Heavy-Duty Tactical Bag Design & Prototyping

The contract entails the engineering design, CAD modeling, material stress testing, and prototype development of a ruggedized helicopter medic bag specifically engineered for military CASEVAC and MEDEVAC operations. The focus is on creating a highly durable, mission-critical carrying solution that withstands extreme environmental conditions, mechanical abuse, and rapid deployment demands in combat zones. All phases of development must adhere to rigorous military standards for reliability, weight optimization, and accessibility under stress, ensuring medics can rapidly retrieve life-saving equipment in high-pressure scenarios. Development work is to be performed at Hill Air Force Base with a tight five-day window for proposal submissions following the posting date of May 13, 2026, and a response deadline of May 19, 2026. This is a subcontract opportunity under the NAICS code 339920, indicating it falls within miscellaneous manufacturing including medical equipment and supplies, and is sponsored by the Department of Defense through the Medical Supply Chain MD SURG FSF. The procurement is geared toward innovation in tactical medical gear, requiring proven expertise in high-stress material evaluation, ergonomic design, and prototype iteration aligned with field operations.