Sources Sought Notice HI-FIDELITY MANIKIN 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. In accordance with 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. Response Instructions: Do not provide more than 8 pages, including cover letter page. Submit your response via email to: barron.long@va.gov Submit your response NLT 12:00 (MST) on Friday, October 3rd 12:00 local mountain time Mark your response as Proprietary Information if the information is considered business sensitive. VA has identified the appropriate North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 339112 Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing with a Small Business size of 1000 employees. Please identify and explain any NAICS codes your company believes would better represent the predominated work included in the attached Statement of Work draft / Salient Characteristics List; Information Requested from Industry: In response to the Sources Sought, interested Contractors shall submit the following information and any Capabilities/Qualifications Statement to include but not limited to an overview of proposed solution(s) and a description of the product your company possesses in accordance with the Statement of Work draft / Salient Characteristics List. Vendor Name: SAM UEI #: Name of Manufacturer: Manufacturer Address: Manufacturing Country of Origin Estimated Delivery Time: ___________________________________________________ SAC FSS contract number Vendor Point of Contract (POC) Name POC Phone Number: POC Email Address: STATEMENT OF WORK REQUIREMENT -What is this requirement for? High fidelity manikin (HFM) for mock code training -Reason requirement is needed: -Situation-Directive 1177 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation maintains policy to optimize patient safety for those requiring resuscitation within the Department of VA health care system. The Resuscitation Education and Innovation (REdI) program is the official VHA national program which provides enterprise-wide oversight and support. REdI requires a mock code program is implemented across all areas of the VA medical facility -What will the period of performance be for this requirement? One time purchase -Assessment-HFM is needed to adhere to Directive 1177 and the REdI program by providing training to optimize patient safety -Recommendation-Ensure a HFM in working order is available to continue to comply with the Directive and REdI requirements. Current HFM is at end of life. -Quantities (equipment only): 1 Manikin DELIVERY INFORMATION Montana VAHCS: Fort Harrison VAMC 3687 Veteran s Drive, Bldg. 150, room 107 Fort Harrison, MT 59636 Salient Characteristics The High Fidelity Manikin (HFM) needs to demonstrate the following: Spontaneous breathing with unilateral and bilateral chest rise and fall. Allow for bilateral needle decompressions Allow for oral and nasal endotracheal intubation with right main stem detection Allow for bilateral needle decompression of lungs Show 4-lead and 12-lead cardiac rhythms Allow for unilateral blood pressure measurement by auscultation and palpitation Bilateral carotid and femoral pulses, with variable intensity control Unilateral radial and brachial pulses, with variable intensity control Auscultation of normal and abnormal heart, lung and bowel sounds Audible Korotkoff sounds generated with NIBP Two-way communication between manikin and facilitator Prerecorded speed and vocal sounds Interchangeable genitalia Urinary catheterization without fluids IV/IO arm and a NIBP/pulse arm 4 intramuscular injection sites Articulating range of motion in hips, knees, ankles, shoulders Must be able to be cleaned with PDF Purple top wipes for disinfection. HFM needs to be compatible with CAE Maestro software
