RFI-Hyperbaric Chamber 2025.docx

Hyperbaric Chamber

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS, NOR A REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS; IT IS STRICTLY A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI).

SUBJECT: The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support is conducting market research on behalf of the U.S. Army to see how industry can support a requirement for a Hyperbaric Chamber, including delivery, installation, and training in Chile. Vendor responses to this RFI are due no later than 5:00 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on June 24th, 2025.

Questions regarding this RFI should be directed to Christine Welker via email at Christine.Welker@dla.mil or Cheryl Zekas, Cheryl.Zekas@dla.mil.

DISCLAIMER: This RFI is issued solely for informational and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Neither unsolicited proposals nor any other kind of offers will be considered in response to this RFI. Any information provided in response to this RFI will be considered and treated as unrestricted information which can be used by the Government in any future planning or acquisitions. DLA Troop Support does not anticipate awarding a contract in response to this RFI. All information, comments and suggestions determined to be beneficial to DLA Troop Support may be incorporated into future acquisition documents, including solicitations or contracts, without identifying the source or obtaining prior approval from the source.

The Government shall not be responsible or liable for any costs incurred by any party in the preparation and submission of any response to this RFI.

BACKGROUND: The Army is conducting market research to see how, and if, the industry can support a requirement for a Monoplace Hyperbaric Chamber in the country of Chile. This requirement includes the delivery, installation, and training on how to use the chamber which will be located in Taltal, Antofagasta, Chile. The Monoplace Hyperbaric Chamber will be used in treating patients via hyperbaric oxygen therapy. This Hyperbaric Chamber will need delivery, installation and training in Chile. The minimum requirements are listed below:

ESSENTIAL CHARACTERISTICS (ECs): The Hyperbaric Chamber for treating patients via hyperbaric oxygen therapy, shall meet the following requirements:

Physical Requirements for Hyperbaric Chamber

1. Chamber must be able to accommodate a single, adult patient.

2. Hyperbaric oxygenation medical treatments (therapies) will be under controlled conditions, in a medical oxygen environment at pressures up to 3 Atmosphere Absolute Pressure (ATA).

3. Maximum working pressure: 3 ATA (30 pounds per square inch (psi)).

4. Equipment must be complaint with American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), PVHO-1 standards.

5. Chamber should have adequate visibility of the outside, reducing the feeling of confinement.

6. Chamber must be able to function normally with an operating temperature between 10º and 38º C and take into consideration the site’s altitude (i.e. air pressure) in meeting the specs mentioned above.

7. A stretcher must be included with the chamber.

8. Chamber needs a two-way communication system.

9. Chamber must be approved, cleared, or registered by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), if applicable.

10. All equipment must be able to operate on a 220V supply voltage and 50Hz per the Country of Chile requirement and must be indicated as such.

11. The contractor shall provide training for the necessary operation and maintenance of the equipment.

12. Training must be in Spanish

13. The Contractor shall be responsible for the physical movement of the equipment from the point of entry in Chile to the area of installation (final destination), and for the subsequent uncrating of the equipment.

SUBMISSION PACKAGE: The submission package should address the following questions:

1) Vendor Name:

2) Please provide the specific details of the equipment you offer for this requirement such as data sheets, equipment specifications and the diameter size of the Chamber.

3) This equipment must be delivered and installed in the Country of Chile. The vendor must also provide training. Are you able to deliver, install and provide any required training for this equipment in Chile? If yes, please briefly discuss how you will support this requirement.

4) Please provide the maximum usage parameters; such as height and weight.

5) Do you offer the equipment with the required power specification listed above?

6) What is the normal commercial warranty for this equipment?

7) What would approximate pricing be for this requirement in its entirety (unit, delivery, installation, shipping, etc)?

8) Please provide any additional information on this subject that you deem significant.

RESPONSE INFORMATION: Response to this RFI must be submitted via email to Christine Welker at Christine.Welker@dla.mil and Cheryl Zekas at Cheryl.Zekas@dla.mil. Email responses should be no larger than 10 megabytes (MB) in size.

If larger attachments are required, additional methods to submit responses include:

· Sending documents separately due to size restrictions. Each email must indicate how many total emails are being sent.

Each RFI response will receive a confirmation email. Please include a point of contact, phone number, email address and website information.

The response should describe the company’s capability to offer, manufacture and sustain the components as characterized by the requirements addressed in this RFI. If unable to provide a product(s) capable of meeting all requirements, the respondent should offer trade off considerations.

LATE SUBMISSIONS: Failure to respond to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future competition, nor will information provided in response to this RFI be used to exclude anyone from responding to any future requests for proposals. Communications with DLA in regard to this RFI will only be permitted in writing during the RFI response period. Responses to the RFI received by DLA after the submittal deadline and time may be considered.

OWNERSHIP OF RESPONSE TO RFI: All informational material submitted in response to this request becomes property of DLA.

RELEASE OF CLAIMS, LIABILITY, AND PREPARATION EXPENSES: Under no circumstances shall DLA be responsible for any response preparation expenses, submission costs or other expenses, costs, damages or loss of whatever nature incurred as a result of the respondent’s participation in this RFI process. Respondent understands and agrees that they submit a response at their own risk and expense and release DLA from any claim for damages or other liability arising out of the RFI process.

ERRORS IN RESPONSE: DLA shall not be responsible for any errors in respondent’s response. Respondent is responsible for careful review of their entire response to ensure that all information is correct and complete.

Thank you in advance for your participation and contribution!