Partner With Us
Industry, academia and others have several ways of working with the USAMRDC. The following highlights programs and avenues to help you navigate doing business with us.
Innovate
New Product and Ideas web system
The USAMRDC recognizes that unique and innovative products or ideas that have been developed outside the government can help us accomplish our missions. The New Products and Ideas (NPI) web tool provides vendors an opportunity to showcase their products and ideas online and gives us visibility of these new product and idea submissions. Our subject matter experts assess these submissions, evaluate applicability to mission requirements, and provide a disposition to you. No funding is associated with NPI, but it offers a platform for constructive feedback.
You'll find the NPI website is easy to navigate and provides detailed descriptions of the types of medical solutions that we seek. To access, visit https://mrdc-npi.health.mil/.
Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium
The Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium (MTEC) is a national consortium of industry, academia, and other entities organized and operated through a nonprofit corporation. Members hail from small and large businesses, academic medical research organizations, not-for-profit organizations, and nontraditional government contractors.
The USAMRDC works with MTEC through a prototype Other Transaction Agreement (OTA). This innovative tool leverages public and private resources to foster integrated research, focus technologies in a number of military-relevant areas, and afford greater flexibility for medical prototype development on biomedical technologies.
Visit http://mtec-sc.org/ to learn more about the consortium and the process to partner.
Collaborate
Program Announcements
Program Announcements (PAs) identify basic and applied research topics that the USAMRDC is particularly interested in funding on a competitive basis. Announcements are posted on Grants.gov for grant seekers to find and apply for these funding opportunities. Each PA includes established open and close dates to submit proposals. To view a complete listing of PAs posted by the USAMRDC, visit http://www.Grants.gov/.
Broad Agency Announcement
The Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) is a competitive process to invite basic and applied research submissions. The BAA provides a general description of USAMRDC research and development programs, evaluation and selection criteria, and proposal/application preparation instructions. Research funded through the BAA is expected to benefit and inform both military and civilian medical practice and knowledge. The BAA is a continuously open announcement; pre-proposals/pre-applications may be submitted at any time throughout the 12-month period. You must be invited to submit a full proposal/application.
To view the BAA posted by the USAMRDC, visit https://beta.sam.gov or http://www.Grants.gov. Whether a PA or a BAA, all pre-proposals/pre-applications must be submitted through the electronic Biomedical Research Application Portal (eBRAP) at https://eBRAP.org.
Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs
Congressionally mandated, the DoD Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs were created to promote technological innovation and economic growth among small businesses through federal investment. The USAMRDC SBIR/STTR Office manages all medical topics, evaluations and other program management requirements on behalf of both the Army and Defense Health Agency SBIR/STTR programs.
SBIR/STTR programs provide a venue through which high-risk research initiatives may be pursued, and each year, the DoD issues multiple SBIR/STTR announcements. Eligible projects must have the potential to develop into a product or service for commercial and/or defense markets.
For program details, visit the DoD SBIR/STTR website at www.acq.osd.mil/osbp/sbir/. Plus, you can find informative and helpful tutorials about these programs online at https://www.sbir.gov/tutorials.
Army SBIR/STTR Programs
The DoD SBIR/STTR Programs provide a venue through which high-risk research initiatives may be pursued without compromising the core research program. The goal of the dual-use SBIR program is to help meet government research and development objectives and to develop technologies, products, and services which can then commercialize through sales in the private sector or back to the government.
The SBIR/STTR Program conducts a project, if successful, through three phases. Proposals submitted in response to the Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) topics are competitively selected for Phase I awards. Note that Phase I is the entry point to the program; it cannot be bypassed. Phase I proposals must respond to a specific topic in the BAA; the SBIR/STTR Program does not accept unsolicited proposals.
The US Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRDC) contributes medical topics to the Army SBIR Program, managed by United States Army Research, Development and Engineering Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD and the Army STTR Program, managed by U.S. Army Research Laboratory in Research Triangle Park, NC.
