Request for Prototype Projects: Modernization of Expeditionary Medicine (EXMED) Warfighter Prototypes

The Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium (MTEC) is excited to post this summary announcement for the MTEC-25-06-ExMedModernize Request for Project Proposals (RPP) focused on creating a systems integration approach to developing an array of medical solutions related to evaluating and optimizing Warfighter prototypes for forward stabilization, resuscitative care, primary care, dental services and force health protection in support of the modernization of expeditionary medicine (EXMED), in particular for implementation on the newly envisioned navy Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) ships. These new EPF ships for medical are able to receive and treat casualties in littoral areas to meet mission requirements of a distributed maritime operation and expeditionary advanced base operations, which is anticipated in future conflicts with peer competitors. Role 2 care and advanced surgical support afloat in littoral conditions is currently not a Naval capability. As stated at the end of this announcement, the full RPP is posted to the MTEC website (mtec-sc.org); this notice is intended only to notify interested parties of the available solicitation. Background: EXMED solutions are intended to be mobile, resilient, modular, scalable, and extensible capabilities that ensure uninterrupted and secure HCD within medical units and throughout the continuum of care as well as enable MEDC2/MEDLOG and PM (e.g., medical regulating) functionality. Current wartime operations assume that the United States and our allies will maintain air, land, maritime, space and cyber superiority. Future conflicts against peer and near-peer adversaries are expected to be layered stand-offs and fought across multiple domains. Mission success will be determined by our ability to compete to expand the competitive space, penetrate both strategically and operationally, disintegrate enemy's defenses, exploit enemy weaknesses, and re-compete to consolidate gains. Medical capabilities play a critical role in each aspect of the future battlespace and must modernize rapidly to maintain Force readiness and increase soldier lethality. Naval forces must be able to coordinate and execute highly distributed operations over oceanic distances. Distributed naval forces and increased adversary lethality require distributed and tailorable medical capabilities. These capabilities must be modular, scalable, and adaptable to various platforms and facilities to ensure forces have access to flexible and agile medical capabilities that enable timely response. The Program Executive Office, Unmanned and Small Combatants (PEO USC) Expeditionary Missions (EXM) (PMS 408) seeks to overcome the medical and logistical challenges present in these environments by providing forward stabilization, resuscitative care, primary care, dental services, and force health protection capabilities to Naval Operating Forces during contingency and/or large-scale combat operations (LSCO). Within PMS408, the government has developed initial concept prototypes related to En Route Care Systems (ERCS), Expeditionary Resuscitative Surgical Systems (ERSS), Expeditionary Medical Units (EMU), Ashore Theater Hospitalization Systems (ATHS), Certified Diagnostic Mobile Laboratories (CDML) and other Forward-Deployable Preventive Medicine Units [FDPMU; and Certified Diagnostic Mobile Laboratory (CDML)], as well as the information technology system/s required for patient movement. Each of these provide an aspect of the overall capability set for the EXMED family of systems (FOS). For example, ERCS provides patient movement in the theater of operations. ATHS offers an agile R3 capability. Given the tyranny of distance in LSCO, R2 and R3 capabilities must be readily accessible (i.e., within range of ERCS) to ensure quick life-saving treatment and movement of patients to the next level of care (e.g. R1 to R2 care). Pre-positioned and accessible R2 and R3 assets can also support timely resupply of ERCS. Together, these capabilities, as well as materiel solutions, enable and enhance first responder care and delayed evacuation care. Technical Objective: In order to modernize the DoD to be a ready and resilient Force, PMS 408 is seeking to build a capability through MTEC that is poised to rapidly advance prototypes related to Warfighter expeditionary medicine and transition these to both the Warfighter and the commercial marketplace as appropriate. This effort requires multiple prototype solutions (hereafter referred to as EXMED technologies) that address forward stabilization, resuscitative care, primary care, dental services and force health protection. The US Government is seeking the solutions capable of satisfying the following capabilities: Task 1 - Prime Integrator capabilities to translate prototypes. The project shall be led by an - integrator proficient at leveraging capabilities available to advance these prototypes in coordination with PMS 408. Due to the Integrator's specialized expertise, this approach will de-risk technology development by providing capability/expertise to successfully optimize and implement these technologies in an expeditionary medicine setting. The integrator will work closely with PMS 408 to incorporate service member