Federal Register #DOD-2026-OS-0695

Naval Health Research Center Seeks Public Comment on Sailor Mental Health Study Information Collection

The Naval Health Research Center is seeking public comment on a revised information collection for a study examining operational stressors and mental health risks among Navy Sailors. - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, Naval Health Research Center - Purpose and Scope: - Revision to an approved information collection for the 'Challenges of Operational Environments Study' - Study funded by the Office of Naval Research and the Defense Health Agency - Focus on identifying operational stressors and mental health risks across the aircraft carrier life cycle - Data collection through surveys and focus groups - Projected 20,700 respondents and 13,050 burden hours over three years - Findings will inform recommendations to improve Sailor mental health and readiness - Seeking Generic Clearance for adaptable data collection in response to stakeholder needs - Notable Requirements: - No procurement of products or services; this is a request for public comment on the information collection process - Emphasis on adaptability and stakeholder-driven data collection - Locations: - Naval Health Research Center, San Diego, CA (place of performance) - 4800 Mark Center Drive, Alexandria, VA (contracting office)

Description

The Naval Health Research Center is announcing a revision to an approved information collection and is seeking public comment on the provisions. The collection aims to study operational stressors and mental health risks among Navy Sailors across different phases of the aircraft carrier life cycle. The study will inform targeted recommendations to improve Sailor mental health and readiness, with data collected through surveys and focus groups over a three-year period. Public comments are invited to improve the quality and minimize the burden of the information collection.

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