Army SBIR Program
The DoD SBIR Program is a Congressionally-mandated program which was established in 1982 to increase the participation of small businesses in federal research and development. To be eligible for SBIR opportunities, companies must be based in the U.S. and be at least 50% owned and controlled by U.S. individuals.
Army SBIR Process:
- Phase I - company proves feasibility of its concept within a six-month effort. Funding for an Army SBIR Phase I effort is $111,500. The Army Program features an option, for up to $56,000, which may be exercised for Phase II awardees.
- Phase II - is a substantial R&D effort, spanning two years, and is intended to result in a dual-use
prototype product or service meeting the requirements of the original topic. Awards for Phase IIs have a maximum
dollar amount of $1,100,000.
- Successful Phase II projects may also be awarded the opportunity to receive up to $550,000 for a matched Phase II Enhancement. Additionally, companies may be eligible to propose for a Sequential/Second Phase II upon further advancement of their project.
- Phase III - the successful company markets the products or services developed in Phase II, either to the government or in the commercial sector. No SBIR funds can be used in Phase III.
Army STTR Program
The DoD STTR Program is also Congressionally-mandated program which was by the Small Business Research and Development Enhancement Act of 1992, PL102-564. The STTR Program was established as a companion program to the SBIR Program, and is executed in essentially the same manner; however, there are distinct differences.
While STTR has the same objectives as SBIR regarding the involvement of small businesses in federal R&D and the commercialization of their innovative technologies, the STTR Program requires participation by universities, federally funded research and development centers (FFRDCs), and other non-profit research institutions.
Army STTR Process:
- Phase I - company proves feasibility of its concept within a six-month effort. Funding for an Army STTR Phase I is a maximum of $167,500.
- Phase II - is a substantial R&D effort, spanning two years, and is intended to result in a dual-use prototype product or service meeting the requirements of the original topic. Awards for Phase IIs have a maximum dollar amount of $1,100,000.
- Phase III - goal of every STTR effort, and represents the commercialization phase of the program. No STTR funds can be used in Phase III.
Resources
- DoD SBIR/STTR Website
- DoD SBIR/STTR Small Business Portal
- SBA's Official SBIR/STTR Website
- Army SBIR Program
- Army STTR Program Website
Contact Us
Contact the USAMRDC SBIR/STTR Office at 301-619-7377 or 301-619-7296 if you would like to know more about the USAMRDC SBIR/STTR programs or the DoD Help Desk if you have general program questions. The DoD SBIR/STTR Help Desk is available from 9 AM to 6 PM EST by phone at 1-800-348-0787 or email at sbirhelp@bytecubed.com.
DHA SBIR/STTR Programs
The DoD SBIR/STTR Programs provide a venue through which high-risk research initiatives may be pursued without compromising the core research program. The goal of the dual-use SBIR program is to help meet government research and development objectives and to develop technologies, products, and services which can then commercialize through sales in the private sector or back to the government.
The SBIR/STTR Program conducts a project, if successful, through three phases. Proposals submitted in response to the Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) topics are competitively selected for Phase I awards. Note that Phase I is the entry point to the program; it cannot be bypassed. Phase I proposals must respond to a specific topic in the BAA; the SBIR/STTR Program does not accept unsolicited proposals.
The USAMRDC SBIR/STTR Office manages the Defense Health Agency (DHA) SBIR/STTR Programs for the DHA Program Manager.
DHA SBIR Program
The DoD SBIR Program is a Congressionally-mandated program which was established in 1982 to increase the participation of small businesses in federal research and development. To be eligible for SBIR opportunities, companies must be based in the U.S. and be at least 50% owned and controlled by U.S. individuals.
DHA SBIR Process:
- Phase I - company proves feasibility of its concept within a six-month effort. Funding for a DHA SBIR Phase I is a maximum of $250,000.
