Bid guide
How to respond to the Defense Health Agency’s TBI and Psychological Health Research RFI
What the agency is seeking
The Defense Health Agency’s Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs is seeking feedback to help shape research focus areas and possible funding opportunities for the FY27 Traumatic Brain Injury and Psychological Health Research Program.
This is a request for information, not a grant opportunity or solicitation. FY27 funds have not been appropriated, and responding does not guarantee that feedback will be used in future program decisions.
Deadline and what it means
The response deadline is December 11, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET. Submit your feedback by that time through the survey identified in the response instructions.
The notice does not describe a funding award or a competitive bid decision. It is collecting input for strategic program planning.
Who should consider responding
The program welcomes feedback from academia, industry, community and nonprofit organizations, scientific and professional organizations, federal agencies, and the public.
This may suit organizations and individuals with relevant knowledge of psychological health conditions, traumatic brain injuries, or research priorities that could improve prevention, assessment, treatment, health, or healthcare for Service Members, their Families, Veterans, and the public.
How to submit feedback
Use the survey link provided in the response instructions to submit your response. To reach the opportunity through the portal, click “View original source.” If the first click opens the portal homepage, click it again to go to the opportunity.
A free portal account may be needed to view documents, though an account is not needed for many opportunities. The notice directs respondents to provide their RFI responses through the survey.
Prepare a clear, useful response
Focus your input on research priorities and explain the problem, the people affected, and why the topic matters. Be specific about where research could improve prevention, assessment, or treatment.
Organize the response so each point is easy to understand, distinguish evidence from opinion, and check that your answers are complete before submitting. Because this is an information request rather than a funding opportunity, provide useful program-planning feedback rather than treating it as a grant application.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
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