SPECIAL NOTICE
A -- MTEC Solicitation Summary: Military Prototype Advancement Initiative (MPAI)
- Notice Date
- 12/22/2021 1:47:13 PM
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 541715
— Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Contracting Office
- W4PZ USA MED RSCH ACQUIS ACT FORT DETRICK MD 21702-5014 USA
- ZIP Code
- 21702-5014
- Solicitation Number
- MTEC-22-02-MPAI
- Response Due
- 4/4/2022 9:00:00 AM
- Point of Contact
- Gage Greening
- E-Mail Address
-
gage.greening@mtec-sc.org
(gage.greening@mtec-sc.org)
- Description
- The Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium (MTEC) is excited to post this summary announcement for an Other Transaction for prototype project Request for Project Proposals (RPP), the Military Prototype Advancement Initiative (MPAI), to solicit current MTEC members for a broad range of medical prototype technological and knowledge solutions related to the Focus Areas of Interest (also called �Focus Area(s)�) listed below. Proposed solutions may include medical techniques, knowledge products, and materiel (medical devices, drugs, and biologics). Focus Area #1: Prolonged Field Care Focus Area #2: Medical Readiness Focus Area #3: Maximizing Human Potential As stated at the end of this announcement, the full RPP is posted to the MTEC website (mtec-sc.org); this notice is intended only to notify interested parties of the available solicitation. Background: In multi-domain operations, today�s operating force will be overwhelmed with casualties, the ability to evacuate will be limited, first responders and medics will struggle with limited resources and ability to achieve the �Golden Day,� resulting in operational units and commanders rapidly losing freedom of maneuver and combat effectiveness. Therefore, medical assets must be highly mobile and more dispersed (e.g., smaller, more modular medical units), Warfighters will require greater self-sufficiency and autonomy (e.g., may have more limited medical-related communications and re-supply), and there will be an increased cognitive and physical stress on Warfighters (they will need ways to maximize lethality and return to the fight quickly). Unique Features of this RPP: In Government Fiscal Year (FY) 2021, MTEC issued Request for Project Proposals RPP number MTEC-21-06-MPAI which introduced the Military Prototype Advancement Initiative (MPAI). MTEC is again utilizing a streamlined solicitation approach to award for this new version of the broad, multiple focus area RPP to solicit and fund a wide range of projects of varying scope and maturity levels under the MPAI. This solicitation mechanism has been implemented for the following reasons and has several unique features, such as those noted below: Increase information exchange between the MTEC membership and the military Establish an open window for the military to make awards Solicit for key areas to support achievement of the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRDC) strategic objectives Provide for diversity in potential Sponsors Minimum Requirements for Submission of an Enhanced White Paper: Enhanced White Paper proposals submitted in response to this RPP shall meet the following minimum requirements: Demonstrate Military Relevance: Proposed projects shall focus on providing medical solutions to support readiness and care in future battlefield scenarios. Fit the Prototype Definition: Proposed prototype projects should not be exploratory in nature and do require a foundation of preliminary data. The definition of a �prototype� is as follows: a prototype project addresses a proof of concept, model, reverse engineering to address obsolescence, pilot, novel application of commercial technologies for defense purposes, agile development activity, creation, design, development, demonstration of technical or operational utility, or combinations of the foregoing. A process, including a business process, may be the subject of a prototype project. Meet the Minimum Knowledge/Technology Readiness Level (KRL/TRL): The minimum acceptable KRL/TRL at the time of submission of the Enhanced White Paper is at least KRL/TRL 3. Represent New Submissions to MTEC: Focus on proposed solutions that have not been submitted to MTEC under previous RPPs within the past 2 years, including the MTEC-21-06-MPAI. This RPP is intended only for submission of new projects to MTEC or i.e., substantially revised or modified proposals in accordance with previous Government feedback, not identical resubmissions. Align to a Specified Focus Area of Interest: Enhanced White Papers shall align to a single Focus Area of Interest. NOTE: Failure to meet any or all of these minimum requirements may result in an overall �Unacceptable� rating of the Enhanced White Paper with minimum or no additional feedback provided. Focus Areas of Interest: FOCUS AREA #1: Prolonged Field Care (PFC): Because battlefield conditions impose severe constraints on available manpower, equipment, and medical supplies available for casualty care, there is a need for medical interventions that can be used within the battle area or as close to it as possible, before or during medical evacuation. This area focuses on developing medical techniques and materiel that can be used by combat medics and are easily transportable (i.e., small, lightweight, and durable in extreme environments and handling), easy to use and require low maintenance. Additionally, wound infection in a prolonged field care� (PFC) environment poses a significant threat to operational readiness and effectiveness. It is anticipated that future battlefield scenarios will necessitate the need for medical techniques, knowledge products, and materiel� to manage wound infections in theater. FOCUS AREA #2: Medical Readiness: This area focuses on developing technologies that maximize medical readiness and provide mobile health solution sets for the modern Warfighter. Efforts may include diagnostics, treatments, AI-based advanced telehealth