Systematic Targeting Of MicroPlastics (STOMP) Proposers' Day
Overview
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) has issued a Special Notice announcing the Systematic Targeting Of MicroPlastics (STOMP) program and an associated Proposers' Day on April 22, 2026. This initiative aims to address the impact of micro- and nano-plastics (MNPs) on human health. An Innovative Solutions Opening (ISO) for the STOMP program is planned to follow.
Program Overview
The STOMP program, managed by ARPA-H's Health Science Futures (HSF) Office, seeks to quantify MNPs, understand their harm mechanisms, and develop methods for limiting their uptake and facilitating their removal from the human body. This Special Notice serves to inform the scientific community about the upcoming program and facilitate early engagement.
Key Details
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice
- Agency: Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), under the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services.
- Product/Service Code: AN13 - Health R&D Services; Health Care Services; Experimental Development.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Published Date: April 1, 2026
- Proposers' Day: April 22, 2026 (Washington, DC - Hybrid)
- Response Date (for Proposers' Day registration/teaming profiles): April 21, 2026
- Contact: The STOMP Team (STOMP@arpa-h.gov)
Technical Areas
The STOMP program will focus on three primary Technical Areas (TAs):
- TA1: Measurement
- TA2: Understanding (mechanisms of harm)
- TA3: Removal (methods for limiting uptake and removal) Proposals for TA1 and TA2 are expected to be solicited soon, while TA3 will be solicited at a later date.
Proposers' Day Details
The Proposers' Day on April 22, 2026, will provide detailed information on the STOMP program's goals, solution summary, proposal structure, and timeline. It is designed to facilitate teaming arrangements among potential proposers through poster presentations and the submission of 'teaming profiles'. The event will include a live Q&A session and a dedicated brainstorming session for TA3. Attendance is optional but highly encouraged for networking and information gathering.
Next Steps
This Special Notice is for informational purposes only and is not a formal solicitation. An Innovative Solutions Opening (ISO) for the STOMP program is planned to be released following the Proposers' Day. Interested parties should monitor SAM.gov for future announcements.