SOURCES SOUGHT
65 -- Defibrillators - Prescott
- Notice Date
- 8/20/2020 11:52:14 AM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334510
— Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- 258-NETWORK CNTRCT OFF 22G (36C258) MESA AZ 85212 USA
- ZIP Code
- 85212
- Solicitation Number
- 36C25820Q0254
- Response Due
- 8/24/2020 4:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 09/23/2020
- Point of Contact
- ABDALIA SMITH, CONTRACT SPECIALIST, Phone: 602-795-4289
- E-Mail Address
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ABDALIA.SMITH@VA.GOV
(ABDALIA.SMITH@VA.GOV)
- Awardee
- null
- Description
- THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION. THE SUBMISSION OF PRICING, CAPABILITIES FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, AND OTHER MARKET INFORMATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e). DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. IAW FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. SOURCES SOUGHT DESCRIPTION This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a sources sought/RFI only. The purpose of this sources sought/RFI is strictly for market research to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 334510 (size standard of 1250 Employees). Responses to this sources sought will be used by the Government to determine interest and capability of potential qualified sources of supply and determine the socioeconomic size classification of the supplier and manufacturer of the end item. After review of the responses to this sources sought, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses for a solicitation announcement. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 22 Network Contracting Office Gilbert, is seeking sources to determine the availability of vendors capable of providing the requirement for a Hospital crash cart defibrillators along all software, interfaces, 20 batteries, enablements, subscriptions, deployment, and training at the Northern AZ VA Health Care System hereafter (NAVAHCS). The following specifications were identified as facility requirements: Unit weight, including defibrillator, patient cable, AC power supply and battery shall not exceed 13.6 pounds. Unit size shall not exceed 1,075 cubic inches. The defibrillator shall be designed in a manner such that the battery can be replaced by a typical caregiver in a matter of seconds without the need for tools. AC power shall be a standard, internal feature of the defibrillator; detachable AC modules are not an acceptable alternative. When attached to an AC power source, the defibrillator shall fully operate without a battery installed. The defibrillator shall fully operate with a completely discharged battery when attached to an AC power source. The defibrillator shall charge its battery when connected to a AC power source. The defibrillator shall have a recorder capable of printing multiple channels when in manual mode. The recorder shall be capable of printing Code Summary Reports; continuous ECG rhythm, Code, Event, and Alarm-related ECGs; code readiness test logs; code readiness test detail reports; and the troubleshooting log when in manual mode. The defibrillator shall have a discharge button that illuminates when the unit is charged and ready to deliver a shock. The defibrillator shall perform a self-test daily. Where installed, the handles of the external hard paddles and their attachment mechanism, shall support the weight of the defibrillator in a manner suitable for lifting the unit. Defibrillator shall be able to acquire an ECG by way of standard ECG electrodes (in a 3 or 5 lead configuration) when in manual mode, paddles when in manual mode, multifunction defibrillation pads, and resuscitation electrodes. ECG cables shall utilize standard AAMI connectors. Defibrillator shall have the ability to record and display multiple ECG leads when in manual mode. The defibrillator shall have the ability monitor and display the ECG in multiple vectors while performing transthoracic pacing without requiring the attachment of separate ECG electrodes and leads. The defibrillator shall have a clearly labeled, dedicated button (switch or key) for changing ECG lead displayed and recorded when in manual mode The defibrillator shall continuously indicate the lead selected on the display and printed ECG recordings when in manual mode. The defibrillator shall provide a filter to that removes chest compression artifact from the ECG signal. The defibrillator shall have pacemaker detection capability. The defibrillator shall display a pacer spike on the printed ECG recordings. The defibrillator shall detect heart rates up to 300 beats per minute (±5%). The defibrillator shall have the ability to print ECG recordings upon the activation of a heart rate alarm when in manual mode. The defibrillator shall have a configuration that triggers an alarm and displays a check patient message upon the detection of ventricular fibrillation. The defibrillator shall have a color display. The display shall be no less than 6.5 inches diagonally. The defibrillator shall have