Procurement/Military Acquisition

Procurement/Military Acquisition integrates regulatory, contracting, logistics, and clinical-evidence pathways to move effective medical technologies from concept to operational use. It addresses FDA clearance/authorization, DoD acquisition regulations, supply-chain resilience, interoperability, training, and sustainment for austere and prolonged-care settings.

Technical Challenges

  • Regulatory complexity (FDA 510(k)/PMA/EUA) and alignment with DoD acquisition timelines

  • Extended procurement timelines causing delayed fielding in dynamic operational contexts

  • Supply-chain fragility: cold chain, sterility, shelf‑life, counterfeit risk, and visibility in distributed operations

  • Interoperability, standardized logistics packaging, and human-factors validation for austere use

Emerging Opportunities

  • Rapid, pre‑validated clinical evidence packages and standardized test protocols for accelerated acquisition

  • Modular, shelf-stable medical kits optimized for prolonged field care and delayed evacuation

  • Real‑time supply‑chain tracking and authenticated provenance across commercial and military vendors

  • Agile contracting vehicles and templates that preserve compliance while enabling urgent fielding

Current and Emerging Technologies in Procurement/Military Acquisition

Digital Acquisition Platforms

Cloud-based eProcurement and contract management systems enable rapid solicitations, automated compliance checks (DFARS/FAR), and integrated vendor performance metrics.

Supply‑Chain Visibility & Authentication

RFID, IoT cold‑chain sensors, blockchain provenance, and real‑time telematics improve tracking, ensure sterility, and reduce counterfeit medical supplies risk in theater.

Rapid Regulatory & Evidence Tools

Standardized clinical data templates, real‑world evidence capture, and human‑factors testing accelerate FDA submissions and DoD acceptance for fielding.

Modular Medical Kits & COTS Adaptation

Interoperable, modular kits and ruggedized COTS devices reduce training burden and streamline logistics for prolonged and distributed care.

AI‑Driven Supplier Risk & Prioritization

Machine‑learning tools prioritize vendors, predict shortages, and support contingency sourcing to maintain readiness during surge or crisis.

Simulation & Digital Twin for Fielding

Digital-twin modeling of logistics and clinical workflows informs packaging, unit-of-use design, and training requirements before large-scale procurement.

Importance to Military Medicine

Enable timely combat casualty care

Fast, compliant acquisition delivers hemorrhage control, resuscitation, and trauma technologies where and when they are needed.

Support prolonged and austere care

Procurement that anticipates delayed evacuation and limited logistics sustains life‑saving capabilities during extended field operations.

Preserve force readiness and resilience

Reliable acquisition pathways ensure supplies, vaccines, and therapeutics maintain troop health across peacetime and contingency operations.

Reduce clinical risk and lifecycle costs

Early integration of human factors, sterilization, and sustainment planning lowers field failures, reduces waste, and shortens time to effective use.

Alignment with the MTEC Mission

Accelerates translation of military‑relevant medical technologies into operational use in alignment with MTEC’s DoD-focused mission.

Fosters collaborative, cross-sector projects that combine academic evidence, industry scale, and operational testing.

Supports dual‑use innovations that provide civilian public-health benefit while meeting military readiness requirements.

Enables rapid pilot studies, prototyping, and evidence generation to de‑risk acquisition decisions for the Department of Defense.

Dual-Use (Military + Civilian) Applications

Fielding hemorrhage control systems, REBOA adjuncts, and ruggedized suction/airway devices through expedited acquisition pathways.

Scaling diagnostics, biosensors, and vaccines for outbreak response to maintain force health and civilian surge capacity.

Deploying modular prolonged-field-care kits, telehealth-enabled logistics, and interoperable supplies to austere locations.

Contracting clinical validation studies and human-factors evaluations to inform training, packaging, and sustainment decisions.

Explore MTEC Members with Procurement/Military Acquisition Capabilities

MTEC members deliver complementary strengths: industry scale and manufacturing, academic rigor in clinical validation, and operational expertise for military testing. Consortium projects shorten development-to-field timelines by combining regulatory support, evidence generation, and logistics pilots.

Explore member profiles to identify partners with capabilities in rapid manufacturing, supply-chain authentication, human‑factors testing, and DoD acquisition experience to accelerate your medical capability into service.

75 Members with Procurement/Military Acquisition capabilities.

Teleflex
Teleflex

Teleflex is a global provider of medical technologies designed to improve the health and quality of people's lives. The company focuses on purpose-driven innovation to empower healthcare professionals and enhance patient outcomes across various medical fields.

ERP International LLC
ERP International LLC

ERP International is a trusted provider of health and technology solutions, specializing in serving federal civilian and defense agencies. Founded in 2006, the company focuses on enhancing mission performance through innovative staffing, technology solutions, and business process management, all while maintaining a commitment to excellence and community engagement.

Cornerstone Government Affairs
Cornerstone Government Affairs

Cornerstone is a bipartisan, employee-owned consulting firm specializing in federal and state government relations, public affairs and strategic communications, political consulting, grant consulting, and business advisory services. With over 200 professionals across 14 states and Washington, D.C., Cornerstone is recognized as one of the industry's most effective consulting firms, committed to a collaborative culture and a team approach that ensures every employee shares in the firm's growth and prosperity.

MILMED Connect
MILMED Connect

At MILMED Connect, we design military medical (MILMED) R&D, innovate dual-use tech at the intersection of military and civilian medical applications, and connect you with an established network of trained MILMED R&D professionals. We've pioneered and refined these processes to efficiently accelerate your R&D funding and tech to new markets.