- Phase II - is a substantial R&D effort, spanning two years, and is intended to result in a dual-use
prototype product or service meeting the requirements of the original topic. Awards for Phase IIs have a maximum
dollar amount of $1,100,000.
- Successful Phase II projects may also be awarded the opportunity to receive up to $550,000 for a matched Phase II Enhancement. Additionally, companies may be eligible to propose for a Sequential/Second Phase II upon further advancement of their project.
- Phase III - the successful company markets the products or services developed in Phase II, either to the government or in the commercial sector. No SBIR funds can be used in Phase III.
DHA STTR Program
The DoD STTR Program is also Congressionally-mandated program which was by the Small Business Research and Development Enhancement Act of 1992, PL102-564. The STTR Program was established as a companion program to the SBIR Program, and is executed in essentially the same manner; however, there are distinct differences.
While STTR has the same objectives as SBIR regarding the involvement of small businesses in federal R&D and the commercialization of their innovative technologies, the STTR Program requires participation by universities, federally funded research and development centers (FFRDCs), and other non-profit research institutions.
DHA STTR Process:
- Phase I - company proves feasibility of its concept within a six-month effort. Funding for a DHA STTR Phase I is a maximum of $250,000.
- Phase II - is a substantial R&D effort, spanning two years, and is intended to result in a dual-use
prototype product or service meeting the requirements of the original topic. Awards for Phase IIs have a maximum
dollar amount of $1,100,000.
- Successful Phase II projects may also be awarded the opportunity to receive up to $550,000 for a matched Phase II Enhancement. Additionally, companies may be eligible to propose for a Sequential/Second Phase II upon further advancement of their project.
- Phase III - goal of every STTR effort, and represents the commercialization phase of the program. No STTR funds can be used in Phase III.
Resources
- DoD SBIR/STTR Website
- DoD SBIR/STTR Small Business Portal
- SBA's Official SBIR/STTR Website
- DHA SBIR Program Website
- DHA STTR Program Website
Contact Us
Contact the USAMRDC SBIR/STTR Office at 301-619-7377 or 301-619-7296 if you would like to know more about the USAMRDC SBIR/STTR programs or the DoD Help Desk if you have general program questions. The DoD SBIR/STTR Help Desk is available from 9 AM to 6 PM EST by phone at 1-800-348-0787 or email at sbirhelp@bytecubed.com.
Cooperative Research and Development Agreements
The USAMRDC Medical Technology Transfer Office coordinates all intellectual property licensing from the federal sector to nonfederal parties on behalf of all the Command's subordinate laboratories. A unique opportunity to collaborate with us is through a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA). A CRADA allows USAMRDC investigators to collaborate with scientists in industry and academia and work toward a common research goal. CRADAs are used for nondisclosure agreements, material transfer agreements and complex research and development collaborations.
For detailed information and material on CRADAs and other technology transfer mechanisms, visit the USAMRDC Medical Technology Transfer website.
View a list of technologies available for licensing here.
Connect
Vendor Days
The Military Health System Vendor Days is a cooperative venture by the military services located at Fort Detrick in Frederick, Maryland. Typically held seven times throughout the year, the event focuses on assisting the services' medical agencies with strategic market analysis of products and technologies that may be applicable to austere medical environments. Medical equipment and supply vendors wishing to demonstrate their products to the government have the opportunity to display products to multiple organizations at one time.
For information, contact usarmy.detrick.medcom-usamrmc.other.npi@health.mil.
Military Health System Research Symposium
The Military Health System Research Symposium (MHSRS) is considered the DoD's premier scientific meeting. This educational symposium brings together leadership and representatives from military, academia, international partners, and industry to exchange new information on military-unique medical research and development. The event facilitates networking and collaboration, and fosters a cohesive path forward to solve the increasingly complex demands of battlefield healthcare.
For more information related to MHSRS, visit https://mhsrs.health.mil.