Brain Repair of Any Injured Neural Structure (BRAINS)

SolicitationNo Set AsideActive

Key Takeaways

  • Set-aside for No Set Aside businesses
  • Work to be performed in Washington, DC
  • Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Contract Details

Notice ID
ARPA-H-SOL-26-148
Opportunity Type
Solicitation
Sub-Agency
NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH
Office
ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY FOR HEALTH (ARPA-H)
Posted Date
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Response Deadline
Friday, February 26, 2027
PSC Code
AN13
Set-Aside
No Set Aside
Place of Performance
Washington, DC, 20005
Status
Active

Description

June 23, 2026: The purpose of Amendment #1 is to update ISO Section 5.4.4 CRITERIA 4: ASSESSMENT OF PROPOSED COST/PRICE. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) posts this funding opportunity in support of the Brain Repair of Any Injured Neural Structure (BRAINS) Exploratory Topic program. ARPA-H anticipates multiple awards with Other Transaction award types resulting from this announcement. Interested parties are invited to review the Innovative Solutions Opening (ISO) ARPA-H-SOL-26-148. Parties interested in submitting a proposal in response to the ARPA-H BRAINS ISO are required (mandatory) to submit a solution summary. No awards will be made, or funding provided as a result of a solution summary submission. Intake Group

Why This Opportunity Matters

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF is actively seeking qualified contractors for research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology) with a set-aside for No Set Aside businesses in Washington, DC. This set-aside designation means eligible businesses face reduced competition from larger firms.