Contested Logistics and Sustainment, Army SBIR, Direct to Phase II
UH-60M Patient Handling System
Objective
This topic will explore optimizing the UH-60M interior to provide improved capability over the existing HH-60M in terms of survivability, functionality, and patient access by designing a modular Patient Handling System (PHS) that could be tailored to fit a multitude of aircraft.
Description
All U.S. Army COMPOs face a technical problem concerning the ability to augment the MEDEVAC fleet to reach the end strength goal of 446 MEDEVAC aircraft. The capability gap is driven by the reduction of the HH-60M fleet numbers, cancellation of the UH-60V program, and the divestment of the UH-60L MEDVAC variant. A new MEDEVAC PHS is required to support a MEDEVAC capability on the UH-60M aircraft and support the end strength goal of 446 MEDEVAC aircraft. The UH-60M aircraft will require an all-new technological solution that does not currently exist due to the design differences of the internal cabin structure between the UH-60M and HH-60M aircraft.
Phase I
This topic is accepting Direct to Phase II submissions for a cost limit up to $2,000,000 and a 12-18-month period of performance.
In order for proposers to submit a DP2 proposal, they must provide the justification documentation to substantiate that the scientific and technical merit and feasibility described above has been met and describes the potential military and/or commercial applications. Documentation should include all relevant information including, but not limited to: technical reports, test data, prototype designs/models, and performance goals/results.
Phase II
During Phase II in addition to the standard SRR, PDR and CDR reports, key milestones for this effort will include Solid Models of new I/PHS design; Airworthiness Qualification Specification (AQS) for the new design; Technology Demonstrator/Prototype of the new design.
Phase III
The optimized, lightweight Patient Handling System will lend itself to commercial medical evacuation missions on aircraft, ground vehicles, and developing heavy lift Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Specific to the aircraft market collectively known as Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS), there are over 1,000 aircraft serving this mission in the United States providing critical transports to nearly 300,000 patients annually. Further broken down there is an estimated 230,000 critical care transports by ground vehicles, and 40,000 by fixed wing aircraft. The opportunity nearly triples when the global HEMS fleet is considered.
Submission information
For more information, and to submit your full proposal package, visit the DSIP Portal.
SBIR|STTR Help Desk: usarmy.sbirsttr@army.mil
References:
- https://www.army.mil/article/281837/army_paramedics_shape_future_medevac_aircraft_design
- KEYWORDS: medevac; patient; handling; system; UH-60M; modular
Objective
This topic will explore optimizing the UH-60M interior to provide improved capability over the existing HH-60M in terms of survivability, functionality, and patient access by designing a modular Patient Handling System (PHS) that could be tailored to fit a multitude of aircraft.
Description
All U.S. Army COMPOs face a technical problem concerning the ability to augment the MEDEVAC fleet to reach the end strength goal of 446 MEDEVAC aircraft. The capability gap is driven by the reduction of the HH-60M fleet numbers, cancellation of the UH-60V program, and the divestment of the UH-60L MEDVAC variant. A new MEDEVAC PHS is required to support a MEDEVAC capability on the UH-60M aircraft and support the end strength goal of 446 MEDEVAC aircraft. The UH-60M aircraft will require an all-new technological solution that does not currently exist due to the design differences of the internal cabin structure between the UH-60M and HH-60M aircraft.
Phase I
This topic is accepting Direct to Phase II submissions for a cost limit up to $2,000,000 and a 12-18-month period of performance.
In order for proposers to submit a DP2 proposal, they must provide the justification documentation to substantiate that the scientific and technical merit and feasibility described above has been met and describes the potential military and/or commercial applications. Documentation should include all relevant information including, but not limited to: technical reports, test data, prototype designs/models, and performance goals/results.
Phase II
During Phase II in addition to the standard SRR, PDR and CDR reports, key milestones for this effort will include Solid Models of new I/PHS design; Airworthiness Qualification Specification (AQS) for the new design; Technology Demonstrator/Prototype of the new design.
Phase III
The optimized, lightweight Patient Handling System will lend itself to commercial medical evacuation missions on aircraft, ground vehicles, and developing heavy lift Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Specific to the aircraft market collectively known as Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS), there are over 1,000 aircraft serving this mission in the United States providing critical transports to nearly 300,000 patients annually. Further broken down there is an estimated 230,000 critical care transports by ground vehicles, and 40,000 by fixed wing aircraft. The opportunity nearly triples when the global HEMS fleet is considered.
Submission information
For more information, and to submit your full proposal package, visit the DSIP Portal.
SBIR|STTR Help Desk: usarmy.sbirsttr@army.mil
References:
- https://www.army.mil/article/281837/army_paramedics_shape_future_medevac_aircraft_design
- KEYWORDS: medevac; patient; handling; system; UH-60M; modular