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First Responder Coping Mechanisms for PTSD Project
The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate, Human Factors and Behavioral Sciences Division solicits proposals that will support the implementation of a project conducting basic research, starting with a pilot study, directed toward identifying and understanding coping mechanisms
among First Responders against the effects of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
The study aims to increase personal resilience and reduce the occurrence and impact of PTSD within the First Responder community.
The research approach will involve evaluating First Responders using both quantitative and qualitative methods to identify psychosocial, lifestyle, environmental, and motivational factors that may contribute to successful adjustment to and management of the stress of their profession.
PLS ENSURE THAT YOU READ THE ANNOUNCEMENT IN IT'S ENTIRETY AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
IMPORTANT - ANY ORGANIZATION THAT WISHES TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS SOLICITATION MUST REGISTER AT https://baa.st.dhs.gov.
IT IS ENCOURAGED THAT REGISTRATION BE COMPLETED ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE SUBMISSION DEADLINE!
The study aims to increase personal resilience and reduce the occurrence and impact of PTSD within the First Responder community.
The research approach will involve evaluating First Responders using both quantitative and qualitative methods to identify psychosocial, lifestyle, environmental, and motivational factors that may contribute to successful adjustment to and management of the stress of their profession.
PLS ENSURE THAT YOU READ THE ANNOUNCEMENT IN IT'S ENTIRETY AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
IMPORTANT - ANY ORGANIZATION THAT WISHES TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS SOLICITATION MUST REGISTER AT https://baa.st.dhs.gov.
IT IS ENCOURAGED THAT REGISTRATION BE COMPLETED ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE SUBMISSION DEADLINE!
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Department of Homeland SecurityWho's Eligible
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
Follow the link below, search by Agency (Department of Homeland Security)...then (Office of Procurment Operations) to find the subject BAA listed.
Additional Information of Eligibility:
This BAA is open to all responsible sources.
In addition to the eligible applicants listed above, offerors may include single entities or teams from academia, private sector organizations, and Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs)
Full Opportunity Web Address:
Contact:
Agency Email Description:
Agency Email:
BAA10-18@hq.dhs.gov
Date Posted:
2010-07-13
Application Due Date:
2010-07-30
Archive Date:
2010-08-29
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