Blast Injury Prevention Standards Recommendation (BIPSR) Process Dermal Burns Blast Injury Type Consensus Building Meeting
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Quick Summary
The Department of Defense (DoD) / Defense Health Agency (DHA), through the Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity, has issued a Special Notice regarding a Blast Injury Prevention Standards Recommendation (BIPSR) Process Dermal Burns Blast Injury Type Consensus Building Meeting. This meeting, hosted by the Blast Injury Research Coordinating Office (BIRCO), will take place on July 28-29, 2026, in McLean, VA. This is for information and planning purposes only and is not a solicitation.
Purpose & Scope
The meeting aims to gather input for developing a dermal burns blast injury prevention standard and identify research gaps. Participants will learn about the DoD's intended uses for such a standard, hear technical talks, and engage in discussions. The outcomes will inform recommendations for a Military Health System (MHS) Dermal Burns Blast Injury Prevention Standard. While participation is voluntary and not required for future solicitations, it offers valuable insight into the government's direction and needs in this critical research area, supporting future research and standards development for improved service member protection.
Meeting Details
- Date: July 28-29, 2026
- Location: McLean, VA
- Focus: Dermal Burns Blast Injury Type Consensus Building Meeting as part of the BIPSR Process.
- Registration: Available at https://forms.office.com/g/UpZ7503vMS. Confirmation emails can be requested by emailing BIPSR_Process@mitre.org.
- Cost: This is a no-cost event with free onsite parking.
- Meeting Questions: For questions specific to the meeting content or registration, email BIPSR_Process@mitre.org.
Important Notes
- This Special Notice is not a solicitation or an obligation by the Defense Health Agency Research & Development - Medical Research & Development Command (DHA R&D-MRDC).
- Responses or participation do not constitute offers and cannot form a binding contract.
- Participation is voluntary and does not guarantee future contract awards.
- No reimbursement for participation costs will be provided.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
Contact Information
For questions regarding this Special Notice, contact Ms. Skylar Wells at skylar.a.wells2.civ@health.mil.