the ability to simultaneously display 3 channels of physiologic information when in manual mode. The displayed channels shall be able to show ECG leads, physiologic parameters (i.e. pulse oximetry), and chest compression performance. At least two of the displayed channels shall be user selectable during a code event. Each channel shall minimally present a 5 second view. The AED mode shall have the ability to display heart rate, waveform, SpO2 and messaging. The user shall have the ability to configure the AED display. The unit shall utilize a rectilinear biphasic defibrillation waveform in both AED and Manual Mode. The defibrillator shall provide AED, manual and shock advisory operating modes. The AED and advisory protocols shall comply with the recommendations in the American Heart Association s Guidelines 2015 for chest compressions (CPR) first. The AED and advisory protocols shall comply with the recommendations in the American Heart Association s Guidelines 2015 for single shocks. The defibrillator shall provide for synchronized cardioversion in manual mode. At the maximal energy setting, the defibrillator shall have an average current delivered in the first phase not less than the following: 25 50 100 125 150 175 27.1 amps 24.9 amps 17.5 amps 16.2 amps 14.4 amps 13.2 amps The defibrillator shall provide for user-configurable fixed and escalating energy capabilities in both manual and advisory modes. When configured for escalating energy protocols in a manual mode, the defibrillator shall set the second and third shock levels without user intervention. The defibrillator shall recognize compatible pediatric electrodes and alter energy setting for the initial and subsequent shocks to a pediatric-specific energy delivery protocol. The defibrillator s pediatric capabilities shall include discreet energy settings of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 joules. The time for the defibrillator to charge to maximal energy shall not exceed 7 seconds. The following information shall be displayed on, and stored with, defibrillation-related ECG recordings: selected energy, delivered energy and patient impedance. The defibrillator shall have an option for transthoracic (external) pacing. The defibrillator shall employ a 40 msec (± 2ms), rectilinear waveform for transthoracic pacing. The defibrillator shall permit the configuration of an initial pacing rate. Transthoracic pacing controls shall provide for continuously variable current delivery levels and pacing rates. Transthoracic pacing shall provide a 4:1 function that permits operators, to examine an underlying rhythm of a paced patient without losing capture. Transthoracic pacing settings for current delivery and rates shall be maintained when switching between pacing and defibrillation or pacing and monitoring modes. The defibrillator shall have the ability monitor and display the ECG in multiple vectors while performing transthoracic pacing without requiring the attachment of separate ECG electrodes and leads. Transthoracic pacing shall not be interrupted by the loss of an ECG lead. The defibrillator shall have the ability to support the delivery of quality chest compressions during CPR efforts. The defibrillator shall have an integrated CPR quality indicator that displays how well chest compression delivery meets American Heart Association recommendations. The defibrillator shall provide a filter to that removes chest compression artifact from the ECG signal. The defibrillator shall verbally and visual prompt the start and stop of chest compression cycles. The defibrillator shall verbally and visual prompt the user to push harder when compression fail to meet American Heart Association recommendations for depth. The defibrillator shall verbally and visually indicate when chest compression depth is adequate as defined by American Heart Association recommendations. The defibrillator shall provide an audible prompt (i.e. metronome) that meets the American Heart Association s recommendations for rate of compression. In a manual operating mode for ALS-trained responders, the rate prompting shall operate in a manner such that it is activated when the compression rate falls below the American Heart Association recommendations. In the Advisory mode for BLS-trained responders, the rate prompting shall be activated at the start of a CPR cycle. The defibrillator shall perform a self-test at power up. The defibrillator shall have a code readiness testing function. The defibrillator code readiness test shall not require a separate test fixture. The defibrillator code readiness test shall operate in either a manual or automatic mode. The defibrillator shall employ a prominent, two-state [Pass-Fail] indicator to signify its state of code readiness; simple indicators (i.e. LEDs) are not an acceptable alternative. The defibrillator code readiness test shall evaluate the functional status of the defibrillator, pacer, and ECG capabilities of the unit along with the status of the therapy cables, compatible resuscitation electrodes, and paddles. The electrode component of the