miNRA Test for TBI

HQ USSOCOM intends to procure a specialized medical study IAW 10 U.S.C 2304(c)(1), Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements, as implemented by FAR 6.302-1. The intended deliverables and outcomes of this project consist of collected research data and conclusions for the main study objective of verify if the miRNA Diagnostics/ Prognostics Test for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a viable option to objectively identify a TBI in military personnel following an impact or blast event and the potential chronic effects thereafter. The project will provide an assessment of the effectiveness of using a panel of specific micro ribonucleic acid (miRNA) biomarkers to objectively detect a TBI versus the current treatment methodologies. Proposed contractor is GLIA DIAGNOSTICS PTY LTD Address: U2 715 MALVERN RD City: TOORAK State/Province: VIC Country: AUSTRALIA ZIP/Postal Code: 3142 NCAGE Code: Z0ZP8 DUNS: 744051229 The potential contractor is the only contractor with the research and apparent maturity behind it to reasonably support the logical progression for conducting tests to evaluate proof of concept.