Anesthesia Solutions for Austere Environments

The contract seeks the development of safe, portable anesthesia delivery systems tailored for use in austere battlefield environments or Role 1 and Role 2 medical settings, where traditional medical infrastructure is limited or unavailable. The focus is on creating reliable, compact, and easy-to-operate anesthesia equipment that ensures patient safety and consistent delivery of anesthetic agents under challenging conditions, including extreme temperatures, power limitations, and high-stress operational scenarios. The solution must prioritize portability, durability, and rapid deployment without compromising clinical efficacy or reducing the need for highly specialized personnel during use. Submitted proposals must align with the NAICS code 339112, indicating a focus on medical equipment and supplies manufacturing, and are expected to meet rigorous military and medical standards for performance and safety. The opportunity is structured as a subcontract, with responses due by October 30, 2026, and performance expected to center around Frederick, Maryland. The Defense Health Agency within the Department of Defense is managing the solicitation with the goal of enhancing medical readiness and sustaining care capabilities in forward-deployed and resource-constrained environments. There is no set-aside designation specified, and while no point of contact is listed, interested parties are directed to the provided SAM.gov link for further details and submission requirements.