Autonomous Interventions and Robotics (AIR) Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H)

The ARPA‑H solicitation ARPA‑H‑SOL‑26‑146 seeks innovative health‑care solutions that advance the state of the art and create a clear pathway to commercial transition. Proposals must present a concise (≈1‑page) narrative describing the program’s vision, the current technological gap in the U.S. health‑care market, the anticipated benefits of a government partnership, market potential, and both ARPA‑H technology‑transition and commercial‑ization goals. Respondents must also supply detailed technical and cost information aligned with the Task Description Document (TDD), including a Gantt‑chart timeline, risk‑mitigation/contingency plan, commercialization plan (identifying transition partners and addressing bottlenecks), and a capabilities/management plan with full team and sub‑awardee identification. Evaluation will prioritize overall scientific and technical merit, feasibility, risk management, and the impact of any IP or software restrictions; cost/price reasonableness will be assessed against the detailed labor, material, equipment, and travel estimates provided. Key compliance requirements include: (1) disclosure of any prior or pending funding, prior solicitation submissions, and novelty of the work; (2) explicit IP statements for technical data and software, noting that unlimited government rights apply unless restricted, and adherence to the OSTP Framework for Nucleic Acid Synthesis Screening when applicable; (3) completion of all required forms (e.g., solicitation number, agency, team member list, non‑U.S. affiliations). Proposals must be valid for at least 120 days and demonstrate a realistic, well‑structured approach that meets the outlined evaluation criteria.

Notice ID

1d7da60d12e64c4caf24bac29b200768

Solicitation Number

ARPA-H-SOL-26-146

NAICS Code

541715

Classification Code

AN13