Consensus Standards Development and Policy Recommendation

The contract seeks a lead developer to craft formal recommendations for a Military Health System (MHS) Dermal Burns Blast Injury Prevention Standard by engaging stakeholders, analyzing relevant data, and fostering consensus among key parties. The initiative is centered on establishing evidence-based guidelines to protect military personnel from blast-related dermal burns, requiring a structured approach that balances scientific rigor with operational feasibility. The work involves collecting and evaluating existing data, identifying gaps in current practices, and coordinating with military medical experts, safety officers, and industry specialists to build agreement on recommended standards. The contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541690, indicating it falls under other scientific and technical consulting services, and is managed by the Army Medical Resources Acquisition Activity under the Department of Defense. The opportunity was posted on April 29, 2026, with a response deadline of June 29, 2026, at 3:59 a.m. EDT. Performance will be centered in McLean, Virginia, and no set-aside provisions or specific organizational type requirements are indicated. Interested parties must submit proposals under the terms outlined in the solicitation, with the deliverable being a comprehensive, agreed-upon standard that can be formally adopted into MHS policy.