technologies, and training solutions to prevent or reduce injury and improve physiological and psychological health and resilience. This objective includes environmental health and protection including the assessment and sustainment of health and the operational effectiveness of Service members exposed to harsh operational environments including altitude, cold, heat, and exposure to environmental health hazards. This focus area also includes medical readiness in response to infectious diseases encountered by Service members during deployment and those that can significantly impact performance. FOCUS AREA #3: Maximizing Human Potential: This area focuses on developing effective countermeasures, or a system of integrated countermeasures, against military-relevant stressors and to prevent physical and psychological injuries during training and operations in order to maximize the human potential, in support of the Army Human Performance Optimization and Enhancement, Multi-Domain Operations, and the DoD Total Force Fitness concepts. Scope of Work: The Period of Performance (PoP) should be focused on tasks relevant to advance the prototype to the next TRL or KRL. The full version of the RPP (available on MTEC�s website) provides examples of proposed tasks to consider. Potential Follow-on Tasks: There is the potential for award of one or more non-competitive follow-on tasks based on the success of the project (subject to change depending upon Government review of completed work and successful progression of milestones). Potential follow-on work may be awarded based on the advancement in prototype maturity during the initial PoP. Follow-on work may include tasks related to advancement of prototype maturity, and/or to expand the use or utility of the prototype. Potential Funding Availability and PoP: The funding amount and PoP for this RPP is unspecified, and the number of awards is indeterminate and contingent upon funding availability. Selection of prototype projects is a highly competitive process and is based on the evaluation of the proposal�s technical merit, programmatic considerations (to include program portfolio composition), and the availability of funds. Awards resulting from this RPP are expected to be made in FY 2022 and 2023 under the authority of 10 U.S.C. � 2371b. A proposed budget and PoP should be commensurate with the nature, scope and complexity of the proposed research. Offerors should submit budgets that include the entire PoP of the research project. Yearly budgets should include all direct and indirect costs, based on supportable, verifiable estimates. Cost sharing, including cash and in kind (e.g., personnel or product) contributions are strongly encouraged, have no limit, and are in addition to the Government funding to be provided under the resultant award(s). Acquisition Strategy: This RPP will be conducted using the Enhanced White Paper approach. In Stage 1, current MTEC members are invited to submit Enhanced White Papers using the mandatory format contained in the RPP (see Section 8 of the full version of this RPP). The Government will evaluate Enhanced White Papers submitted and will select those that best meet their current technology priorities using the criteria in Section 5 of this RPP. Offerors whose proposed solution is selected for further consideration based on the Enhanced White Paper evaluation will be invited to submit a full cost proposal in Stage 2. Notification letters will contain specific Stage 2 proposal submission requirements. For more information regarding the requirements of the Enhanced White Paper process and mandatory template, refer to the full RPP, available at https://www.mtec-sc.org/solicitations/. MTEC: The MTEC mission is to assist the USAMRDC by providing cutting-edge technologies and supporting life cycle management to transition medical solutions to industry that protect, treat, and optimize Warfighters� health and performance across the full spectrum of military operations. MTEC is a biomedical technology consortium collaborating with multiple government agencies under a 10-year renewable Other Transaction Agreement (OTA), Agreement No. W81XWH-15-9-0001, with the U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA). MTEC is currently recruiting a broad and diverse membership that includes representatives from large businesses, small businesses, nontraditional defense contractors, academic research institutions and not-for-profit organizations. Administrative Information: Enhanced White Papers must be submitted no later than April 4, 2022 at 12:00PM ET using BIDS: https://ati2.acqcenter.com/ATI2/Portal.nsf/Start?ReadForm. The full RPP is posted to the MTEC website (mtec-sc.org); this �notice is intended only to notify interested parties of the available solicitation. MTEC membership is required for the submission of an Enhanced White Paper in response to this MTEC RPP. To join MTEC, please visit http://mtec-sc.org/how-to-join/. MTEC intends to host multiple Proposers Conferences that will be conducted via webinar within several weeks of the release date of this announcement and may include multiple sessions, as deemed appropriate. MTEC Members will be notified when the Proposers Conferences are scheduled Points of Contact: Please direct your inquiries and correspondence to the following contacts: Questions concerning contractual, cost or pricing related to this RPP should be directed to the MTEC Contracts Administrator at mtec-contracts@ati.org Technical and membership questions � Dr. Gage Greening, MTEC Biomedical Research Associate, gage.greening@mtec-sc.org Administrative questions � Ms. Kathy Zolman, MTEC Director of Program Operations, kathy.zolman@ati.org To view this solicitation, visit�https://www.mtec-sc.org/solicitations/.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Frederick, MD 21702, USA
- Zip Code: 21702
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 21702
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