Brand Name JA_Trigno Quattro Wireless Sensors USAARL_Redacted.pdf

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Control Number: JA-24-07-1628

Controlled by: DHA Controlled by: USAMRAA CUI Category(ies): Source Selection Limited Dissemination Control: FEDCON POC: Christina Lewis, (301) 619-7348

Source Selection Information - See FAR 2.101 and 3.104-4

JAN 2024

Memorandum for Record – Limiting Competition at or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold

1. Contracting Activity:

The US Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA), 808 Schreider Street, Fort Detrick, MD 21702

2. Description of Action: The U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory (USAARL) Injury Biomechanics and Protection Group (IBPG) requests a firm-fixed-price (FFP), Brand Name Only contract for the procurement, delivery, and remote technical support of five Delsys Trigno Quattro wireless electromyography (EMG) sensors.

Nature of Requirement

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Contract Type

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Funding

Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E), Defense Health Program

(DHP) 2-year appropriation Other - Click or tap here to enter text.

Fiscal Year: FY23

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Source Selection Information - See FAR 2.101 and 3.104-4

JAN 2024

Name of Proposed Contractor(s) and Address Delsys Inc (Brand Name Manufacturer) 23 Strathmore Road Natick, MA 01760

(508) 545-8200

ADInstruments, Inc.

4360 Arrowswest Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80907

(719) 576-3970

3. Description of Services or Supplies:

This requirement is for five (5) Delsys Trigno Quattro sensors. Each sensor shall be wireless capable up to 40 meters, have four (4) EMG sensing heads to be utilized on smaller muscles and be capable of discerning crosstalk from nearby larger muscles. Requires EMG sampling rate up to 2222 samples/second, EMG bandwidths of at least 10-850 Hz and 20-450 Hz, include triaxial accelerometer capability to track motion, and have sensor adhesives intended to use on human skin. This requirement also includes a two (2) year warranty for all wireless EMG sensors, remote technical support for the life of the system, and shipping. The expected delivery time for this purchase is 8 weeks after receipt of order.

1. Include five wireless sensors with four EMG heads on each sensor. The sensors are required to be used on smaller muscles and be capable of discerning crosstalk from nearby larger muscles. Each sensor shall have the following capabilities:

a. Each wireless sensor no larger than 27 x 46 x 13 mm

b. Each EMG head no larger than 25 x 12 x 7 mm

c. No heavier than 25 g

d. Battery life of at least 4 hours

e. Rechargeable in at least 2.5 hours

f. Sealed to prevent moisture from entering the sensor

g. Have four (4) EMG channels and three (3) accelerometer channels (x, y, z)

h. EMG channels must have:

i. 16-bit resolution

ii. At least 2200 Hz sampling rate

iii. Signal transmission range of 40 m

iv. Bandwidths at least at 10-850 Hz and 20-450 Hz

v. No more than 48 ms fixed analog output delay

vi. A 40dB Butterworth bandpass

vii. RMS Envelope calculation over 100 ms

i. Accelerometer channels must have:

i. 16-bit resolution

ii. At least 740 samples/sec rate

iii. No more than 96 ms fixed analog output delay

iv. Range up to +/- 16G

2. Able to communicate with USAARL’s VICON Nexus system

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Source Selection Information - See FAR 2.101 and 3.104-4

JAN 2024

3. The sensors are required to connect and transmit EMG data without the use of a Wi- Fi network.

4. At least 240 Wireless EMG mini sensor adhesives are required. Shall use medical grade adhesive intended for human skin.

5. At least 240 Wireless EMG sensor adhesives are required. Shall use medical grade adhesive intended for human skin.

6. Technical support for lifetime of system is required.

Delivery Date: 8 weeks after award

4. Authority:

FAR 13.106-1(b)(1): For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT), only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name, or industrial mobilization).

