Robotic Body-Weight Support System

Added: May 11, 2018 4:45 pm This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 -- Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, in conjunction with FAR -- Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures; and supplemented with additional information included in this notice.

This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-96, dated November 6, 2017.

Solicitation 36C26218Q0647 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) and constitutes the only solicitation. The Government intends to award a single Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) award contract.

This procurement will be issued under as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. NAICS Code is 339112 and the Small Business Administration s (SBA) size standard 1000 Employees.

The Government is seeking a contract to acquire Robotic Body-Weight Support System. This solicitation contains a brand name justification for the following systems and components:

Robotic Body-Weight Support System in Loma Linda CLC



THE SYSTEM MUST MEET ALL THESE SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS:

Must be able to support a patient weight of at least 450 pounds.

Must have a minimum weight capacity of 20 pounds.

Must be able to control the system through an 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi communication protocol and a secondary non-Wi-Fi communication protocol. The secondary non-Wi-Fi communication protocol must be able to be switched on immediately in the event of a Wi-Fi signal loss to the system.

The system must use harnesses with rear-release buckles, underarm padding, must have a minimum of three (3) shaping/grip handles for therapist to use in controlling patient movements, and assisting in placing the harness on. Must have interchangeable groin straps and leg cuffs to accommodate different patient weights and preference for comfort and ensuring harness stays in place.

The system must have a hardwired, red mushroom Emergency Stop button on the electronics box, in addition to an on/off switch.

The system must have interactive balance training modules with real-time, video-based biofeedback that is controlled by patient movements.

The system must have interactive games with real-time, video-based biofeedback that is controlled by patient movements.

Must have fall cushioning algorithm to prevent excessive impact forces to patient.

System must have the ability to automatically turn on dynamic body-weight support without therapist input after a patient stands up after experiencing a fall.

System must have the ability to automatically increase body-weight support without therapist input during fall recovery and automatically re-establish the preset body-weight support parameters after fall recovery without therapist intervention.

System must resume active trolley tracking after fall recovery without therapist intervention.

Dynamic body-weight support must be able to accurately track vertical movements at 26 per second.

Minimum 100 feet of track included, corrosion resistant and built for use with this system.

Manufacturer of the system must have minimum eight (8) years of experience manufacturing robotic rehabilitation technology using computer-controlled algorithms for commercial sale.

Technology must have certifications by a Nationally Recognized Test Lab (NRTL) to the following standards:

AAMI ES 60601-1:2005/(R)2012

IEC 60601-1-2:2014

Title 47 CFR Part 15 Subpart B for Class A Digital Device

Response to solicitation will not be considered without:

Two (2) photos of harness. One with leg cuffs and one with groin straps.

Two (2) graphs showing impact forces with fall cushioning feature turned on and off using a fifty (50) lb. weight

Letter(s) on NRTL letterhead with list of certifications listed in item #14



See attached SF 1449 Solicitation for further details.

Place of Performance: VA Loma Linda Healthcare System (VALLHS), 11201 Benton Street, Loma Linda Ca 92357

Period of Performance: Within 60-90 days of placing order or sooner if available.

Provisions 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial and 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items are applicable to this acquisition. Furthermore, Provision 52.212-2 is utilizing the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) on an Acceptable/Unacceptable evaluation process.

Submitting Quote: Offeror(s) shall submit their quote on company letterhead and shall include the completed pricing forms, along with name, address, telephone number of the offeror, firm s DUNS#, total price and a completed copy of FAR Clause 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items or a copy of offeror s annual offeror representations and certifications (ORCA) document from www.sam.gov as required by FAR Clause 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items. As an alternative, Offeror(s) may use the Price/Cost Schedule of the attached SF 1449 for quote submission.

Submit all question(s) to Fredy Arteaga at fredy.arteaga@va.gov no later than May 15, 2018, 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST). Ensure to reference solicitation # 36C26218Q0647 within subject line of the email.

Quotes must be received by May 17, 2018, 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST). Email your quote to Fredy Arteaga at fredy.arteaga@va.gov. Ensure to reference solicitation # 36C26218Q0647 within subject line of the email. Quote(s)/offer(s) received after the prescribed deadline, shall be considered non-responsive and will not be considered for award.







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Date

52.209-6

PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT S INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, OR PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT

AUG 2013

52.212-4

CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS-- COMMERCIAL ITEMS

FEB 2012

52.212-5

CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS ALTERNATE II (JUL 2012)

AUG 2012

52.232-33

PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT

JUL 2013

52.252-2

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

FEB 1998

52.232-40

PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS

DEC 2013

52.233-1

DISPUTES

MAY 2014

52.233-3

PROTEST AFTER AWARD

AUG 1996

852.203-70

COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING

JAN 2008

852.232-72

ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS

NOV 2012

852.237-70

CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

APR 1984

852.211-73

852.215-70

BRAND NAME OR EQUAL (JAN 2008)

SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED AND VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS EVALUATION FACTORS

JAN 2008

JUL 2016



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52.211-6

52.212-1

BRANDNAME OR EQUAL

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS

AUG 1999

APR 2014

52.212-2

EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS

OCT 2014

52.212-3

OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS

NOV 2014