HHS Solicitations – February 2012

Advanced Research and Development of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Medicine Countermeasures – BARDA encourages the advanced research, development and acquisition of medical countermeasures such as vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics, as well as innovative approaches to meet the threat of CBRN agents in support of the preparedness mission and priorities of the HHS Public Health Emergency Medical Countermeasures Enterprise (PHEMCE) articulated in the PHEMCE Implementation Plan for CBRN Threats. Read more

DOC Solicitations – February 2012

RFI: NOAA NEFSC Protected Species Branch Turtle Tagging and Satellite Tag Data Collection – The Protected Species Branch (PSB) of the Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC) for the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has a requirement for data from satellite tags on 20 juvenile and adult loggerhead sea turtles in the southern U.S. Mid-Atlantic region, ideally off of Virginia and northern North Carolina. Additionally, the requirement includes additional work to assess sea turtle availability bias by 1) conducting experimental detection trials, 2) comparing estimates of availability bias based on aerial survey data verses satellite tag data, and 3) using simulations to evaluate various methods for combining sea turtle behavior and line transect data. Read more

DoD Solicitations – February 2012

Defense Acquisition Challenge (DAC) Program Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Requesting Rapid Fielding Proposals – The Defense DAC Program was established by Congress to increase the introduction of innovative and cost-saving technologies and products into existing DoD acquisition programs. The DAC Program is managed through the Office of Secretary of Defense, Rapid Fielding, Comparative Testing Office. DAC provides any person or activity within or outside the DoD the opportunity to propose alternative technologies and product improvements. This BAA is open to any technologies, products, or processes demonstrating a near-term potential to improve existing DoD acquisition programs that address the specific operational areas outlined below. Read more

CDC Solicitations – February 2012

Strengthening Capacity through Improved Management and Coordination of Laboratory, Surveillance, Epidemiology Public Health Evaluations and Training in Uganda under PEPFAR – The overall purpose of this FOA is to strengthen the capacity of the Ministry of Health to deliver quality and timely health services through improved management and coordination of laboratory, surveillance, epidemiology and financial activities, operational research and appropriate training. Total Funding: $17.5M. Read more

NIH Solicitations – February 2012

Getting from Genes to Function in Lung Disease (R01) – This FOA encourages applications that propose to characterize the function of gene(s) and their associated variants identified by genome-wide association studies (GWAS) or other genetic approaches to be involved in lung diseases. Studies should use integrated approaches across scientific disciplines to determine the pathobiological function of these genes. Application: June 5, 2012. Read more

DARPA Solicitations – February 2012

Advanced RF Mapping Proposers’ Day – DARPA will host a Proposers’ Day conference for the Advanced RF Mapping (Radio Map) program on March 14, 2012 at CENTRA Technology, Inc. in Arlington, VA from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM in support of DARPA-BAA-12-26 (expected to be released prior to the Conference). The purpose of this conference is to provide information on the Advanced Radio Frequency (RF) Mapping (RadioMap) program; promote additional discussion on this topic; address questions from potential proposers; provide a forum for potential proposers to present their capabilities for teaming opportunities; and, following the conference, conduct pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings with the Program Manager. Read more

Air Force Solicitations – February 2012

Sources Sought: High-Security Environment Infrastructure Development & Integration (HEIDI) – Capable sources are sought to perform software research, software development, deployment, familiarization, testing, installation, maintenance, and lifecycle support for the RIE Division, Air Force Research Laboratory, Rome Research Site, Rome NY (AFRL Rome). HEIDI will concentrate on researching new Multi-Level Access (MLA) technologies, enhancing current solutions utilizing technologies from varying Technology Readiness Levels, and deploying and supporting these solutions to meet the current and rapidly evolving Intelligence needs of the U.S. Air Force (USAF), Department of Defense (DoD), and Intelligence Community (IC). Read more

Navy Solicitations – February 2012

BAA for Submarine Escape and Rescue, Diving Safety, and Diving Effectiveness  — The Navy Experimental Diving Unit (NEDU) is soliciting pre-proposals and proposals for applied Biomedical Research and Diving Equipment Development with a focus on Submarine Escape and Rescue, Diving Safety, and Diving Effectiveness. Read more

Department of State

PMWRA.FY12.Iraq.RSOI  – The Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement  in the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Political-Military Affairs is pleased to announce a two-stage competitive process for fiscal year 2012 funding of projects for the clearance and safe disposal/destruction of landmines, unexploded ordnance, and excess conventional weapons and aging and surplus munitions. The first stage is submission and competitive panel review of two-page Statements of Interest (SOI) from organizations interested in submitting proposals to promote the development of Conventional Weapons Destruction capabilities. Read more

NOAA Solicitations – February 2012

2013 Mid-Atlantic Research Set-Aside (RSA) – The Mid-Atlantic RSA Program was created by the Council as a vehicle to fund research projects through the sale of RSA quota. Framework Adjustment 1 to the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan (FMP), Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish FMP, Bluefish FMP, and Tilefish FMP established a procedure through which RSA quotas are set-aside as part of the Council’s annual quota-setting process. The set-asides may range between 0 and percent of each species’ Total Allowable Landings (TAL). The set-aside for a given species is designated primarily for research involving that species. Read more

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