RFI_Sources Sought Audiometers - 9 JUN 2025.pdf

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

Mini Audiometers NSN #6515-01-514-0065

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND

PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION. THE

SUBMISSION OF PRICING, CAPABILITIES FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, AND OTHER

MARKET INFORMATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI IN

ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e).

DISCLAIMER: This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. IAW FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.

SOURCES SOUGHT DESCRIPTION: This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a sources sought/RFI only. The purpose of this sources sought/RFI is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 334510 Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing. The size standard, in number of employees, is 1250. The ordering period consists of three, 12-month ordering periods, a total of 36-months.

Responses to sources sought will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to sources sought, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to sources sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses for a solicitation announcement.

Health Readiness Contracting Office is seeking sources that have the capability to supply and install Mini Audiometers, Sound Level Meters, and corresponding software for the United States Military Entrance Processing Command (MEPS), equipment must meet or exceed standards set forth in ANSI S3.6 1989, ASA 81-1989, ISO 389-1985, C.H.D.P. Equipment, at a minimum, will meet the following requirements.

Equipment Equipment Requirements

Mini Audiometer

• Hearing Threshold Range: 0 to 90 dB in 5 dB steps

• RAM: 1 GB minimum to 4 GB

• HDD: 8 GB minimum

• Operating system: 32- or 64-bit Windows with

1.4 GHz or higher processor

• Hearing Threshold Range: 0 to 90 dB in 5 dB steps

• Delivery of instructions in at least 21 languages

• Supports access to MHS-Genesis and

DOEHRS

• Must be able to attach to existing audiometric booths https://www.parttarget.com/6515-01-514-0065_6515015140065_03-1619.html/-4649AD6F-1D2C-4111-B2F3-E16F5E325CB2

Sound Level Meter

• Indicators: power, left response, right response

• Test Frequencies: 500 Hz,1,2,3,4,6,8 kHz

• Response Threshold: Minimum 65 dB Hl nominal

• Dimensions: 7in x 5 in x 4 in

The information identified above is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive and to indicate the quality of the supplies/services that will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the supplies/services that fulfill the required specifications.

If you are interested and can provide the sought-out equipment, please provide the requested information as well as the information indicated below. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions:

(1) Please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), HUBZone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc.

(2) Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified under this RFI?

3) Are you the manufacturer or distributor of the items being referenced above (or equivalent product/solution)? What is the manufacturing country of origin of these items?

(4) If you are a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above (or equivalent product/solution), do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified?

(5) Does your company have an FSS contract with GSA or the NAC or are you a contract holder with NASA SEWP or any other federal contract? If so, please provide the contract type and number.

(6) If you are an FSS GSA/NAC or NASA SEWP contract holder or other federal contract holder, are the referenced items/solutions available on your schedule/contract?

(7) Please provide general pricing for your products/solutions for market research purposes.

(8) Please submit your equipment capabilities regarding the equipment requirements listed above and any information pertaining to “equal to” items to establish capabilities for planning purposes.

(9) Please provide your EIN number.

*** Submissions addressing Section (8) should show clear, compelling and convincing evidence that all equal to items meet all equipment requirements. ***

The deadline for response to this request is no later than 1 pm, Central Time Zone, June 25, 2025.

The contract type is anticipated to be Firm Fixed Price with three, 12 month ordering periods for a total of 36 months.

All responses to this Sources Sought, shall be electronically submitted to the Contract Specialist, Alexis V. Medrano, via email at alexis.v.medrano.civ@health.mil and the Contracting Officer, Catherine-Tehila Johnson at catherine-tehila.o.johnson.civ@health.mil. No phone calls will be accepted.

All data received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from any release outside the Government.

All questions must be submitted to the Contract Specialist and the Contracting Officer identified above. The Government is not committed nor obligated to pay for the information provided, and no basis for claims against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to this Sources Sought.

mailto:alexis.v.medrano.civ@health.mil mailto:catherine-tehila.o.johnson.civ@health.mil