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Specialized Neurological & Brain Health Research

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Response Deadline08/01/2028, 03:59:00 AM UTC

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This subcontract with the Defense Health Agency focuses on specialized research into neuromodulation and brain health to support prime contractors on USSOCOM projects. The scope of work includes measuring the fluid dynamics of the brain lymphatic system, capturing microsaccades to evaluate central nervous system loading, and creating field-capable pupillary response tools designed to assess traumatic brain injury and pain. The primary objectives are to deliver comprehensive research findings, validated diagnostic tools, and specific neuromodulation protocols. This effort falls under NAICS code 541715 and is scheduled for a response deadline of August 1, 2028.

General Info

DHA subcontract for neuromodulation and brain health research supporting USSOCOM projects until 2028.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Health Agency

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

MD

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of HT9425-23-S-SOC1-0003.

The full solicitation package (5 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT (BAA) for Extramural Biomedical and Human Performance Research and Development - HT9425-23-S-SOC1

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Timeline

PostedJul 29

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Response DeadlineAug 1

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Response Deadline

08/01/2028, 03:59:00 AM UTCin almost 2 years

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Health Agency

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Health Agency

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Performs specialized research into neuromodulation and brain health for prime contractors on USSOCOM projects. Measures fluid dynamics of the brain lymphatic system, captures microsaccades to assess CNS loading, and develops field-capable pupillary response tools for TBI and pain. Delivers research findings, validated diagnostic tools, or neuromodulation protocols.

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