    amber.taylor.9@us.af.mil
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    ARMR BAA Solicitation - Amendment 3_Track Changes.pdf
    ARMR BAA Solicitation - Amendment 3.pdf
    ARMR.pdf
    The Air Force Research Laboratory, Airman Systems Directorate, has issued a Hybrid Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for medical research focused on optimizing Airmen health and performance. The BAA encompasses an Open BAA for continuous white paper submissions and a BAA with Calls for specific research objectives. It seeks innovative research that improves Airman readiness, particularly through understanding the interactions of human behavior and environmental stressors. The initiative allocates $480 million over a span of 72 months, with awards between $50,000 and $49 million. Research objectives include aeromedical evacuation, airman exposure health, and cognitive performance, among others. Interested offerors must submit white papers by April 30, 2026, followed by proposals if selected. Communications between offerors and the government are encouraged, ensuring a transparent evaluation process conducted through peer reviews. Ultimately, awards will depend on the proposals' alignment with agency needs and available funding. This endeavor emphasizes the government's commitment to advancing medical research and technology readiness for military applications while inviting diverse participation, including small businesses.
    Attachment 1 - Supplemental Instructions for Assistance Instrument Proposal (AMENDED).pdf
    Attachment 10 - SF 424 RR KeyPersonnel Expanded_MAR 22 (ADDED).pdf
    Attachment 11 - Security Program Questionnaire_OCT 22 (ADDED).pdf
    Attachment 2 - Model Assistance Instrument (AMENDED.pdf
    Attachment 3 - Model Contract (AMENDED).pdf
    Attachment 4 - Model Section K-Reps and Certs (AMENDED).pdf
    Attachment 5 - Model Section L (AMENDED).pdf
    Attachment 6 - Proposal Adequacy Checklist (AMENDED).pdf
    Attachment 7 - CDRLs DD Form 1423-1 (AMENDED).pdf
    Attachment 8 - ARMR Statement of Objectives (NO CHANGE).pdf
    Attachment 9 - SOW Supplemental Requirements_13 Feb 2023 (AMENDED).pdf
    Attachment.pdf
    The document outlines the supplemental requirements for contractors under the Statement of Work (SOW)/Performance Work Statement (PWS) related to contract FA8650-20-S-6008. Central elements include compliance with DFARS clauses, specified travel provisions, key personnel qualifications, and provisions for materials and package handling. Contractors must submit materials concerning disclosure of information, travel arrangements, and substitute personnel in key roles, along with their qualifications, to the appropriate contracting officials. Moreover, acknowledgment of support from the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is mandated in informational releases. The document also enforces requirements around environmental management training, patent rights, fundamental research classification, and access restriction standards for contractor employees. In addition, it includes guidelines for the comprehensive small business subcontracting plan and the necessary S&T protection measures. Overall, this document provides extensive instructions emphasizing adherence to federal regulations and procedures, aiming to establish clear operational standards for contracting activities within the government context.
    FA8650-20-S-6008 Amendment 3 Summary_19 SEP 2023.pdf
    FA8650-20-S-6008.pdf
    Amendment 3, dated September 19, 2023, updates the Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Airman Readiness Medical Research (ARMR), under announcement number FA8650-20-S-6008. This amendment serves as an annual notice confirming that White Papers are still being accepted, with changes detailed in a "Tracked Changes" version for clarity. Key updates include revisions to the Supplemental Instructions for Assistance Instrument Proposal, Model Assistance Instrument, Model Contract, and various attachments, which have been specified in bold. Attachments consist of model contracts, security procedures, statements of work, and certification forms aimed at providing guidelines for potential proposals. The model documents serve as comprehensive templates for various contract types, emphasizing that each award will be tailored to fit specific proposals. Additionally, a new Security Program Questionnaire has been added to the documentation. Overall, this amendment plays a critical role in maintaining transparency and ensuring compliance in the submission process for airman readiness research initiatives, reinforcing the government's commitment to advancing medical research in this domain.
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