The Air Mobility Command (AMC) of the Department of the Air Force is hosting the Spring Industry Preview (SIP) 2025 at Travis Air Force Base, California, on June 3-4, 2025. The theme, "Forging the Future of Aeromedical Evacuation (AE) Operations," emphasizes collaboration between the Department of Defense and industry partners to enhance AE capabilities. The event will feature eight live demonstrations focusing on key operational areas, including improved communications, data management, and vehicle optimization for AE. Concurrently, AMC will release ten Requests for Information (RFIs) across three critical areas: AE, Logistics, and Connectivity/Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT). Logistics RFIs will address topics like fuel additives and corrosion prevention, while PNT RFIs will focus on mission display systems and alternative navigation methods. Virtual Q&A sessions will follow for Logistics and Connectivity RFIs. Registration for the event is open from April 17 to May 19, 2025, managed by the HQ AMC Industry Engagement Office. This event underscores the Department of Defense's commitment to leveraging innovative technologies and partnerships to advance aeromedical evacuation operations.
The Air Mobility Command (AMC) of the Department of the Air Force is hosting the Spring Industry Preview (SIP) 2025 at Travis Air Force Base, California, on June 3-4, 2025. Under the theme "Forging the Future of Aeromedical Evacuation (AE) Operations," this event aims to foster collaboration between the Department of Defense (DoD) and industry partners, focusing on advancements in AE capabilities. Attendees will witness eight live demonstrations showcasing key operational areas such as improved communication in austere environments and data management for aircrew integration. While the event serves to identify capability gaps, no proposals or funding will be accepted at this stage.
Following the demonstrations, AMC plans to issue Requests for Information (RFIs) targeting both AE and connectivity gaps. The event will also include virtual Q&A sessions to further address these issues. Registration for the event is open until May 19, 2025. Overall, SIP 2025 represents AMC's commitment to innovation and technology in supporting aeromedical evacuation operations.
Air Mobility Command (AMC) will present eight live demonstrations addressing Aeromedical Evacuation (AE) capability gaps during the Spring Industry Preview (SIP) on June 3-4, 2025, at Travis AFB. The focus is on identifying critical needs in operational environments where conventional communication avenues are absent, inadequate patient data management, and inefficient transport of patients and equipment.
Key gaps outlined include the need for improved communications to ensure secure and reliable internet connectivity in austere settings; efficient patient data management tools that seamlessly integrate electronic health records with wearable technology; and dedicated litter transport vehicles suitable for large-scale combat operations.
Additional needs highlighted are optimized stanchion litter systems for efficient deployment and advanced navigation solutions for large aircraft in GPS-degraded scenarios. AMC emphasizes the importance of integrating these capabilities to enhance situational awareness and operational efficiency while addressing the unique challenges faced during aeromedical operations. Notably, this event is for information-sharing purposes only, with no funding currently available for solutions.