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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF JUNE 21, 2015 FBO #4958
DOCUMENT

65 -- Gait Real-Time Analysis Interactive Lab System - Attachment

Notice Date

6/19/2015
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

339112 — Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;VA Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21);VA Palo Alto Health Care System (90/NCA);3801 Miranda Ave;Palo Alto CA 94304-1207
 

ZIP Code

94304-1207
 

Solicitation Number

VA26115Q0547
 

Response Due

6/25/2015
 

Archive Date

8/24/2015
 

Point of Contact

Mandy Thompson
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

This is an FBO Request for Information for a tentative requirement to provide a gait analysis and gait training system for the Polytrauma Blind Rehabilitation Center (PTBRC) located at the VA Palo Alto Health Center, Palo Alto, California. As part of Market Research, NCO 21 is issuing this RFI to determine if there exists an adequate number of qualified interested contractors/vendors capable of providing the Gait Real-Time Analysis Interactive lab system. The Government may use the responses to this RFI for information and planning purposes. The draft characteristics described herein are only the currently contemplated products and specifications, and may vary from the products and specifications in any final Request for Quote (RFQ). A Request for Quote using the following NAICS is contemplated: 339112- Physiotherapy Equipment. The system must be composed of a dual-belt treadmill, a motion-capture system, synchronized Virtual Reality (VR) environments next to 3 video cameras and EMG (electromyography) system, installation, service and onsite training. Required salient characteristics include: 1.Warranty and Service Requirements a.A minimum of one (1) year warranty on all hardware and software to initiate from delivery date with option to extend for up to two years b.Must provide one (1) year service contract on software maintenance to initiate from the final acceptance test on-site c.Must provide one (1) year service contract system support that allows the client to contact the manufacturer for all questions about hardware and software and gives access to the manufacturer's online user platform, to initiate from the final acceptance test on-site d.Must provide service package, including i.Five years of software maintenance that gives access to all software updates, to initiate from the final acceptance test on-site ii.Five years of system support that allows the client to contact the manufacturer for all questions about hardware and software and gives access to the manufacturer's online user platform, to initiate from the final acceptance test on-site iii.Five years of system maintenance that provides the client with a yearly maintenance service of the system to keep it in best possible condition, to initiate from the final acceptance test on-site. This includes all maintenance work and travelling expenses, excluding possible materials 2.Technical Specification and Code Requirements a.System shall be Active (body) weight support system (CE-certified in 2014) b.System shall meet the requirements of the EN ISO 13485:2003 standard c.System shall meet the requirements of the European Medical Device Directive (93/42/EEC Annex II) d.System shall meet the requirements of the US Quality System Regulations (21 CFR part 820) e.System shall meet the requirements of the Canadian Health Medical Device Regulation (MDR) 3.Features a.Instrumented dual-belt treadmill i.Self-paced module ii.Pitch and Sway b.Video, Motion-capture system and EMG i.Synchronized data streams ii.Gait parameter calculations in real-time 1.Spatio-temporal parameters, joint kinematics, joint kinetics, EMG 2.Averages, standard deviations, variations over time c.180 ° Projection and surround sound system i.Immersive Virtual Reality with peripheral vision ii.Interactive multi-sensory feedback for gait training d.Software i.Gait Suite 1.Set of applications for dynamic alignment of prostheses, left-right comparison, cueing, dynamic stability, gait adaptability, cognitive dual-tasks, training of push-off/foot clearance and more ii.Musculo-skeletal Human Body Model with real-time visualization of muscle forces e.Gait Off-line Analysis Tool i.User friendly interface 1.Synchronized videos (3x) 2.Extensive interactive data analysis and gait report generation 3.Data re-processing and export functionality 4.System Scope a.Software i.D-flow Software Suite (full license) 1.D-flow Main Feedback Loop Control Software 2.D-flow application editor 3.3D Interactive Viewer 4.Sample applications: boat, road, active balance, maze and city ride 5.A second D-flow software license for application development is included (cannot be used with system hardware) ii.Real-time Gait Analysis Software 1.Gait parameter calculations in real-time a.Spatio-temporal parameters, joint kinematics, joint kinetics, powers, EMG b.Averages, standard deviations, variations over time 2.Gait Offline Analysis Tool (GOAT) a.User friendly assessment of gait parameters b.Complete gait report directly after session c.Real-time 3D visualization of lower extremity muscle forces 3.Gait Suite of applications: 18 real-time gait assessment and training applications iii.Operator-Interface and Server 1.An intuitive hardware interface is part of the system and will be mounted on the operator desk. The interface allows easy control over the system and provides system monitoring functionalities b.Stability and Balance Suite of Applications i.A suite of assessment and training applications for Stability and Balance Disorders 1.A set of dedicated applications, specifically developed for balance control assessment in patients with Parkinson's Disease, Stroke and Stability and Balance Related Disorders. Applications are based on scientifically proven protocols to measure baseline levels and to monitor progression over time. Objective outcome measures for different aspects of balance control are available 2.A set of dedicated applications to improve your patients' balance control using various fun and motivating training applications on a patient specific level. The training applications provide rich Virtual Reality game play elements. Multi-sensory input combining physical, visual and cognitive stimuli provide an optimal training modality to improve balance control in everyday life. c.Motion Capture System and Mounting Truss i.Optical Motion Capture System 1.10 x Bonita 10 VICON high resolution high speed optical motion capture camera 2.VICON real time engine software 3.Nexus software 4.Dedicated host