Saving lives with Emergency Medical Perfluorocarbons in the Field, a.k.a. SEMPer Fi | Apply Online

Opportunity Summary:

Saving Lives with Emergency Medical Perfluorocarbons in the Field (SEMPer Fi) is a research and development funding opportunity issued by the Office of Naval Research (ONR), specifically through the Force Health Protection Program within the Warfighter Performance Department (Code 342). The focus is on advancing science and technology related to emergency medical use of perfluorocarbons in field settings, with the overall intent implied by the title: improving survival and outcomes in austere or combat-like environments by enabling better acute care capabilities outside of traditional hospital infrastructure. ONR is asking for full proposals under this announcement, indicating they are looking for mature, well-defined technical approaches rather than brief concept notes.

The opportunity is posted under Funding Opportunity Number ONRBAA11-029 and is categorized as a discretionary funding opportunity within science and technology and other research and development. It supports multiple possible award instruments, including cooperative agreements, grants, “other,” and procurement contracts, which suggests ONR may choose the mechanism that best fits the level of government involvement and the nature of the proposed work. The program anticipates making around six awards, with an estimated total funding level of $16,000,000. The CFDA listing is 12.300 (Basic and Applied Scientific Research), and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated, meaning applicants generally should not be required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of award (subject to the specific terms of any individual award).

Eligibility is broadly open to “all responsible sources” in academia and industry, and teams are explicitly encouraged. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Institutions (MIs) are encouraged to apply or participate on teams, though there is no set-aside reserving funding specifically for those institutions. Some federal research entities are restricted from applying directly: Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), including Department of Energy national laboratories, are not eligible to receive awards as prime recipients under this Broad Agency Announcement (BAA). However, they may participate through teaming arrangements with an eligible prime applicant if such participation is allowed by their sponsoring agreements. Similarly, Navy laboratories and warfare centers, and other Department of Defense or civilian government laboratories, are not eligible to submit white papers or full proposals directly; instead, they are directed to coordinate with ONR points of contact if they want to engage, and they may also participate as teammates under an eligible prime. University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs) are eligible unless restricted by their specific UARC contracts.

A notable program expectation is that offerors must be willing to cooperate in an integrated program environment. That includes exchanging software, data, and other information with other contractors and with system integrators selected by ONR. In practical terms, this signals ONR is not just funding isolated research projects; it is aiming for a coordinated effort where multiple awardees’ outputs can be aligned, compared, integrated, or transitioned together. Proposers should expect collaboration requirements and should think ahead about data rights, interoperability, documentation, and how their deliverables can plug into a broader development and evaluation pipeline.

Timing-wise, the synopsis shows the opportunity was posted on September 26, 2011, with a closing date of November 8, 2011 (with the note “Refer to the BAA,” which typically means the full announcement may contain additional details on deadlines, submission windows, or any amendments). The archive date is December 8, 2011. Applicants are directed to retrieve the full announcement through Grants.gov by opening the “FULL ANNOUNCEMENT” link at the top of the synopsis page, which would contain the detailed technical topics, proposal structure, evaluation criteria, reporting expectations, and any submission specifics not included in the synopsis. For access issues related to the full announcement, the listed contact is Jeff Wellen, Contract Specialist, with a note indicating he can assist with Grants.gov-related questions.

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