defibrillator readiness test shall confirm its presence and proper connection and monitor its expiration date and condition. The defibrillator code readiness test shall operate when attached to paddles or compatible resuscitation electrodes. Should a defibrillator fail a code readiness test it shall display all causative items. The defibrillator shall have the ability to automatically print the results of a code readiness test. The results of each code readiness test, automatic or manual, shall be stored on the defibrillator in nonvolatile memory. The defibrillator shall have the ability to print a log of all code readiness tests results stored in the defibrillator. The defibrillator shall have the ability to display and print the detailed results of any code readiness test stored in the defibrillator. The defibrillator shall have the ability to transmit the results of a code readiness test via wireless networking into a central log and have FIPS COMPLIANCE The defibrillator shall have a capability to transmit a wireless alert (IEEE 802.11 wireless networking) when its state of code readiness is found to be compromised. The defibrillator shall use a rechargeable lithium ion battery with a minimal capacity of 5.8 amp/hrs. The weight of the defibrillator battery shall not exceed 1.7 pounds. The battery shall store a history of its use and maintenance. The defibrillator battery shall have an indicator of runtime; capacity indicators (i.e. 100%, 75%, 50%, etc.) are not an acceptable substitute. The defibrillator battery shall have separate calibration and fault indicators. The defibrillator shall have an option for pulse oximetry. The pulse oximetry shall employ signal extraction technology. The pulse oximetry shall have documented minimal sensitivity and specificity levels of 99% and 97%, respectively under motion conditions. The pulse oximetry shall have a saturation accuracy of ±2% in adult and pediatric patients under non-motion conditions. The pulse oximetry shall have a saturation accuracy of ±3% in adult and pediatric patients under motion conditions. 1. The defibrillator shall have an option for non-invasive blood pressure. 2. The defibrillator shall have the ability to be programmed to take repeat measurements over a period or abort by pressing a single button. 3. The defibrillator shall have the option to automatically adjust based upon the previously measured systolic value. The defibrillator shall be able to display at least four hours worth of blood pressure measurements. The defibrillator shall have alarms that can be configured to alert a clinician when a blood pressure is above or below pre-set values. 1. The defibrillator shall have an option for End Tidal Carbon Monoxide measurement. 2. The defibrillator shall have the ability to display both a graphical representation of the concentration or partial pressure of expired carbon dioxide during a respiratory cycle in a capnogram waveform format as well as a numerical display. 3. The defibrillator shall have mainstream capnography capable of monitoring both intubated and non-intubated patients. The defibrillator shall provide a 1.0 C/cm ECG output with a < 25 msec delay. The defibrillator shall provide an ECG output a 0 to 5 volts (TTL Level) trigger pulse of 10 msec that occurs within 35 msec of the R wave peak. The defibrillator shall have an ECG synch input of 0 to 5 volts (TTL Level) of 5 to 15 msec in duration. Defibrillator shall have an integrated slot that accepts a commercially available Type II, compact flash card. The defibrillator shall offer USB 2.0 device and host ports. The defibrillator shall have the ability to store clinical data that includes: a summary of the code, chest compression data, code-related ECG recordings, and a full disclosure file. The defibrillator shall store defibrillator maintenance data that includes: a troubleshooting log that annotates keystrokes, prompts and warning messages on a first-in first-out basis; a readiness test log that records the results of code readiness tests whether performed manually or automatically; and readiness test log detail that records the pass-fail details of individual readiness tests. The defibrillator shall have the ability to transmit clinical (code summary, chest compression, code-related ECGs, and full disclosure) and maintenance-related files wireless networking standard. The defibrillator shall have the ability to transmit time synchronized clinical files in an ad hoc mode to a device running compatible code documentation software. The defibrillator shall have a capability to transmit a wireless alert when its state of code readiness is found to be compromised. There shall be a battery charging and test station (battery station) available for the defibrillator battery. The battery station shall produce no less than 200 watts of power. The battery station shall simultaneously charge and test no less than 4 batteries. The battery station shall automatically calibrate compatible lithium ion batteries after 500 amp/hrs of use or every 12 months. The battery station shall minimally provide the