Human Subject Research Concerning the Familiarization, Recognition, and Reporting of Hypoxia Symptoms
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- N3239825Q8247
- Agency
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Naval Supply Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Place of performance
- Pensacola, Florida 32502, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Department of the Naval Medical Research Command (NMRC) has issued a Special Notice for a two-year sole source contract with the Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC) in Pensacola, FL. The contract focuses on conducting human subject research related to hypoxia exposure and Unexplained Physiological Events (UPEs) in military aviation. Specifically, the research will involve studying military flight students to determine the effect of warning lights on respiration symptomatology during hypoxic exposure conditions. The study is part of a broader initiative by the U.S. Navy and Air Force to develop algorithms for real-time signal processing and data interpretation of physiological events. The contract will be procured under FAR Part 12 Commercial Items guidelines and is categorized under NAICS code 541715 for research and development services.
The primary objective of this research is to investigate how warning systems and hypoxic conditions impact aircrew symptom reporting and cognitive performance. The study will involve 28 military flight students participating in three sessions, including a hypoxia symptom recognition session and two experimental sessions with different exposure conditions. Contractors interested in this opportunity must be registered in the Systems for Award Management (SAM) and obtain a Unique Entity Identification Number (UEI), which can be acquired free of charge through sam.gov or by calling (866) 606-8220. IHMC will be responsible for providing input for IRB and HRPO protocols, facilitating military command approval, conducting the study, and delivering data analysis and technical reports. The research aims to support Department of Defense stakeholders in understanding and potentially improving aircrew training programs related to physiological stress responses. The due date for responses is June 10, 2025, with the contract posted on May 22, 2025.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
The United States Department of the Naval Medical Research Command (NMRC) intends to award a two (2) year sole source contract to, Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition, Pensacola, FL 32502. This requirement is for authorized approved vendors to perform studies on hypoxia exposure and the threat associated with Unexplained Physiological Events (UPE). This notice is not a request for competitive proposals however If interested Government shall consider all responses.
To combat the operational safety threat associated with Unexplained Physiological Events (UPEs) the U.S. Navy and Air Force have developed an algorithm using integrated sensor data to provide real-time signal processing and data interpretation. Due to the prior work with IHMC, their testing facilities will be utilized in a similar manner to conduct the recruitment and data collection for the three participant visits.
IHMC will conduct a study using military flight students as participants to determine the effect of a warning light on respiration symptomatology with and without hypoxic exposure. IHMC will provide the following:
1. Provide input for IRB and HRPO protocols
2. Facilitate command approval from local military aviation training command for study participants from a population that serves military fixed wing tactical aviation
3. Conduct study as described in NAMRU-D approved protocol
4. Provide data analysis and technical reports
The study will consist of 3 sessions for 28 participants: the first being a hypoxia symptom recognition, with the remaining 2 as experimental sessions. During the experimental sessions, each participant will undergo two hypoxic exposure conditions, and 2 baseline conditions where they will perform the cognitive task.
The NAICS code for this action is 541715. This requirement will be procured under the guidelines of FAR Part 12 Commercial Items. NMRC requires that all contractors doing business with the Acquisition Office must be registered with the Systems for Award Management (SAM). No award can be made unless the vendor is registered in Systems for Award Management. For additional information and to register in SAM, please access the following website: https://www.sam.gov/. In order to register with the SAM and to be eligible to receive an award from this Acquisition Office, all offers must have a Unique Entity Identification Number (UEI). A Sam.gov number may be acquired free of charge by contacting Sam.gov online at www.sam.gov or by phone at (866) 606-8220.
Update #1 ·
The United States Department of the Naval Medical Research Command (NMRC) intends to award a two (2) year sole source contract to, Florida Institute for Human and Machine Pensacola, FL 32502. This requirement is for authorized approved vendors to perform studies on hypoxia exposure and the threat associated with Unexplained Physiological Events (UPE). This notice is not a request for competitive proposals however If interested Government shall consider all responses.
To combat the operational safety threat associated with Unexplained Physiological Events (UPEs) the U.S. Navy and Air Force have developed an algorithm using integrated sensor data to provide real-time signal processing and data interpretation. Due to the prior work with IHMC, their testing facilities will be utilized in a similar manner to conduct the recruitment and data collection for the three participant visits.
IHMC will conduct a study using military flight students as participants to determine the effect of a warning light on respiration symptomatology with and without hypoxic exposure. IHMC will provide the following:
1. Provide input for IRB and HRPO protocols
2. Facilitate command approval from local military aviation training command for study participants from a population that serves military fixed wing tactical aviation
3. Conduct study as described in NAMRU-D approved protocol
4. Provide data analysis and technical reports
The study will consist of 3 sessions for 28 participants: the first being a hypoxia symptom recognition, with the remaining 2 as experimental sessions. During the experimental sessions, each participant will undergo two hypoxic exposure conditions, and 2 baseline conditions where they will perform the cognitive task.
The NAICS code for this action is 541715. This requirement will be procured under the guidelines of FAR Part 12 Commercial Items. NMRC requires that all contractors doing business with the Acquisition Office must be registered with the Systems for Award Management (SAM). No award can be made unless the vendor is registered in Systems for Award Management. For additional information and to register in SAM, please access the following website: https://www.sam.gov/. In order to register with the SAM and to be eligible to receive an award from this Acquisition Office, all offers must have a Unique Entity Identification Number (UEI). A Sam.gov number may be acquired free of charge by contacting Sam.gov online at www.sam.gov or by phone at (866) 606-8220.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| IHMC Statement of Work.docx | DOCX document | |
| 4.2 Sole Source Justification (SSJ) Updated_SW_DH1.pdf |
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