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UH-60M Patient Handling System

Department of War · Army · SBIR Topic · 26.BX

posted 1 July 2026 · closed 19 August 2026

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Summary

The Army seeks SBIR proposals to design a modular Patient Handling System (PHS) for the UH‑60M helicopter to improve survivability, functionality, and patient access compared with the HH‑60M. The notice highlights a capability gap in the MEDEVAC fleet and outlines Phase I–III development milestones, but provides no further technical detail beyond the objective.

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