Opportunity Information: Apply for W81XWH 11 PRORP TDA
Apply for W81XWH 11 PRORP TDA
- The Dept. of the Army USAMRAA in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "DoD Peer Reviewed Orthopaedic Technology Development Award" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.420 Military Medical Research and Development.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 9, 2011 and posted on Jul 9, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 5, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $3,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The DoD Peer Reviewed Orthopaedic Technology Development Award (TDA), offered under the FY11 Peer Reviewed Orthopaedic Research Program (PRORP), was a Department of the Army/USAMRAA funding opportunity aimed at accelerating practical advances in upper extremity prosthetics. The central goal was to support the development and testing of a next-step prosthetic system that builds on the strengths of existing body-powered prostheses while adding external power in a way that feels evolutionary rather than completely disruptive. In other words, the program was looking for technology that could augment what many users already rely on, improving capability without forcing an entirely new prosthetic paradigm.
Technically, the announcement focused on a very specific target: proposals were sought to create a modular and interoperable externally powered prosthetic wrist that provides three degrees of freedom, paired with a terminal device that provides one degree of freedom, along with the control strategies needed to operate the system effectively. The emphasis on modularity and interoperability signals that the program wanted components that could be swapped, upgraded, or integrated without locking users into a single proprietary ecosystem. The preference for open systems architecture reflects the same idea: solutions that can work across multiple manufacturers and interface cleanly with other emerging prosthetic systems were viewed as especially valuable because they expand choice and long-term flexibility for patients.
The opportunity was not intended for early conceptual ideas alone. The DoD explicitly expressed interest in candidate solutions and prototype systems that were already mature enough to undergo refinement and initial feasibility testing during the award period. That means the competitive projects would likely have had a credible engineering foundation, a realistic development plan, and a clear path to building and evaluating prototypes rather than just describing them. At the same time, the scope did allow for redesign of existing devices when the changes amounted to meaningful clinical improvements, such as significant reductions in weight or size, or other changes that materially improve usability and real-world benefit. The key qualifier was clinical utility: incremental tweaks would not be enough unless they clearly translated to better function for users.
From an administrative standpoint, this was a discretionary funding opportunity under Funding Opportunity Number W81XWH 11 PRORP TDA, using either a grant or cooperative agreement mechanism. The activity category was science and technology research and development, and the CFDA listing was 12.420 (Military Medical Research and Development). The total estimated funding was $3,000,000, with an expectation of making one award, suggesting a single, relatively large project rather than multiple smaller projects. Cost sharing or matching was not required, which generally lowers barriers for applicants who may not have access to significant non-federal funds.
Eligibility was described as unrestricted, meaning it was broadly open to different types of organizations (for example, universities, companies, nonprofits, and other research entities), subject to any additional clarifications in the full announcement text. The opportunity was posted on July 9, 2011, and it closed on December 5, 2011, with the program later archived on January 4, 2012. For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the listed support contact was the CDMRP Help Desk (301-682-5507, help@cdmrp.org).
FAQs: DoD Peer Reviewed Orthopaedic Technology Development Award (TDA) - FY11 PRORP
What is the DoD Peer Reviewed Orthopaedic Technology Development Award (TDA)?
The Technology Development Award (TDA) was a Department of the Army/USAMRAA funding opportunity under the FY11 Peer Reviewed Orthopaedic Research Program (PRORP). It was designed to accelerate practical advances in upper extremity prosthetics by supporting development and testing of a next-step prosthetic system.
What was the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The central goal was to develop and test a prosthetic system that builds on the strengths of existing body-powered prostheses while adding external power in a way that feels evolutionary rather than disruptive. The intent was to improve capability without forcing users into an entirely new prosthetic paradigm.
What specific technology was the DoD looking for?
The announcement focused on a modular and interoperable externally powered prosthetic wrist that provides three degrees of freedom, paired with a terminal device that provides one degree of freedom, plus the control strategies needed to operate the system effectively.
How many degrees of freedom were required for the prosthetic wrist and terminal device?
The target configuration called for a wrist with three degrees of freedom and a terminal device with one degree of freedom, along with suitable control strategies for effective operation.
What does "modular and interoperable" mean in the context of this program?
Modularity and interoperability indicate a preference for components that can be swapped, upgraded, or integrated without locking users into a single proprietary ecosystem. The goal was to support systems that can interface cleanly with other prosthetic components and emerging systems.
Did the opportunity prefer an open systems architecture?
Yes. The program expressed a preference for open systems architecture, reflecting a desire for solutions that can work across multiple manufacturers and support long-term flexibility and choice for users.
Was this award intended for early-stage concepts, or for more mature prototypes?
It was not intended for early conceptual ideas alone. The DoD explicitly expressed interest in candidate solutions and prototype systems mature enough to undergo refinement and initial feasibility testing during the award period.
Could applicants propose redesigns of existing prosthetic devices?
Yes. The scope allowed redesign of existing devices when the changes amounted to meaningful clinical improvements, such as significant reductions in weight or size, or other changes that materially improve usability and real-world benefit.
Were incremental changes acceptable?
Incremental tweaks alone were not enough unless they clearly translated to better function and clinical utility for users. The key qualifier described was meaningful clinical improvement.
What types of activities did this funding support?
The activity category was science and technology research and development. The program emphasized development, refinement, and initial feasibility testing of a next-step upper extremity prosthetic system.
What was the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number was W81XWH 11 PRORP TDA.
What was the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA listing provided was 12.420, Military Medical Research and Development.
What funding mechanism was used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The opportunity used either a grant or a cooperative agreement mechanism, as described in the announcement.
Was this a discretionary funding opportunity?
Yes. It was described as a discretionary funding opportunity.
How much total funding was estimated for this opportunity?
The total estimated funding was $3,000,000.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The opportunity expected to make one award, suggesting a single, relatively large project rather than multiple smaller projects.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching was not required.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described as unrestricted, meaning it was broadly open to different types of organizations (for example, universities, companies, nonprofits, and other research entities), subject to any additional clarifications in the full announcement text.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 9, 2011.
What was the application deadline?
The opportunity closed on December 5, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The program was later archived on January 4, 2012.
What program area did this fall under?
This award was offered under the FY11 Peer Reviewed Orthopaedic Research Program (PRORP) and focused on upper extremity prosthetics technology development.
Who administered the funding opportunity?
It was a Department of the Army/USAMRAA funding opportunity, as stated in the description.
Where could applicants get help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to the CDMRP Help Desk at 301-682-5507 or help@cdmrp.org.
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