The Warfighter Medical Optimization Division (RHM) intends to solicit White Papers under this announcement with the focus of conducting medical research in support of optimizing of the warfighter by enabling, enhancing, restoring, and sustaining the Airman to more effectively execute the Air Force mission. This medical research objective is dual-natured: (1) ensure medical availability of Airmen by analyzing attributes (sensory, behavioral, physiologic) and operational environments (chemical, physical, psychological, biological, radiological stressors) to drive optimal performance of Airmen engaged in high-demand, high-impact mission tasks (2) investigate how the flight environment affects the process of life, the ability to maintain homeostasis, and the risk for injury or secondary insult, seeking to ameliorate these stressors to optimize Airman health and performance.

This is a Hybrid BAA solicitation which consists of an Open BAA and a BAA with Calls. This BAA is set up in two parts: (1) Open BAA, in which white papers may be submitted at any time during the open period, and (2) BAA with Calls, in which proposal call announcements may be issued by the Government in beta.sam.gov under FA8650-20-S-6008 at any time during the effectivity of the BAA. The two parts are explained in greater detail in separate sections in the solicitation. This BAA will remain open for seventy-two (72) months with Calls being released throughout the seventy-two (72) month period of performance.

White papers may be submitted at any time during the Open Period for specific research objectives and/or aims in accordance with the instructions in Section V found in the solicitation. The Government will suspend white paper submissions for research objectives and/or aims identified in an active Call and this will be stated in the Call announcement. Offerors should monitor the Beta.SAM website at http://www.beta.sam.gov in the event this announcement is amended.

White paper submittals for Open BAA portion must be submitted to the email address of the Contracting POC, AND AFRL/RAKHC.Office@us.af.mil. Proposals as a result of the 2nd step Open BAA and white papers/proposals as the result of a Call, shall be submitted to the Contracting POC’s postal delivery address, unless otherwise stated in the RFP or Call, respectively. Additional submission instructions will be contained in RFP and/or Call.