MOCS Frequently Asked Questions

To help provide timely information about all aspects of the program, this page is updated periodically in response to questions from potential performers.

Full information about MOCS and the application process is in the solicitation on SAM.gov. Ask questions via the ARPA-H Solutions Portal linked below. Please note, you will first need to sign-in or register an account to submit a question.

The submission deadline for questions is January 14, 2026.

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Eligibility

Please refer to Section 3.1.3. of the MOCS ISO for information about non-US eligibility.

Please refer to the MOCS ISO section 3.1.3 for specific requirements for Non-U.S. Entities. Outside of the language in this section, there are no specific requirements or prohibitions for Non-U.S. Entities.

Note that proposals should be aligned with the ARPA-H mission and should clearly identify how the proposed work will benefit the people of the United States.

Per Section 3.1.1. of the MOCS ISO, federal entities are prohibited from being a performer and should not be part of a proposing multi-party team.

Proposing and performing teams may choose to consult with other government entities. However, this engagement cannot be part of the scope or tasks associated with the MOCS program. If you were engaging in this capacity with a proposer, you would be welcome to join their pre-proposal discussion but should not request your own.

Contracting and Teaming

Agreements are not required to be executed in order to submit a proposal. All agreements must be executed prior to potential award of funds. Prior to potential award of funds, teams will be required to submit proof of execution of their teaming agreement. This is not required prior to submission. Examples of teaming agreements can be found online. ARPA-H does not require a specific format.

Yes, entities are allowed to submit as a member of more than one team. An entity that is identified as a lead member on one proposal may not be a lead member on any other proposal. You may participate in multiple proposals aimed at any TA as long as that participation is defined.

General Programmatic

We are unable to provide informal feedback on scope at this time. Please review the MOCS ISO requirements and determine if your solution can meet the needs of the MOCS program.

Please refer to the MOCS Solicitation Section 4 for details on the Pre-Proposal Discussion.

The MOCS ISO describes the criteria by which proposals will be reviewed. If your proposal does not align with the goals, and scope of the MOCS program, it is unlikely to be selected under this solicitation.

The MOCS ISO contains descriptions of accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity. These are meant to be conceptual from a clinical use standpoint and does not specify a formula for use.

Please use industry standards to guide your proposal’s interpretation of these metrics relevant to your solution.

The MOCS solicitation does not contain a Solution Summary step or require a Task Description Document (TDD) for submission of a proposal. A TDD may be requested for those selected for negotiation of a potential award. Please refer to the full proposal instructions for inclusion of a succinct scope of work description intended for the review stage.

No. Per the MOCS solicitation Section 2.2.2, TA 1 is intended for use in labor and delivery triage upon decision to admit the patient. Solutions may include some data collection prior to triage for the purposes of algorithm development, but solutions should ultimately be used in the defined clinical setting and meet the Target Product Profile in the ISO.

MOCS Frequently Asked Questions

Eligibility

I am a non-US entity or am anticipating use of non-US partners. Am I eligible to apply?

Are there specific requirements for international performers?

Are federal entities allowed to propose to this program or be a part of a proposing multiparty team?

Contracting and Teaming

Is IP ownership required to be contractually established prior to proposal submission? Is there a requirement to have a teaming agreement executed prior to submission? Is there a template available for teaming agreements that proposers can use?

Am I or my organization allowed to participate in multiple proposals?

General Programmatic

I would like to see if my solution aligns with the scope of MOCS to determine if I should apply. Is there a mechanism to get feedback informally without signing up for a pre-proposal discussion?

What is the “Pre-Proposal Discussion” request intended for? Can I use this mechanism to talk informally about my ideas with the program manager if I am not sure I will submit?

I have an idea for a proposal that is in an area similar to MOCS or relevant to ObGyn care but does not meet the specifications for MOCS. Can I submit this to MOCS?

The MOCS solicitation Section 2 contains metrics associated with accuracy, specificity, and sensitivity for proposed solutions. How are these defined for MOCS?

There are documents such as a Solution Summary or Task Description Document that have been required for other programs but are not mentioned in the MOCS solicitation. Are these materials required for submission to MOCS?

Does TA1 cover at home solutions or remote patient monitoring?