Traumatic Brain Injury and Psychological Health Research Program Public Request for Information
Updated
Sources Sought from the Defense Health Agency (DHA), for work in Maryland. Due Dec 11, 2026, 4:00 PM (UTC-5), 44 days left.
| Solicitation number | HT9427RFI2027TBIPHRP |
|---|---|
| Agency | Defense Health Agency (DHA) |
| Office | Defense Health Agency |
| Notice type | Sources Sought |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) (541714) |
| Place of performance | Maryland |
| Posted | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Dec 11, 2026, 4:00 PM (UTC-5) (44 days left) |
| Add the deadline to | Google Calendar · Apple / Outlook (.ics) |
Bid documents (3)
- FY27 TBIPHRP Request for Information GO Reviewed 19 KB
- 2027 TBIPHRP Request for Information Questions 41 KB
- FY27 TBIPHRP Survey Monkey Link
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Federal prevailing wage rates for this place: Maryland Davis-Bacon and SCA wage determinations.
Description
The Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) seeks feedback to inform the fiscal year 2027 (FY27) Traumatic Brain Injury and Psychological Health Research Program (TBIPHRP) research focus areas and associated research funding opportunities. Although FY27 federal funds have not yet been appropriated, TBIPRP is collecting this information solely to support strategic program planning.
This inquiry does not commit the program to incorporating this feedback into FY27 or any future TBIPHRP funding opportunities. The CDMRP wants to hear from all audiences, interested parties, and individuals from academia, industry, community and non-profit organizations, scientific and professional organizations, federal agencies, and the public. This RFI should not be construed as a solicitation or an obligation on the part of the TBIPHRP or the Department of War (DoW).
BACKGROUND: The CDMRP represents a unique partnership between the U.S. Congress, the military, and the public to fund innovative and impactful medical research in targeted program areas. The CDMRP TBIPHRP’s vision is to optimize the prevention, assessment, and treatment of psychological health conditions and/or traumatic brain injuries. The TBIPHRP’s mission is to fund research to understand, prevent and treat psychological health conditions and/or traumatic brain injuries that accelerates solutions to improve the health and healthcare of Service Members, their Families, Veterans, and the American public.
Appropriations for the TBIPHRP from FY21-24 and FY26 totaled $740.5 million. As of October 2026, FY27 funds for the TBIPHRP have not been appropriated. If appropriated, the CDMRP will utilize its two-tier review process cdmrp.health.mil/about/2tierRev...) to efficiently manage the TBIPHRP.
Additional information about the TBIPHRP can be found here: cdmrp.health.mil/tbiphrp/ RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS: Please provide responses to this RFI by clicking on the following link: surveymonkey.com/r/FY27-TBIPHRP...
Contracting contact
- Patrick M. Younkins · [email protected]
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Is your business small enough?
For NAICS 541714, a business counts as small if it has no more than 1,000 employees (SBA size standard, with exceptions in the notes). This notice is not set aside, but the size decides your small business status on it. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.
Research and Development in Biotechnology contracts right now
There are 40 open government contract opportunities in this trade (NAICS 541714), 8 posted in the last 7 days; 45% are set aside for small businesses. The agencies buying the most are Defense Health Agency (DHA), Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response and National Institutes of Health. Most of the work with a stated place is in Maryland, District of Columbia and New Mexico. A notice in this trade gives a median of 58 days from posting to deadline; this one gives 45 days.
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