Virtual Human Brain for the Development of Neurosurgical Robotics

Solicitation ARPA-H 07, issued by the Department of Health and Human Services, seeks to develop a high-resolution, physically and anatomically accurate virtual human brain to advance AI-assisted intracranial microsurgery. This effort is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541715. The project is structured in phases, with Phase I lasting up to 24 months and Phase II or Sequential Phase II lasting up to 36 months. Additional funding for Technical and Business Assistance is available, with a maximum of 6,500 dollars for Phase I and 50,000 dollars for Phase II. Applicants must submit a solution summary of no more than four pages, a detailed cost proposal, and a key personnel worksheet. Proposals are evaluated based on technical merit, technical novelty, team expertise, and the potential path to impact on health outcomes. Awarded contractors must comply with Revised 508 Standards for all information and communication technology and utilize the Department of Treasury Invoice Processing Platform for electronic payments. The solicitation incorporates various FAR and HHSAR clauses, including deviations related to small business set-asides and research and development inspection.