following maintenance protocols: QuickCharge, FloatCharge, AutoTest and Manual Test. The battery station shall provide a test button for each battery well. The well for each battery shall have separate indicators for charging, charging completed, test in progress, and fault. The battery station shall be able to download the use and maintenance history of compatible lithium ion batteries. The battery station shall be able to communicate the use and maintenance history of a battery to a PC running compatible battery management software package. A compatible battery management software package shall available from the defibrillator vendor. The battery management software package shall provide the ability to examine the state of charge, state of health, and total throughput for each compatible battery. The battery management software package shall provide the following details on a compatible battery s state of health: capacity at full charge, capacity loss, and estimated runtime at full charge. The battery management software shall have the capability to select the capacity test pass-fail threshold for each compatible battery. The battery management software shall have the capability to print service labels for compatible batteries that contains date of service and key state of health indicators. The battery management software shall store the use and maintenance history for each compatible battery in an organization s fleet. The battery management software shall provide troubleshooting capabilities. The battery management software shall provide the capability to perform searches on an organization s fleet of batteries. The battery management software shall provide budgeting and planning capabilities. The information identified above is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive and to indicate the quality of the supplies/services that will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the supplies/services that fulfill the required specifications. Interested companies who are capable of providing the sought-out supplies/services shall provide, at a minimum, the following information with their response; Company Name and Address: Point of Contact (POC) o Name: o Email Address: o Phone Number: DUNS Number: Mark if your firm is eligible for participation in one of the following small business programs. If so, please indicate the program: [ ] yes [ ] no - Small Business (SB) [ ] yes [ ] no - HUBZone [ ] yes [ ] no - Small Business 8(a) [ ] yes [ ] no - Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) [ ] yes [ ] no - Women-Owned (WO) Small Business [ ] yes [ ] no - Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) [ ] yes [ ] no - Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) [ ] yes [ ] no - Large Business [ ] yes [ ] no - Other (please specify) Please answer the following questions: [ ] yes [ ] no - Does not exceed 1250 employees; (for NAICS 334510, must be verifiable thru the System for Award Management) [ ] yes [ ] no - Is primarily engaged in the retail or wholesale trade and normally sells the type of item being supplied; [ ] yes [ ] no - Takes ownership or possession of the item(s) with its personnel, equipment or facilities in a manner consistent with industry practice (identify how this occurs); and [ ] yes [ ] no - Will supply the end item of a small business manufacturer, processor or producer made in the United States, or obtains a waiver of such requirement pursuant to paragraph (b)(5) CFR 121.406. [ ] yes [ ] no - Are you the manufacturer, distributor, or an equivalent solution to the items being referenced above? [ ] yes [ ] no - Does your company have an FSS contract with GSA or the NAC or are you a contract holder with NASA SEWP or any other federal contract? If so, please provide the contract number. [ ] yes [ ] no - If you are an FSS GSA/NAC or NASA SEWP contract holder or other federal contract holder, are the items/solution you are providing information for available on your schedule/contract? Please submit your capabilities in regards to the salient characteristics being provided and any information pertaining to equal to items to establish capabilities for planning purposes? Note: Do not include Proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information in responses. In addition to providing the information requested above, responding companies are encouraged to include any relevant information (specifications, cut sheets, brochures, capability statement, past experience etc.) to confirm the company s ability to meet the requirements outlined in this request. Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to abdalia.smith@va.gov. Telephone responses shall not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than Monday, August 24, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. MST. If a solicitation is issued it shall be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this sources sought. Responses to this sources sought notice are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation.
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