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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF MARCH 23, 2006 FBO #1578
SOURCES SOUGHT

65 -- Overweight Medical Litter

Notice Date

3/21/2006
 

Notice Type

Sources Sought
 

NAICS

446199 — All Other Health and Personal Care Stores
 

Contracting Office

Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, HQ HSG - Human Systems Group, HQ HSG/YASK 7980 Lindbergh Landing, Brooks City-Base, TX, 78235-5119
 

ZIP Code

78235-5119
 

Solicitation Number

OWLRFI0001
 

Response Due

4/5/2006
 

Archive Date

4/20/2006
 

Description

SUBJECT: Overweight Litter The Human Systems Group is seeking information from sources that can provide a litter to transport non-ambulatory patients who weigh in excess of 250lbs. The litter should have as a minimum the following capabilities: 1. Flat surface/patient interface constructed of a non-porous material capable of being cleaned in compliance with infection control and disinfection standards. 2. Litter will be capable of being secured to the aircraft floor with cargo tie-down straps to prevent forward/aft and side movements. The product will incorporate a non-metallic, skid resistant base or footings capable of even weight distribution up to 200 lbs per square inch. 3. The design of the litter will either allow the adaptation of a NATO Litter Backrest or it must reproduce the ability to position the patient at 45/90 degrees. The Backrest Frame must attach through the hand-holds at the head end of the litter. 4. Litter weight should not exceed 40 pounds. 5. The product will be durable/rugged (mildew, rot, abrasion and ultraviolet light resistant). 6. The product shall meet flammability requirement established by the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) 25.853 (a) Appendix F Part I (a) (1) (ii). 7. The exterior surface will be subdued in color, non-reflective mat finish. 9. The product will withstand exposure to humidity levels from 5% to 95%. 10. The litter should have a minimum of a six (6) and a maximum of 12 hand-holds for litter bearers 11. The product will be able to recover after being subjected to high temperature storage IAW MIL-STD-810F, Method 501.4. (See URL: http://www.tdsway.com/products/recon/hardware_test_standards/MIL-STD-810F_501.4 ) 12. The product will be able to recover after being subjected to low temperature storage IAW MIL-STD-810F, Method 502.4. (See URL: http://www.tdsway.com/products/recon/hardware_test_standards/MIL-STD-810F_502.4 ) This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the government. This is NOT a Request for Proposal, Invitation for Bid, or an announcement of a solicitation. Response to this RFI is strictly voluntary and will not affect any corporation's ability to submit an offer if a solicitation is released. There is no bid package or solicitation document associated with this announcement. The purpose of this document is to identify potential sources. Any requests for a solicitation package will be disregarded. For submissions to be considered developers/sponsors must electronically supply (.doc or .pdf format) the preceding information in the order and format in which it is presented to William Keihl, Contracting Officer, William.keihl@brooks.af.mil no later than 1700 hrs, April 20, 2006. Telephonic responses will not be accepted. Electronic Media can be mailed to Human Systems Group/PSP, 7980 Lindbergh Landing, Brooks City-Base TX 78235-5119, ATTN: Mr. Gary Lockwood. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this RFI or otherwise pay for the information solicited. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of preparing submissions in response to this RFI and the Government's use of such information. Submittals will not be returned to the sender. Respondents of this RFI may be requested to provide additional information/details based on their initial submittals. The Government recognizes that proprietary data may be part of this effort. If so, clearly mark such restricted or proprietary data and present it as an addendum to the non-restricted/non-proprietary information. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any improperly identified proprietary information. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with the applicable Government regulations. The Government reserves the right to select one, some, or none of the submissions for further investigation. Submissions shall not exceed ten (10) 8.5 X 11 inch, single-sided pages per product. Product MSDS, independent technical reports, and laboratory reports may be attached in an appendix and will not count against the length requirement. Vendors who submit packages for review do so with the understanding that U.S. Government personnel as well as their support contractors will review their material and data. Respondents will not be contacted regarding their submission or information gathered as a result of this notice nor the outcome of the Government's review of the solicited information.
 

Place of Performance

Address: Human Systems Group/PSP, 7980 Lindbergh Landing, Brooks City-Base TX

Zip Code: 78235-5119

Country: USA
 

Record

SN01011391-W 20060323/060321212358 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

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