SAM.GOVDue: June 30, 2025 at 11:59 PM UTCIn-ActiveSpecial NoticeSource Url
Summary
The Future Program: CoasterChase is a Special Notice issued by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) aimed at exploring innovative research areas within the Biological Technologies Office (BTO). This program focuses on understanding the modulation of neurons in the enteric nervous system, particularly in the small intestine, to enhance the warfighter's stress response during extreme conditions. The initiative seeks to improve training recall, decision-making, and mitigate long-term effects of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Contractors with expertise in neuromodulation, biomolecular sensor design, and the development of ingestible devices are encouraged to bid on this opportunity, as they will play a crucial role in the program's dual functional areas: empirical studies of stress and the creation of a sensing and stimulation platform.
Description
The purpose of this Special Notice (SN) is to provide public notification of additional research areas of interest to the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Biological Technologies Office (BTO), specifically for the forthcoming CoasterChase program.