PC 5.Analogue board (dedicated for synchronized data integration) 6.Calibration kit 7.All cables and hardware interfaces 8.Basic marker accessory kit ii.Truss 1.Square truss, free standing, of 5 x 5 meters (~17'x17') for camera mounting d.Visualization and Audio System i.Screen Structure and Projection System 1.Large flat projection screen (3x4m); size can be customized according to the client's need 2.1 x projector 3.1 x belt projector 4.Vertical projection surface (elevated floor between treadmill and screen) 5.2 x 19" rack mounted image generators 6.All applicable cabling ii.Spatial Audio System 1.5.1 channel surround sound spatial audio system provides 3D sound in an immersive virtual environment e.Dual Belt Instrumented Treadmill i.Dual belt instrumented treadmill 1.Custom-made dual belt treadmill; 2.2 m long, 2 x 0.5 m wide belts 2.Two (2) integrated 3D independent force plates, measuring horizontal and vertical ground reaction forces and moments for each leg separately during standing, walking and running 3.Fast sway of +5 to -5 cm (sideways perturbation) 4.Throughput and control software adapted to Motek Medical specifications 5.Control cabinet ii.Hardware Safety Devices 1.A support system to ensure that subjects or patients whilst on the treadmill can be supported in the event of a loss of balance; the Body Weight Support System offered operates as a support system as well 2.A safety system for proper system shutdown in case of emergency or patient's panic 3.Rails suitable for wheelchair use of the treadmill f.Integrated Video System i.High speed video cameras 1.3 x high speed video cameras and customized video server 2.Video server with control software to synchronize video streams with motion-capture and force-plate data for off-line analysis g.Active Body Weight Support System i.The advanced Body Weight Support Pro System is fully integrated with the GRAIL and controlled by D-Flow. This provides active partial body weight support in real-time, which can be continuously adjusted between 0 and90 kg (200 lbs). The amount of weight support can be adjusted accurately through D-flow, for example using spatio-temporal parameters to adjust the body weight support at any moment in the gait cycle. This way optimal gait training can be provided 1.Dynamic unloading up to 90kg (200lbs), Maximum patient weight 135kg (300lbs) 2.Horizontal track of 3.oom, total length is 3,662mm (optional is a track of 2.4m, total length of 3,062mm) 3.Allows early ambulation, in the acute phase of rehabilitation, to increase brain plasticity and the potential for recovery 4.BWS PRO enables computer guided dynamic unloading force, based on gait parameters, supporting for example only loading above a certain level or during a specific phase of the gait cycle 5.With the BWS only one therapist is required to assist the patient in ascending the treadmill and during the session 5.Project Management, Installation and Training a.Project Management and Pre-installation work activities include: i.Client specific engineering ii.Assembly and pre-delivery system test iii.Disassembly, crating and shipping b.Installation i.Onsite assembly, installation and commissioning, system calibration and runtime optimizations, Installation is excluding any required scaffolding, lifting and/or crane material 1.Legs truss will be bolted to the floor 2.Screen will be fixed to the floor c.End User Training - Five days onsite training for a range of user needs. Shall consist of a 3-day initial training and later two days follow up visit for advanced topics. i.Topics that are covered include 1.System operation protocols for all system elements 2.Safety issues 3.Creation and implementations of virtual environment 4.Creation of custom applications 5.Data management protocols 6.Topics specified to clients request d.Training package to include: i.Annual training of 3 days for five years. The training can be customized according to the client's need. If new staff has to be trained, one day of the three days will be used for certification of the new staff. Being certified by the manufacturer as a system operator means you have passed the test and are qualified to operate the system. A certificate is provided by the manufacturer ii.Training preparation and customization as well as travel and lodging are included 6.Items Available as an Option a.3D visualization System i.1 x high end active stereo projector ii.1 x 19" rack mounted image generator iii.All applicable cabling iv.Projector mounts v.Blending and warping software vi.4 x Edge RF glasses b.Trigno Wireless Sensors EMG system from Delsys i.The Trigno 16 channel wireless sensors EMG system consists of fully wireless sensors which means the subject's movement is not obstructed by wires ii.D-flow custom driver for integration 7.Miscellaneous a.System integrates existing and new technologies into medical research and application solutions in the field of orthopedics, neurology, rehabilitation medicine and sports b.System provides parameters traditionally found in gait reports, i.e. spatio-temporal parameters, kinematics, kinetics and data from the musculoskeletal Human Body Model (estimated muscle forces) in real-time c.Deviations in gait can be identified on the fly or using an off-line gait analysis tool, the deviating parameters can be modified using the functionality of the D-Flow software in a Virtual Environment with custom made applications d.Real time gait adaptations can be accomplished by affecting a gait parameter using real-time feedback at a specifically selected period during the gait cycle e.Offers a complete solution for gait analysis and gait re-training f.Complete gait lab is accomplished in approximately 269 sq ft g.Full gait analysis with gait report is available within 30 minutes h.All gait parameters are available in real-time for monitoring and interventions i.System enables gait training using VR and direct feedback j.Training options enable a 100% utilization rate including neurological- and orthopedic patients, patients' musculoskeletal complaints and elderly with increased risk of falling This RFI is only for identifying potential sources as part of NCO 21's Market Research. No RFQ exists. Responses to this RFI are not quotes on which the agency can issue any contracts. Responses to the RFI will not be returned. Do not submit pricing information in response to this RFI. There is no commitment by the Government to issue an RFQ, make award or awards, or to be responsible for any monies expended by industry responses to this RFI. Submit RFI responses to: mandy.thompson2@va.gov by June 25th at 1600 PST.
 

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