The Department of Defense (DoD) is seeking proposals for the development of an exoskeleton assistive device that augments grip strength for seamless mission integration and use in military casualty transport environment scenarios. The objective is to develop, demonstrate, and deliver an exoskeleton device that enhances grip strength while using a litter in a military medical casualty transport environment without interfering with other mission requirements or medical transport device/equipment design and operation. The exoskeleton should be adjustable, durable, and easily integrated into the medical mission, while also allowing for the continuation of patient evaluations and typical medical procedures. The project will be conducted in two phases. Phase I involves developing device concepts and designs, performing a technical trade assessment, and delivering documentation on the two most promising concept designs. Phase II includes evaluating and refining the prototype design, delivering functional prototypes, and conducting human volunteer research to demonstrate the effectiveness of the exoskeleton in litter transport scenarios. The successful device will have applications in military casualty evacuation, search and rescue operations, and various industrial and commercial fields. The solicitation is currently closed, and more information can be found on the DoD SBIR website.