feedback into the testing/evaluating process, while continually synchronizing and integrating efforts to optimize prototype development. In coordination with the PMS 408 PMO and stakeholders, the Integrator will conduct evaluation and testing of the PMS 408 project portfolio to determine potential candidate expeditionary medicine technology prototypes for Fleet modernization efforts within the EXMED capabilities. Task 2 - Development, Optimization, Implementation of EXMED technology prototypes. Utilize performer resources or methodologies to advance candidate technology prototypes for implementation in the modernized expeditionary medicine environment (i.e., PMS 408 FoS). Potential Follow-on Tasks: Under awards resulting from this RPP, there is the potential for award of one or more non-competitive follow-on tasks based on the success of the project (subject to change depending upon Government review of completed work and successful progression of milestones). Potential follow-on work may be awarded based on the advancement in prototype maturity during the initial period of performance. Follow-on work may include increasing the number of prototypes evaluated, optimized and modernized by the Integrator, and advancing technical testing in relevant or simulated operational environments. Potential Funding Availability and Period of Performance: The U.S. Government (USG) currently has available a total of approximately $800,000 for this effort, for direct and indirect costs. Dependent on the results and deliverables under any resultant award(s), the USG may, non-competitively, award additional dollars and/or allow for additional time for scope increases and/or follow-on efforts with appropriate modification of the award. Cost sharing, including cash and in kind (e.g., personnel or product) contributions are strongly encouraged, have no limit, and are in addition to the Government funding to be provided under the resultant award(s). MTEC expects to make a single award to a qualified Offeror to accomplish the scope of work. If a single proposal is unable to sufficiently address the entire scope of the RPP, several Offerors may be asked to work together in a collaborative manner. The period of performance is anticipated not to exceed 18 months. Acquisition Approach: Enhanced white papers will be required in response to this RPP thus reflecting a single stage acquisition approach. MTEC membership, a UEI, and CAGE code are required for the submission of an enhanced white paper. Proposers Conference: MTEC intends to host a Proposers Conference that will be conducted via virtual webinar on May 30, 2025, at 12:00pm (Noon) EST. The intent of the Proposers Conference is to provide an administrative overview of this RPP process to award, present the Technical Requirements outlined in Section 3 of this RPP, and answer questions from potential Offerors. To register for this conference, please use the following link: https://ati.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_oXhaILIJRUmkJn3OsSshWQ. MTEC Member Teaming: While teaming is not required for this effort, Offerors are encouraged to consider teaming during the proposal preparation period (prior to Enhanced White Paper submission) if they cannot address the full scope of technical requirements of the RPP or otherwise believe a team may be beneficial to the Government. MTEC's new website features a new functionality to assist members in team building. MTEC's New Member Profiles can help you identify potential teaming partners among other MTEC members, including innovators, service providers, and MTEC M-Corps [a network of subject matter experts and service providers to help MTEC members address the business, technical, and regulatory challenges associated with medical product development]. It can be accessed via the https://mtec-sc.org/members If you are in need of additional teaming assistance, then you are encouraged to reach out to the points of contact listed herein. MTEC: The MTEC mission is to assist the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRDC) by providing cutting-edge technologies and supporting life cycle management to transition medical solutions to industry that protect, treat, and optimize Warfighters health and performance across the full spectrum of military operations. MTEC is a biomedical technology consortium collaborating with multiple government agencies under a 10-year renewable Other Transaction Agreement (OTA), Agreement No. W81XWH-15-9-0001, with the U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA). MTEC is currently recruiting a broad and diverse membership that includes representatives from large businesses, small businesses, - nontraditional defense contractors, academic research institutions and not-for-profit organizations. Point of Contact: For inquiries, please direct your correspondence to the following contacts: Questions concerning contractual, cost or pricing related to this RPP should be directed to the MTEC Contracts Manager, Ms. Taylor Hummell, contact@example.gov Technical and membership questions should be directed to the MTEC Biomedical Research Associate, Dr. Chuck Hutti, Ph.D., contact@example.gov All other questions should be directed to the MTEC Program Manager, Mr. Evan Kellinger, contact@example.gov To view the full-length version of this RPP, visit mtec-sc.org/solicitations/.