Ultrasound Simulation System - For training purposes - Veterans Affairs Palo Alto HCS Respond by 1pm, Friday, Sep 13, 2013

This is a Sources Sought Notice - Market Research



This is a Sources Sought Notice is to seek out Interested Vendors identified as Service Disabled Veteran Owned (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) and Small Businesses interested in bidding on this requirement. If interested in bidding, vendors should notify the Contracting Officer (CO) by emailing Leala.Jew@va.gov by the due date indicated on this notice.



Synopsis of Work: Ultrasound Training System



The Contractor shall furnish this medical training equipment to be used by the Palo Alto VA Medical Center anesthesiologists. Equipment is to be used for training purposes.



Brand Name or Equal:



1. eZono Quantum Leap Medical, eZ3000 Ultrasound System that mimics ultrasound guided regional nerve blocks which can give a variety of different physical conditions. This will aid the learner to perfect technique in a safe environment and improve patient care. This medical equipment is portable.



2. Starter Kit with 35CL60 eZono convex LF Probe



3. Desktop Stand - eZono 3013002



This system should have the following Salient characteristics:



1. Ultrasound system designed for the training needs of anesthetists, emergency care providers and other health care providers (Simulating what the providers would use in their real environment)

2. Used to visualize nerves

3. Used for regional anesthesia and vascular access

4. Used for training and research

5. Portable, light weight: can easily be transported to other areas for teaching

6. Range of probes: linear, convex

7. Range of linear, convex and micro-convex probes available with unique features for:

o Nerve Blocks e.g.

Plexus Brachialis

Sciatic Nerve

Epidural & Spinal

Rescue Blocks

o Emergency Procedures e.g.

FAST

FEEL

PREP

8. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

9. Pleural Examination

10. Internal memory; store up to 30, 000 images or 30 minutes of continuous video

11. USB ports, express card port

12. Built in microphone

13. Superior image quality; can be customized to resemble real clinical equipment

14. Real time auto contrast

15. Icon based graphical user interface: makes it easy for learners to learn

16. Touch screen

17. Simple to use

18. Easy to clean

19. Fast boot time; important for on the spot training

20. Long battery life; not tethered by a power cord

21. Easy to understand user interface: direction from computer system for learner

22. Can allow self-directed learning (cue cards)

23. Customization of learning

24. Able to offer software upgrades



Salient Characteristics on the Desk-top Stand:



1. Robust tabletop holder allows positioning the ultrasound simulator in any angle in 180 degrees

2. The multi-mounting gets attached to the system via VESA interface. Up to 90 degree adjustable hinge design allows comfortable viewing.

3. Compact size easy to use and mount everywhere.



The proposed NAICS code is 339112 and small business size 500 employees.



The VA intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price Contract.



A Combined Synopsis/Solicitation document will be published on/about Sep 16, 2013 with a due date of proposals by Thursday, Sep 19, 2013 by 4pm, Pacific Standard Time (PST)



Responses to this notice should be emailed to Leala.Jew@va.gov no later than 1 PM, PST, Friday, Sep 13, 2013. Include the following information: POC Name and address of company, phone numbers, DUNS number, and email address.



Submit questions by email to Leala.Jew@va.gov



DISCLAIMER



This Sources Sought Notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this notice that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this notice.