Opportunity
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Defense Health Agency seeks proposals for Neurofibromatosis Synergistic Idea Award research grants
Buyer
Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA
Posted
June 25, 2026
Respond By
September 22, 2026
Identifier
HT942526NFRPSIA
NAICS
541715
The Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity (DHACA) is seeking proposals for the Neurofibromatosis Research Program (NFRP) Synergistic Idea Award (SIA) for fiscal year 2026. - Government Buyer: - Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity (DHACA) - Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) - Products/Services Requested: - Research grants for innovative, collaborative projects on neurofibromatosis (NF) - Teams of two or three Principal Investigators (PIs) required - Each PI submits a separate application and may receive an individual award - Funding and Quantities: - Total estimated funding: $6,400,000 - Approximately two awards anticipated - Maximum award per project: $3.2 million - Maximum period of performance: three years - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Submission of preliminary and/or published data relevant to NF and the proposed research - Open eligibility to a wide range of organizations and investigators - No specific OEMs or vendors; this is a research grant opportunity, not a product procurement
Description
The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Neurofibromatosis Research Program (NFRP) Synergistic Idea Award (SIA) supports new ideas that represent synergistic approaches to neurofibromatosis (NF) research involving two or three Principal Investigators (PIs). These investigators should utilize their complementary and synergistic perspectives to address a central problem or question in NF research. Applications must include preliminary and/or published data relevant to NF and the proposed research project. One PI will be the Initiating PI responsible for administrative tasks, and one or two additional PIs will be Partnering PIs, each submitting separate applications and receiving individual awards.