Tanner Research, Inc.
Tanner Research, Inc.

Tanner Research, Inc., founded in 1988, specializes in advanced electronics, micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS), mechanical designs, software, and autonomous robots. The company is committed to innovation and technology, aiming to solve challenging problems for clients in government, industry, and academia. With a focus on R&D, Tanner Research pushes the limits of technology to deliver unprecedented capabilities in various domains.

MK Strategy Group
MK Strategy Group

MK Strategy Group is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and a leading government contractor specializing in innovative healthcare solutions for military, government, and commercial sectors. With over two decades of experience, the company excels in medical procurement and facility development. MK Strategy Group bridges the gap between medical technology providers and government agencies, offering tailored, turnkey solutions that accelerate success in the government market. Their approach combines military precision, deep industry expertise, and a commitment to quality, innovation, and financial stability—enabling them to manage large-scale, complex projects with efficiency and reliability.

The Conafay Group
The Conafay Group

The Conafay Group specializes in representing life sciences companies, universities, and other organizations in the biomedical space before the federal government and associated stakeholders. Since 2004, they have been helping clients advance their research and policy goals by leveraging federal government resources and building strong coalitions.

Valiant Harbor International
Valiant Harbor International

Valiant Harbor International is a CVE Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business specializing in program, acquisition, and financial services for government science and technology, research and development, and technological programs. The company focuses on helping federal government agencies identify and address organizational challenges, providing tailored solutions to meet their needs. With a commitment to innovative and value-driven solutions, VHI balances technical expertise with superior business performance to support clients in achieving their objectives.

HELM Innovations
HELM Innovations

HELM Innovations is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business specializing in the integration of science, technology, and programmatic and strategic solutions, primarily for U.S. federal government clients. With over 30 years of experience in national security, systems engineering, and interagency collaboration, the company provides expertise in areas such as complex systems acquisition, R&D, environmental lab testing, crisis response, and leadership development. HELM Innovations is noted for applying advanced business models, fostering cross-disciplinary teamwork, and supporting rapid, effective decision-making in complex environments.

Booz Allen Hamilton
Booz Allen Hamilton

Booz Allen Hamilton is a leading management and technology consulting firm with over 110 years of experience. The company is dedicated to empowering people to change the world through innovative solutions in various sectors including cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, engineering, and defense. Booz Allen partners with government and commercial clients to tackle their most complex challenges, leveraging a culture of innovation and a commitment to excellence. The firm operates with core values of integrity, courage, service, ingenuity, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

DLH Holdings Corp.
DLH Holdings Corp.

DLH delivers improved health and national security readiness solutions for federal programs through science research and development, systems engineering and integration, and digital transformation. With over 3,200 employees, DLH is committed to solving complex problems faced by civilian and military customers, leveraging advanced technologies and methodologies to enhance health outcomes and operational readiness.

Augustine Consulting, Inc.
Augustine Consulting, Inc.

Augustine Consulting, Inc. is a woman-owned small business that provides solutions to critical mission requirements for government and commercial organizations. With a focus on service, integrity, and accountability, ACI has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality services across various sectors, including defense, energy, and homeland security.

Tietronix Software, Inc.
Tietronix Software, Inc.

Tietronix Software, Inc. is a minority-owned small business founded in 1999, located in Houston, Texas, near NASA Johnson Space Center. The company specializes in providing innovative software solutions and services across various sectors including medical, aerospace, and renewable energy. Tietronix is committed to high quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction, leveraging a diverse workforce and a strong project management team to deliver complex, mission-critical systems.

Planned Systems International
Planned Systems International

Planned Systems International (PSI) is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that empower clients across various sectors, including national security, health, and federal civilian operations. With a commitment to integrity, service, and excellence, PSI leverages cutting-edge technologies to address complex challenges and enhance operational efficiency. Founded in 1988, PSI has built a reputation for exceeding expectations and fostering a collaborative culture that nurtures employee growth and development.

EmergingDx
EmergingDx

EmergingDx is dedicated to inventing, developing, and commercializing emerging technologies and products aimed at improving the quality of the human condition while positively impacting the environment and society. The company comprises a diverse team of world-class scientists, engineers, product designers, and business leaders with a proven track record of innovation and successful technology transition.

University of Cincinnati Office of Research
University of Cincinnati Office of Research

The University of Cincinnati Office of Research is a premier R1 urban research institution dedicated to advancing transformative knowledge and disruptive discoveries that address real-world challenges. Guided by its Research2030 strategic plan, the Office fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, supports innovative research initiatives, and connects industry, government, and community partners with UC's thought leaders. The Office accelerates economic growth and societal impact by investing in key research strengths such as analytics, cyber, robotics, sensors, skin science, adolescence, cancer, digital humanities, infectious diseases, medical devices, neuroscience, smart cities, sustainability, urban futures, and water. With a strong commitment to transparency, compliance, and research security, the Office provides comprehensive support for faculty, students, and staff throughout the research lifecycle, ensuring excellence and integrity in all scholarly activities. Specialized programs and support offices include biosafety, animal care, research integrity, cybersecurity, human research protection, defense research initiatives, government cost compliance, and radiation safety, all designed to uphold the highest standards of ethical, safe, and innovative research. The Office also keeps the community informed and engaged through its monthly 'Findings' newsletter, highlighting impactful research, partnerships, and opportunities.

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