MPIC Gear for Health Services

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking medical training equipment for their Coast Guard Certified Medical Person in Charge (MPIC) Course. The procurement involves multiple medical training simulators and devices, including ear examination simulators, obstetric trainers, hemorrhage control trainers, spine boards, suture training sets, and advanced airway simulators. NOAA will evaluate offers based on best value, considering equipment capability, authorized distributor status, parts/service availability, and pricing. Vendors must submit detailed material specifications, pricing breakdowns, proof of liability insurance, and three past performance references. All questions must be submitted in writing to james.pritchard@noaa.gov within 3 calendar days after the solicitation's issuance, with electronic quotes due by December 20, 2024, at 1200 EST.

The solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 423450, with a size standard of 200 employees. Specific quantities include 4 ear examination simulators, 4 obstetric trainers, 8 simulated blood units, 6 hemorrhage control trainers, 8 spine boards, 10 hard shell cases, 20 suture training devices, 6 arm/leg suture sets, and 3 advanced airway simulators. The contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed-price commercial procurement using FAR Part 12 procedures. Delivery is required no later than January 31, 2025, to NOAA Health Services in Norfolk, Virginia, with goods to be delivered FOB Destination. While no specific award value is mentioned, the procurement represents a targeted medical training equipment upgrade for NOAA's medical training program.