Request-for-Information-Burn-Manikin.docx

Request for Information (RFI)

1. RFI Number: HT9425-24-RFI-BAM02

2. RFI Title: Full-Body Burn Assessment Manikin

3. Agency: United States Army Medical Research and Development Command (MRDC)

4. Office: U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research (USAISR), Fort Sam Houston, TX

5. Contracting Office: United States Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA), Fort Detrick, Frederick, MD.

6. Location: Fort Sam Houston, TX

7. Background: The Clinical Research Support Department (CRSD) at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research (USAISR) requests the purchase of four (4) Human Adult Full-Body Manikins including four (4) Stow N' Go fiberglass dock boxes, one (1) burn simulation kit, one (1) anatomy model of normal and burn skin, and two (2) burn skin moulages (large and small, second- and third-degree).

8. Minimum Essential Characteristics:

Each instrument must have:

1. Shall be realistically sized for the human adult anatomy but lightweight as a transportable (mobile) training aid.

2. The manikin shall come in a durable, rugged carrying case for transport

3. Height: 60 – 70 inches

4. Weight: 50 – 60 pounds

5. Shall have soft, realistic lifelike skin.

6. Shall be anatomically correct for a human adult with articulations, projections and depressions/holes found on bones. Bone landmarks shall be utilized to identify the location of other body structures.

7. Shall have movable body joints (neck, bilateral shoulder joints, elbow joints, wrist joints, hip joint and knee joints).

8. Shall have realistic moulages and makeup accessories for showing different degrees of burns. This shall include:

i. First-degree (superficial) burns

ii. Second-degree (superficial partial thickness and deep partial thickness) burns with blisters

iii. Third-degree (full thickness) burns

iv. Blisters

v. Blood blisters

vi. Blood paste

vii. Makeup (Light cream, blood blister, and clotted red)

viii. Water-activated blood powder

ix. Ash dust, black soot, and dirt powders

x. Makeup applicators (Stipple sponges, foam wedges, brushes)

xi. Liquid adhesive with brush

xii. Liquid adhesive remover

xiii. Glycerin

9. Shall be able to undergo burn treatments which includes:

i. Disinfection

ii. Bandaging practices with body parts (i.e., wound dressing, dressing changes)

iii. Simulated skin debridement and burn wound cleansing

10. Shall include a one-year warranty for the burn assessment full-body adult manikin and accessories.

9. Information Requested in Capability Statement:

· Confirm availability of the requested product as specified in the MECs.

· Provide verification that the company is an authorized reseller of this product.

10. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: The NAICS code for this potential action is: 339113-Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing.

11. Response Due Date: Interested parties should submit their RFI response electronically by 12:00 pm Eastern on 20 May 2024 via e-mail to Mr. Brandon Clingan at james.b.clingan.civ@health.mil.

12. Instructions to Responders:

12.1 The Government appreciates responses from all capable and qualified sources.

12.2 The Government welcomes input and will accept questions pertaining to this RFI; however, the Government reserves the right to answer or not answer all questions pertaining to this RFI. Only one set of questions per vendor will be accepted. Telephone requests will not be entertained.

12.3 The subject header of the e-mail for submission of questions and/or the RFI response shall be: HT9425-24-RFI-BAM02

12.4 Interested firms should submit a response (Capability Statement) that demonstrates the Offeror’s capabilities identified in this RFI and shall also provide verification that the vendor is an authorized reseller of the BD product. The Capability Statement shall not exceed five (5) typed pages; additional sheets for cover page, table of contents, tables, and charts will not be counted toward page limitation.

12.5 Fill in the below table when responding to this Sources Sought / RFI.

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13. Disclaimer and Important Notes:

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.201, "Exchange with industry before receipt of proposals," and FAR 52.215-3, "Request for information (RFI) or Solicitation for Planning Purposes (SFP)," this RFI is for information and planning purposes only, at this time, and shall not be construed as a solicitation or obligation on the part of the USAMRDC. The purpose of this RFI notice is to gain market knowledge. This RFI is not expected to be a Request for Proposal or Invitation for Bid, nor does it restrict the Government to an ultimate acquisition approach. The Government is not obliged to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in the responses received.

The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its responses are complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's solution. Responders are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received, or to provide feedback to respondents regarding any information submitted. After a review of the responses received, a pre-solicitation synopsis and solicitation may be published on SAM.gov. At this time, no solicitation exists; therefore, please do not request a copy of the solicitation. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. It is the responsibility of any potential vendor to monitor SAM.gov for the release of any solicitation or synopsis. Responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation.

14. Confidentiality: No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in submitted responses. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s).

Original Point of Contact (POC): Brandon Clingan, James.b.clingan.civ@health.mil