RFI Memo Sources Sought for MRI Patient Monitoring System .docx

Request for Information MRI Patient Monitoring System

The JBSA-Randolph Contracting Squadron, 502 CONS/JBKBA, is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the capabilities to meet the requirement and qualifications for providing an MRI Patient Monitoring System (Product Name and Number: Expression MR400 or Iradimed 3880Q-1). If an equal MRI Patient Monitoring System is proposed, please provide adequate information (e.g. Manufacturer, Part Number, Item Specifications). The Government is seeking information on the availability of capable contractors to provide the aforementioned MRI Patient Monitoring System for JBSA Lackland, TX. Please see the salient characteristics below.

The North American Standard Industry Classification System (NAICS) code anticipated for this acquisition is 423450 Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers. Based on responses to this Request for Information (RFI), this requirement may be set aside for Small Business or procured through Full and Open competition. The Government reserves the right to decide whether or not a small business set-aside is appropriate. Interested firms are encouraged to recommend a more appropriate NAICS in their response; however, include the rationale for an alternate selection.

This Request for Information (RFI) is issued for informational and planning purposes only. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE OR SOLICITATION FOR AN OFFER; therefore, in accordance with FAR 15.201(c) any responses to this inquiry will not constitute nor will be considered as a contractor offer, and no award will be issued as a result of this inquiry. This information will be used by the 502 CONS/JBKBA for market research purposes only, and the submitted information will not be returned. Submitted information will be protected in accordance with DoDD 5400.11, Department of Defense Privacy Program, and DoD 5400.11-R, Department of Defense Privacy Program, and no feedback will be provided regarding submissions, or the total number of submissions received. Interested parties are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this request for information, as the government is not liable for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this request.

The purpose of this RFI is to query the market for potential interested, capable, responsible, and qualified commercial small business offerors that can provide/perform the stated requirement. The government is interested in collecting market data/information in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10, from potential sources that have the capability to provide a MRI Patient Monitoring System. Interested and/or potential small business offerors are requested and encouraged to submit responses to the questions below under the Market Survey/Questionnaire, not later than 12:00 P.M. Central Time (CST) on 7 August 2024. No extension will be granted. **All correspondence resulting from this RFI shall be sent to Ms. Sasha Juarez at sasha.juarez@us.af.mil.

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT: The draft document is intended to provide a general description of this project.

**The following is an excerpt for this project.

REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS:

· Viewing Screen

· LCD Screen w/ five-wire resistive touch screen in color w/LED Backlight

· 1366 (H) by 768 (V) pixels

· Anti-glare

· Adjustable tilt between 5 - 35 degrees

· Voltage

· 100 to 240 VAC, ± 10 percent

· 50 to 60 Hz, single phase

· 1.4 A @ 100 VAC / 0.7 A @ 240 VAC

· Internally fused (3.15 A, slow blow @ 250 VAC), AC line and neutral

· Lithium-Ion battery

· Can maintain alarms and monitoring functions for a minimum of 8 continuous hours at 100% battery life

· Notifications

· Alarm Light Priority Indicators

· RED = High (960 Hz @ 10 pulses per sound burst and 5-second pause between bursts)

· Yellow = Medium (720 Hz @ 3 pulses per sound burst, with a 7-second pause between bursts)

· Blue = Steady (480 Hz @ 2 pulses per sound burst, with a 15-second pause between bursts)

· Loudness of alarm sounds at minimum 45–86 dB

· Performance Longevity

· ECG & SPO2 continuously for 8 hours

· CO2 continuously for 6 hours (with or without AGENT)

· P1 and P2 continuously for 6 hours

· AGENT analysis continuously for 6 hours

· Temperature continuously for 6 hours

· NIBP readings every 5 minutes for 6 hours

· Recharge Cart from a fully discharged battery in approx. 12 hours with unit turned off

· Battery charge time to 90% capacity in approx. 6 hours.

· Recharge Module from a fully discharged battery in approx. 4 hours

· Battery charge time to 90% capacity in less than 4 hours

· Automatic/Manual Heart Rate mode

· Height

· Cart: 127.3 cm (50.1 inches)

· Wireless ECG patient module: 18.2 cm (7.17 inches)

· Wireless SpO2 patient module: 13.0 cm (5.13 inches)

· Width

· Cart: 47.5 cm (18.7 inches)

· Wireless ECG patient module: 6.7 cm (2.65 inches)

· Wireless SpO2 patient module: 6.5 cm (2.55 inches)

· Depth

· Cart: 55.9 cm (22 inches)

· Wireless ECG patient module: 3.1 cm (1.24 inches)

· Wireless SpO2 patient module: 3.1 cm (1.24 inches)

Operating Conditions The proposed patient vital monitoring system must be MRI Safe or be in MRI Condition and able to be utilized in an MRI suite. Additionally, the unit must have wireless capabilities with a monitoring system that is detachable from the base and able to be monitored outside the MRI room while the base remains in the room hooked up to the patient. The system must be capable of monitoring cardiac vitals, SpO2, ECG, CO2, and blood pressure at a minimum. The system must have a rechargeable battery and be able to operate while unplugged from wall or charging station.

Market Survey/Questionnaire shall include the following information:

Entity Name: _____________________________________

Name of Point of Contact: ___________________________

Phone Number: ____________________________________

Email Address: ____________________________________

CAGE CODE: ____________________________________

DUNS NUMBER: _________________________________

Web Page URL:

SAMS Registered? Yes/No

Is your company on the GSA Schedule? Yes/No

Is your company a small business as defined by the Small Business Administration? Yes/No

If YES, what are your small business certification(s) under NAICS Code 423450? Identify the following:

8(a) Certified: (Yes / No) HUBZone Certified: (Yes / No) Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB): (Yes / No) Small Disadvantaged Business: (Yes / No) Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB): (Yes / No) Women Owned Small Business (WOSB): (Yes / No) Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB): (Yes / No)

Primary Point of Contact(s):

Sasha Juarez, USAF Contract Specialist, JBKBA 502d Contracting Squadron sasha.juarez@us.af.mil Phone: 210-652-3058 Brian Cooper, USAF Contracting Officer/Section Chief 502d Contracting Sq/JBKBA brian.cooper.18@us.af.mil Phone: 210-652-5460