Sources Sought Notice -- Semi Closed Loop Requirement.pdf

Sources Sought Notice (SSN)

1. Title: Semi Closed Loop Control Cardiovascular Resuscitation for Prolonged Field Care

2. Agency: United States Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRDC), Combat Casualty Care Research Program (CCCRP); Fort Detrick, MD

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

4. Subject: The USAMRDC’s CCCRP is conducting market research to identify vendors with the capability to meet the Government’s requirement for the development of a semi closed loop system using totally invasive monitoring that aims to provide a human operator with personalized therapeutic recommendations for the delivery of blood, intravenous fluids, vasopressors, and inotropes based on the specific physiologic signals of the patient (see Section 5 “Description” below for more details). This market research may also assist with the further development and/or refinement of the requirement.

5. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: The NAICS code for this requirement is 541715 -- Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology), with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees.

Product or Service Code (PSC): The PSC for this requirement is AN43 – Health R&D Services; Health Care – Other; Experimental Development.

6. Disclaimer: Unless a secondary, etc. source is discovered as a result of this RFI, the Government intends to utilize the authority cited at 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, to issue a sole source award. In accordance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation and Procedures, Guidance, and Information (DFARS PGI) 206.302-1, since the Government is utilizing the authority at FAR 6.302-1, a SSN shall be posted. The University of Pittsburgh has previously developed the foundational AI-based predictive analytics, closed-loop, functional hemodynamic monitoring-based control system for personalized resuscitation of high acuity battlefield casualties, currently at a TRL 4 level and is currently the only know capable source.

The intent of this SSN is to solicit capabilities statements from as many potential sources as is practicable. This SSN is for information and planning purposes only, at this time, and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the Government. This SSN is not a Request for Proposal/Quote, nor does it restrict the Government to an ultimate acquisition approach. This notice is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the

Sources Sought Notice Semi Closed Loop Control Cardiovascular Resuscitation for Prolonged Field Care

Government. Neither unsolicited proposals nor any other kind of offers will be considered in response to this SSN. 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 SSN or any follow-up information requests. The Government will not pay for solicited information. All information received in response to this SSN or any follow-up information request that is marked ‘Proprietary’, or includes any other confidentiality marking, will be handled accordingly. Responses to the SSN will not be returned. At this time no solicitation has been released; therefore, please do not request a copy of the solicitation. Additionally, questions concerning the composition and requirements for a future request for proposal will not be entertained. NO PHONE

INQUIRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED.

7. Description: The USAMRDC’s CCCRP has a requirement to develop a semi closed loop system using totally invasive monitoring that aims to provide a human operator with personalized therapeutic recommendations for the delivery of blood, intravenous fluids, vasopressors, and inotropes based on the specific physiologic signals of the patient.

8. Submission Instructions: Vendors interested in submitting a response must furnish a capabilities statement and list of references or past experience that demonstrates their ability to meet the requirements of this SSN. All information regarding capabilities statements or any other proprietary information relative to this SSN shall be marked appropriately. Submission should include the following information:

• Capabilities statement;

• List of references and past experience similar to the Government’s requirement;

• Contact information.

9. Response Due Date: Interested vendors should submit their SSN response electronically by 9:00 AM EDT on 30 April 2024 via email to Alana M. Sowers at alana.m.sowers.civ@healthl.mil.

10. Additional Instructions to Responders:

10.1. The Government appreciates and welcomes responses from all capable and qualified sources.

10.2. The Government welcomes input and will accept questions pertaining to this SSN;

however, the Government reserves the right to answer or not to answer all questions received. Questions pertaining to this SSN are due by 11:00 AM EDT on 25 April 2024.

Only one set of questions per vendor will be accepted. Telephone requests will not be accepted. Answers to the questions will be provided by 5:00 PM EDT on 26 April 2024 and posted as an attachment as part of an amendment to this notice.

mailto:alana.m.sowers.civ@healthl.mil

10.3. The subject header of the email for submission of questions and/or the SSN response shall be:

• “SSN Questions Semi Closed Loop” to submit SSN questions; or

• “SSN Response Semi Closed Loop” to submit a SSN response.

10.4. Interested vendors should submit a response that demonstrates their ability to perform the scope of work identified in this SSN. The submission shall not exceed 20 typed pages; additional sheets for cover page, table of contents, tables and charts will not be counted towards the 20-page limit.

10.4.1. Format specifications include:10- to 12-point font, single-spaced, single-sided,

8.5 x 11-inch pages with 1-inch margins. All submissions must be made electronically and be in one of the following formats: Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF.

10.5. Fill in the below table and include it with your SSN submission:

Question Answer

SSN Title

Vendor Name

Vendor Address

Vendor Point of Contact

Phone Number

Email Address

Tax Identification Number (TIN)

Cage Code

DUNS

Vendor Web Page

Vendor Location(s)

Vendor is / is not a Small Business

Vendor is / is not System for Award Management (SAM) Registered

Other Classifications (e.g. 8(a), HUBZone, Woman-Owned, Veteran-Owned, Service- Disabled Veteran-Owned)

If 8(a), date that the vendor graduates from the 8(a) program.

Vendor, performing as the Prime Contractor, has / has not been awarded a cost-reimbursement contract (e.g. cost, cost-sharing, cost-plus-incentive-fee, cost-plus-award-fee, and cost-plus-fixed-fee) with the Federal Government.

11. Additional Disclaimer and Important Notes: The purpose of this SSN is to gain market knowledge. 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 and qualifications to perform the work.

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.

12. Confidentiality: All ‘Proprietary’, ‘Classified’, ‘Confidential’, or ‘Sensitive’ information shall be marked as such and will be treated accordingly. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s).

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