Mechancal lucas 3 chest compression system

The Washington Headquarters Service, on behalf of the Defense Department, is seeking to procure a Mechanical Lucas 3 Chest Compression System that will enable emergency responders to deliver hands-free chest compressions to patients experiencing cardiac arrest. The device must comply with 2024 International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) standards, operate at compression ratios of 100-120 beats per minute, and feature automatic self-testing upon startup with continuous and asynchronous operation capability. Key technical requirements include a maximum device weight of 20 pounds with battery installed, an operating temperature range of +32°F to +104°F, and operation via battery, 120-VAC power supply, or 12-VDC vehicle adapter, with no patient weight restrictions. The government is accepting sources sought submissions from interested vendors to identify capable suppliers; however, this is an informational notice and no contract will be awarded directly from this phase. Vendors must submit their responses by email to Ms. Ronda A. Jordan and Ms. Keisha Simmons by April 2, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST, with responses limited to 10 pages in MS Word, Excel, or PDF format.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation, and no incumbent contractor or award value has been disclosed in the sources sought notice. The complete packaged system, including carrying case, must weigh under 24 pounds and include one backboard, two patient stabilization straps, two suction cups, two rechargeable batteries, and instruction materials. Vendors must provide a minimum five-year extendable warranty covering parts, labor, preventative maintenance, battery service, and recurring software updates, with a product lifetime of at least eight years and on-site service capability. Delivery is required 120 days after contract award, and the primary NAICS classification is 334510 (Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing). All interested firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and capable of passing a standard background check, with preference given to small businesses, 8(a) firms, HUB-Zone certified entities, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses.