RFI Attachment 1_ Large CT Tool Kits.pdf

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

1.0 RFI TITLE: Large CT Tool Kit

2.0 AGENCY: Program Executive Office (PEO) Solider

3.0 OFFICE: Soldier Medical Devices (SMD)

4.0 LOCATION: Frederick, Maryland

5.0 SUBJECT: The Government is conducting market research to determine whether a commercial solution can be provided to meet requirements for a Siemen’s computed tomography (CT) maintenance tool kit. This market research may also assist with the further development and/or refinement of the requirements.

6.0 SIEMEN’S PURCHASING: known government distributers – Parts Source

7.0 DISCLAIMER: This is an RFI as defined in FAR 15.201(e) to ascertain whether a commercial item exists that provides the capabilities described herein.

• This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Neither unsolicited proposals nor any other kind of offer will be considered in response to this RFI.

• Responses to this notice are not offers and will not be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. In keeping with the standards of FAR Part 10, the Government may request additional information from responders.

• Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI or any follow-up information request.

• All information received in response to this RFI or any follow-up information request that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly.

• Responses to the RFI will not be returned.

• At this time, questions concerning the composition and requirements for a future request for proposal will not be entertained.

8.0 DESCRIPTION: PEO Soldier, SMD has a requirement to provide a commercially available, maintenance tool kit for the Sieman’s CT machine which will be used by Army biomedical technicians

(BMETS).

9.0 SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: Responses from all capable and qualified sources are encouraged to respond to this request.

10.0 White papers should adhere to the following formatting and outline instructions:

• All submissions shall be made electronically and be in one of the following formats: Microsoft

Word or Adobe PDF.

• Cover Page (1page) o Title o Organization o Responders technical and administrative points of contact (names, addresses, phone, fax number and email addresses) o Topic area(s) addressed

• Specifications o Complete Attachment_2 Company & Product Information

• Questions to Answer o If requirement is released for solicitation, what would your likely delivery schedule be for all CT tool kits be?

o Will the end product be Berry Compliant and TAA?

o Do you have higher-level quality standard ISO 9001-2015 or equivalent?

o Rough order of magnitude – What price estimate would the assembly process be (ie, sourcing, foam cut outs, kitting, shipping and casing)?

11.0 Submission to this Request for Information (RFI) shall be sent via email. Only electronic responses are requested. No evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to the respondents. Currently, no solicitation exists; therefore, please do not request a copy of the solicitation. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. It is the responsibility of any potential Offeror to monitor this site for the release of any solicitation or synopsis.

12.0 SUBMISSION CONTACT INFORMATION: Interested entities shall forward submissions to

Patrick J Wallace and Trish R Scott at Patrick.j.wallace3.civ@army.mil and trisha.r.scott.civ@army.mil no later than the close of the deadline indicated in SAM.gov under this posting. Telephonic communication will not be considered as submission nor receive response.

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Logistics and Integrated Product Support

Logistics and Integrated Product Support: This information is required to develop and execute successful sustainment strategies to areas of desired support, including logistics, maintenance, training, parts, technical data and others which allow for the sustainment of the medical device during storage, transport, setup and use.

All medical devices will be operated and maintained in an austere environment. Maintenance will be supported by Army Biomedical Equipment Specialist. The following requirements help determine best value, supportability, and maintainability of the medical device. (NOTE: Answer can be provided on a second sheet, if required.)

Instructions: This will need to be completed by the vendor. Additional questions may be added to the document by inserting a new row to the table.

Required Information Vendor Response

Product Support Elements

Packaging, Handling, Storage and Transportation Storage Identify Hi/Low Storage temperatures, operating temperatures, and humidity.

Packaging Identify challenges in packaging your device (configuration, all components and accessories) in a hardened case (i.e. pelican, hardening case, etc.).

Transport Case Labeling

Identify any challenges in labeling each case with a National Stock Number(s) and Item Unique Identification (IUID) mailto:Patrick.j.wallace3.civ@army.mil mailto:trisha.r.scott.civ@army.mil