W81XWH21C0083
Definitive Contract
Overview
Government Description
MRDC R&D CONTRACT WITH APTIMA, INC. FOR DHA STTR PHASE II PROPOSAL H2-0636 TITLED: "FORE II: FNIRS OPERATIONAL READINESS ESTIMATION"
Alternate Description
fORE II
Awardee
Awarding Agency
Place of Performance
Woburn, MA 1801 United States
Pricing
Fixed Price
Set Aside
Small Business Set Aside - Total (SBA)
Extent Competed
Full And Open Competition After Exclusion Of Sources
Est. Average FTE
3
Related Opportunity
HQ003419RBDST
Analysis Notes
Amendment Since initial award the Potential End Date has been extended from 10/29/23 to 04/29/24.
Aptima was awarded
Definitive Contract W81XWH21C0083 (W81XWH-21-C-0083)
worth up to $1,500,000
by Army Medical Research and Development Command
in June 2021.
The contract
has a duration of 2 years 10 months and
was awarded
through SBIR Topic Neurofeedback Training and Hyperscanning for Mission Readiness and Return-to-Duty via Functional Near-Infrared Spectrometry (fNIRS)
with a Small Business Total set aside
with
NAICS 541715 and
PSC AN11
via direct negotiation acquisition procedures with 2 bids received.
SBIR Details
Research Type
Small Technology Transfer Research Program (STTR) Phase II
Title
fORE II: fNIRS Operational Readiness Estimation
Related Solicitation
Abstract
Information regarding the state of Warfighters (e.g., fatigue, distraction, stress) and of the team (e.g., cohesion) can greatly impact mission planning and the likelihood of mission success. Harnessing neural data collected via functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) can be a game-changing tool for assessing individual and team states, but current technologies do not support continuous neural state monitoring of Warfighters in operational environments. The fNIRS Operational Readiness Estimation (fORE) technology suite addresses this challenge with data processing and analytics that translate raw neural data into estimates of individual and team functional states. The fORE solution consists of three components: (1) a custom fNIRS sensor, (2) a data processing and analytics suite, and (3) an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled decision support platform that displays actionable assessments and provides intervention recommendations. The fORE fNIRS device is designed to be rugged, unobtrusive, and highly portable for field deployment, and is capable of concurrent use with existing military equipment (e.g., flight suit, helmet). The fORE decision support platform enables distributed and real-time monitoring of physiological and cognitive states. When completed, Aptima's fORE technology suite will allow for unobtrusive neurobiological assessment in dynamic environments that quantifies real-time Warfighter capabilities for better mission planning and dynamic re-planning during mission execution.
Research Objective
The goal of phase II is to continue the R&D efforts initiated in Phase I. Funding is based on the results achieved in Phase I and the scientific and technical merit and commercial potential of the project proposed in Phase II. STTRs are completed in conjunction with a research institution.
Partnered Research Institution
Wright State University
Topic Code
DHA19B-001
Agency Tracking Number
H2-0636
Solicitation Number
19.B
Contact
Thomas Mckenna
Status
(Open)
Last Modified 4/12/23
Period of Performance
6/30/21
Start Date
4/29/24
Current End Date
4/29/24
Potential End Date
Obligations
$1.5M
Total Obligated
$1.5M
Current Award
$1.5M
Potential Award
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Competition
Number of Bidders
2
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal/Quote
Evaluated Preference
None
Commercial Item Acquisition
Commercial Item Procedures Not Used
Simplified Procedures for Commercial Items
No
Other Categorizations
Subcontracting Plan
Plan Not Required
Cost Accounting Standards
Exempt
Business Size Determination
Small Business
Defense Program
None
DoD Claimant Code
Services
IT Commercial Item Category
Not Applicable
Awardee UEI
K1GCPNNZKEN7
Awardee CAGE
05TY6
Agency Detail
Awarding Office
W81XWH W4PZ USA MED RSCH ACQUIS ACT
Funding Office
W23RYX
Created By
micaela.l.bowers.civ@mail.mil
Last Modified By
micaela.l.bowers.civ@mail.mil
Approved By
micaela.l.bowers.civ@mail.mil
Legislative
Legislative Mandates
None Applicable
Performance District
MA-05
Senators
Edward Markey
Elizabeth Warren
Elizabeth Warren
Representative
Katherine Clark
Modified: 4/12/23