The Department of Veteran s Affairs, Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) intends to enter into a sole source contract authorized by FAR 13.501. The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a one-time, sole source contract to the small business, Accessibility Services, Inc., 6241 S. Tex Pt., Homosassa, FL 34448. The associated North America Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is 334118 and the Business Size Standard is 1,000 employees.
The contractor shall provide the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital, 5000 south 5th Avenue, Hines, IL with the equipment listed below (see Salient Characteristics).
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals or quotes. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the U.S. Government.
Interested persons may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement no later than 9:00 AM Central Time, Tuesday, September 4, 2018. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to meet the subject requirement. This information shall be provided at no cost or obligation to the Government. TELEPHONE INQUIRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. For questions concerning this Notice of Intent, contact
[email protected].
Product Specification and Salient Characteristics
ECU Upgrade Specification
Component
2018 Wall Box
17X17 Surface Mounted Aluminum Case
12 Channel IR Relay Board
PCB Phone Board
Pig Tail Splitter
USB Data Coupler
Female DB25 Connection
Front Facing USB Coupler
XLR Power Adapter-Female
2 Female 3.5mm plugs
Nurse Call ü connection-female connection
3.5mm IR Emitter female bulkhead connection
4 Power outlet Power Strip
5 Channel USB HUB
Custom Tablet Power Supply
IR out 3.5mm female connection
2 Sound Cards with audio also in and outs ports
USB pressure switch
IR Transceiver with available 3.5mm female jack capable of learning new IR devices via direct programming window
Cable Management to include cable covering
2018 Junction Box
Custom Bed Controller PCB Board
Available Barb Connector for sip and puff input
3.5mm female port for switch input
Embedded Pressure Switch
DB25 Male Termination Bed Control, Nurse Call, Switch
3.5mm Speaker Connection for Compatible Systems
Bed Connector for Specific bed make and model
8.5x4.5x2.5 inches-Surface Mounted
Break away connection
13 AutonoME Tablet
Windows 10 Operating System
Patient Interface Software
1.4GHz Processor-Dual Core
8GB of Random Access Memory
256 SSD Storage Device
344x216x2.2 (mm) dimensions
13.5x8.5x2.2 (inches) dimensions
5.9 lbs
8 HR Stand Alone battery life
13.3-inch LED HD Display
Touch Enabled
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities
2 USB 2.0 Speaker Output, Mic in, Auditory Feedback Port
2x3.5 mm Jacks, radio switch
2 x Built-in high-quality speakers capable of integrating with: switch, sip and puff, voice, eye gaze, touch and head mouse input methods
Dual switch or single switch scanning
Patient Interface
Fully Customizable patient interface software
advanced forms of Speech Augmentation: Messages banking, variety of
keyboards, messages integration, 2-step eye keyboard assortment, etc.
configuration of advanced forms of alternate access
visual and auditory feedback available depending on the individual need
Custom delete user functionality
Capable of internet and computer access
Interface for outbound telephone calls
Infrared transmission engagement
Nurse call access point
Capable of interfacing with multiple input methods simultaneously
Capable of auto scanning and tap to advance scanning
Comes with chess and solitaire games
Capable of integrating with long press/puff nurse all access
Comes with computer control component for computer access
Integration with the Yes You Can patient education PDF file
Word prediction capabilities
Capable of remote editing
Equipped with remote editing
Equipped with remote access and support
Allows patient to save, create and edit notes
Provides patient access to e-books, kindle, etc.
Sip and Puff Access/Microphone
Device-The Dual
Uni-directional Microphone
Sip and Puff input
Capable of both sip and puff for switch scanning access
Capable of voice input
Built in pressure switch
Can be used for desk top control via Microsoft Speech Recognition
Control hospital environment via voice or sip and puff switch scanning
Capable of mounting to both flat and round surfaces for increased
Accommodation of individual patient needs
Compatible Input Methods
Eye Gaze
Sip and Puff switch scanning
Voice Access and Control
Head Mouse/Head Tracker capabilities
Direct selection/touch input
Switch input-Single and Dual Switch Scanning
Wall Mounted Articulating Arm
Support weight of both TV and Tablet/Patient Interface
Provide dual mount for TV and Tablet/Patient interface
72 Long
Joint of articulating arm capable of rotating beyond 180 degrees on
Any AXIS
Provides +/-15 degrees of tilt towards or away from the patient to
Accommodate special needs
ECU Capabilities
Capable of light access via 37 pin connector and direct relay integration via spare 3.5mm jack
Access and control standard hospital bed via alternative form of access: head up, head down, feet up and feet down
Provide access to nurse call system via alternate forms of access
Provide access to blinds if applicable
Provide access to TV functions-volume, channels, etc.
Eye Gaze
Tracking-Hybrid Infrared video eye and binocular and monocular tracking
Working Volume-minimum of 300x200x200mm3 (WxHxD)
Accuracy, static-0.5 degree
Accuracy, over full working volume 1 degree
Bid Protests Not Available