6515--Brand Name I Medgraphic PFT Plethysmograph Body Boxes Lebanon VAMC

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION ANNOUNCEMENT. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY FY23. This Request for Information (RFI) is intended 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 Department of Veterans Affairs. Because this is a Request for Information announcement, no evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to the respondents.

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TITLE OF PROJECT: Platinum Elite DX Body Plethysmograph with RTD and accessories.

A. GENERAL INFORMATION

(1) Scope of Need: The vendor shall provide all resources necessary to accomplish the deliverables described in this statement of need (SON), except as may otherwise be specified.

B. TYPE OF CONTRACT: Firm Fixed Price.

C. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

(1) The contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, documentation, services, and other items necessary to deliver and assemble Platinum Elite DX Body Plethysmographs with RTD.

(2) The Lebanon VA Medical Center (LVAMC) has a brand name only requirement for the Medgraphics Platinum Elite DX Body Plethysmographs with RTD and accessories. The VA Respiratory PFT Clinic program is moving towards Somnoware nationally. The current PFT boxes and equipment used in conjunction will be obsolete once this transition occurs. Medgraphics Platinum Elite DX Body Plethysmographs equipment is compatible with Somnoware. If we do not transition to this system and purchase new body boxes, the PFT clinic may be without adequate equipment to maintain access. The Platinum Elite System allows for testing inside and outside of the box. Medgraphics has an excellent body box without a weight limit, provides the smallest footprint and is FDA approved for purchase.

This requirement consists of the following Brand Name required items:

Platinum Elite DX Body Plethysmograph with RTD-which includes 726 Liter Plethysmograph Chamber with Spirometry, Thoracic Gas Volumes, Airways Resistance, Nitrogen Washout and Real Time Diffusion Capacity.

Workstation Desk for Platinum Elite

Environment Monitor and Interface Cable

MultiUser Software Option for Platinum Elite

PreVent Flow Sensor Handle

Flow Sensor- Patient interface with the prevent flow sensor. Simple snap-in design no warm-up or recalibration required between patients. No moving parts or electronics for maximum durability. Can be sterilized, used with a filter, or discarded, making it extremely versatile and cost effective.

Data Management needs includes:

BreezeConnect HL7 Interface Software for Orders and Results (Test and Production Software) included.

BreezeReview Physician Review Software

Pulmonary Consult Software option for BreezeReview

Electronic Signature Software Option for BreezeReview

One-day Onsite Operator Training and Go-Live Support for BreezeConnect

8 Hours Remote Professional Service Time

One-Year UltraCare Preferred Support Agreement for Elite

Two Day Onsite Operator Training (up to 4 people)

Consumable Items:

preVent Flow Sensor Qty 1

BreathPath Patient Circuit Qty 2

Kit 2: Filter, Nose Clip and Mouthpiece Qty 2

Salient Characteristics

Platinum elite module:

Height: 69.5 in (176.5 cm)

Circumference: 113 in (287 cm) Diameter (door closed) 37 in (94 cm) System weight: 350 lbs (158 kgs) Internal volume: 726 L

Vertical extension: 20 in (51 cm)

Horizontal extension: 14 in (35.5 cm)

Construction: aluminum/acrylic arm adjustments

Prevent Flow Sensor Specs:

Bidirectional Pitot tube flow sensor Range: ±18 L/s

Accuracy: ±3% or 50 mL, whichever is greater (meets or exceeds ATS/ERS clinical performance standards)

Resistance: