Back Support Exoskeletons

The Air Force intends to solicit the following supply:

The 76 AMXG/569th /566th Squadron is requesting utilization of funds for the purchase of back support exoskeletons.

Requesting forty (40) back support exoskeletons as follows:

• Less than 5 lbs. weight


• At least 40 lbs. of lift support


• One-size-fits-all style system


• Operator-facing self-adjustment.


• No more than 2.5 inches of a silhouette increase during operation


• Back must include adjustments for body height, hip width, torso height, leg length, and torso diameter.


• Must be harness compatible. (No need for special approvals, just need capability to wear both at once without impediment to motion or work.)


• Must be machine washable or cleaned via ozone, or a combination of the two.


• Must have easily identifiable donning/doffing features for emergency egress if required.


• Cannot be powered via electric energy of any kind (i.e. cannot use motors, servos, or contain any electrical circuit)


• There should be No installation or training required by any outside party.

A Firm Fixed Price type contract is contemplated.

Estimated Period of Performance: 60 days ARO

This is a small business set-aside

System for Award Management (SAM) is required to receive any award. Contractors can register electronically at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. The NAICS code for this requirement is 339113 with a size standard of 800 EMP.

Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement by submitting a proposal. Electronic procedures will be used for this solicitation through Beta.sam.gov at https://sam.gov/content/home. No telephone requests. See Note 22. Authority is 10 USC 2304 (c)(1).

For further information contact:

Sheridan Robison

Contracting Officer

Sheridan.robison@us.af.mil