Telemetry implantable device and data recording system

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. Also, this acquisition is being conducted under FAR 13.5, Test Program Procedures for commercial items. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposal are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is W81XWH-16-T-0077. The solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). Provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 05-66 are incorporated. It is the contractor's responsibility to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses: www.acqnet.gov.far

and www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm. The NAICS code is 334516 with a small business size standard of 1000. This requirement is solicited unrestricted Brand Name or Equal.

Brand Name or Equal

1. Brand Name: Stellar Telemetry Implantable Transmitters, Type TA-XL
Part Number: 430001-IMP-12 Manufacturer: TSE Systems Quantity: Seventy Two (72)

2. Brand Name: Stellar Telemetry Implantable Transmitters (Refundable Deposits)
Part Number: 430001-IMP-DEP-01
Manufacturer: TSE Systems Quantity: Seventy Two (72)

3. Brand Name: Stellar Telemetry Receiver 8-fold & Antenna
Part Number: 430001-REC-03 Manufacturer: TSE Systems Quantity: Four (4)

Operational or Equal Characteristics:

1. The system shall include implantable telemetry devices capable of recording and transmitting physiological data, to include: ECG, blood pressure, temperature and activity. Telemetry implants must be able to be used in nonhuman primates and must have a battery life of at least 36 months of continuous or intermittent use.
2. The system shall have antennas capable of receiving telemetry data without having to modify the animal cages. Antennas and receivers must be able to be place in active animal rooms and be unobtrusive. These items must not be attached to animal cage or hinder normal access to the animal cage door or feeding system.
3. The system shall be able to be used with the existing telemetry data acquisition system, which runs the Notocord hem Evolution program, version 4.3.0.47, on Windows 7. The system must be able to transmit digital data over a Cat 5e cable to the data acquisition system.
4. The implantable telemetry device shall have the capability to store data to prevent loss of data during transmission in the event of receiver or transmission equipment failure.

Maintenance services/software upgrades

1. Maintenance services are not needed.