Or

FAR 16.505(a)(4) Items Peculiar to One Manufacturer FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(A) Urgency FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B) Only One Awardee is Capable FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(C) Logical Follow-on FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(D) Minimum Guarantee

5. Reasons for Authority Cited:

Delsys Inc. is the only manufacturer that can provide EMG sensors meeting the minimum requirements of the Government. There are no other manufacturers that can provide EMG sensors compatible with and capable of being integrated with the existing Delsys Trigno Avanti EMG System and the VICON Nexus system currently in use at USAARL. Thus, Delsys Inc. is the only manufacturer capable of producing EMG sensors with the exact specifications compatible with the systems currently in use at USAARL. There are distributors capable of providing the Delsys Inc. EMG sensors capable of meeting the government’s minimum requirements.

6. Publicizing Contract Actions:

The public display and synopsis requirements of FAR 5.101 and FAR 5.203:

Apply and will be followed.

Do not apply due to the contract action falling below the threshold in FAR 5.101(a)(1).

Do not apply due to the following exception: FAR 5.202(a) (13) – The proposed contract action – (i) is for an amount not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; (ii) will be made through a means that provides access to the notice of proposed contract action through the GPE; and (iii) permits the public to respond to the solicitation electronically.

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Source Selection Information - See FAR 2.101 and 3.104-4

JAN 2024

Brand-Name justifications in accordance with FAR 13.105(c), or FAR 16.505(a)(4)(iii)(A):

Not applicable Brand-name justification will be posted with the solicitation Action is a brand-name restriction in accordance with FAR 16.505 and under $30K, no posting required.

7. Market Research: During March – May 2024, a web search through Google was conducted using “Trigno Quattro” and “Delsys EMG”. GSA Advantaged was searched for “Trigno Quattro”;

zero results were returned. A search for “EMG” was conducted returning 3,940 results. A within search to include “wireless” returned 5 results. None of the results were the Delsys Trigno Quattro. Two U.S. based vendors and several foreign vendors were found to supply the Delsys Trigno Quattro. The two U.S.-based vendors are Delsys, Inc. and ADInstruments, Inc. Lastly, market research examined if there are other sources capable of providing the required EMG sensors. A Google search was conducted to research wireless EMG sensors. Several options were available on the market. Of the reviewed wireless EMGs, the following were the closest to meeting all the desired specifications. The available wireless EMG sensor systems available on the market are in the table below.

Company Product Name

Number of channels per EMG sensor

Dimensions of EMG lead and EMG sensor

Mass of

EMG

sensor

EMG

Sampling

Rate

IMU

Wi-Fi Range

Vicon Compatible

BTS

Bioengineering

FreeEmg 1

41.5 x 24.8 x 14 mm (base)

16 x 12 mm (satellite)

13 g 1 KHz Separate 20 m No

Biometrics Ltd DataLITE

EMG

42 x 24 x 14 mm

(electrodes built into

EMG sensor base)

17 g Unknown Separate 30 m No

Noraxon USA Ultium

EMG

37 x 24.5 x

16.5 mm 14 g 4 KHz Yes 30 m No

Delsys Trigno Quattro

EMG

27 x 46 x 13 mm (base)

25 x 12 x 7mm (EMG head)

25 g 2 KHz Yes 40 m Yes

BTS Bioengineering FreeEMG: USAARL currently own one of these systems; however, it cannot meet all of the government’s MECs. The EMGs cannot connect to the Vicon system, they do not connect to the Delsys system, and they need a Wi-fi network.

Biometrics Ltd DataLITE EMG: This EMG is too large. This sensor does not connect to the Vicon system and does not have the required number of channels. More sensors would be required. This EMG does not meet all of the government’s MECs.

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Noraxon USA Ultium EMG: This EMG is too large. The sensors can connect to the Vicon System, but they do not connect to the Delsys Avanti EMG System Base Station. These sensors do not meet all of the government’s MECs.

Delsys Trigno Quattro EMG: USAARL currently utilizes the Delsys Avanti EMG system.

Therefore, these EMG sensors meet all of the government’s MECs.

Given the information above, the Trigno Quattro EMG sensors manufactured by Delsys are determined to be the only EMG sensors currently on the market that are capable of meeting all of the government’s MECs. Additionally, it was determined that there are multiple distributors capable of providing the Trigno Quattro EMG sensors meeting the government’s MECs.

8. Other Facts: N/A