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Notice of intent to increase the ceiling of Contract N66001-14-C-4016

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This contract involves an increase in the ceiling value for Contract N66001-14-C-4016 awarded to Wake Forest University Health Sciences by SSC Pacific on behalf of DARPA’s Defense Sciences Office. The original contract, begun in January 2014, centers on advancing the REMIND program’s research into a neural memory prosthesis device initially developed for nonhuman primates. This device is now being adapted for use in human patients undergoing brain surgery for conditions like epilepsy, aiming to restore the retention of item-specific information essential for cognitive function. The Wake Forest team has successfully demonstrated the use of a direct neural interface to encode specific neural signals in the brain, facilitating memory formation and recall in human subjects, a significant breakthrough informing DARPA’s neurotechnology efforts aligned with the BRAIN Initiative. The current contract modification seeks to extend the research by increasing the ceiling by approximately $991,732 and prolonging the period of performance through July 30, 2020. The additional funding supports testing the Sparse Multi-Input, Multi-Output (MIMO) Model on epilepsy patients with histories of Traumatic Brain Injury or Repeated Moderate Brain Injury, providing critical insights applicable to Service members suffering from TBI. Given the exploratory nature of this R&D work, the outcomes were previously unpredictable, emphasizing the importance of continued study under this expanded contract. This notice of intent is not a solicitation for competitive bids but allows for a 15-day comment period, with final decisions on competition remaining at the Government’s discretion.

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Contract extends Wake Forest neural memory prosthesis research funding for epilepsy and brain injury patients.

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Department Of Defense → Niwc Pacific

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

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PostedNov 9

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Niwc Pacific

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OfficeSAN DIEGO, CA, 92152-5001, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Niwc Pacific

Office AddressSAN DIEGO, CA, 92152-5001, USA

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Full Description

This is a notice of intent to increase the ceiling of Contract N66001-14-C-4016 to Wake Forest University Health Sciences, awarded by SSC Pacific on behalf of the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency Defense Sciences Office (DARPA/DSO) on 31 January 2014 . This effort extrapolated the achievements of the REMIND program to circumstances that facilitated application of the memory prosthesis device developed for nonhuman primates (NHPs), to human patients undergoing surgery for brain disease conditions such as epilepsy in order to restore retention of item specific information necessary for cognitive function. The Wake Forest team has demonstrated for the first time that a direct neural interface could be used to write in specific neural codes into the brain to facilitate memory formation and recall in human subjects. This groundbreaking discovery is advancing DARPAs neurotechnology portfolio in support of former President Obamas BRAIN Initiative. This effort seeks to additional tasking to extend testing of Sparse Multi-Input, Multi-Output (MIMO) Model to additional epilepsy patients identified as having a history of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) or Repeated Moderate Brain Injury (RMBI) for increased insight into applicability for Service members with TBI. The NAICS code for this procurement is 541712. Due to the nature of Research and Development efforts, DARPA could not have reasonably estimated the results of the research from this program, which has seen breakthroughs that will benefit from continued research under this current contract. This action includes a ceiling increase of approximately $991,732 and extends the period of performance through 7/30/2020. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals or quotes and will be posted for 15 days. A determination by the Government not to compete based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Interested parties may submit comments in writing to the Contract Officer, Mrs. Lynn Biedermann, Code 22720, SPAWAR Systems Center Pacific who may be reached by telephone at +1 (555) 000-0000 or via email to contact@example.gov.

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