Sources sought

Description:

Sources sought request to determine the interest and feasibility of potential vendors capable of providing the -VMAX Encore 22 Complete Pulmonary Function System. The requirement is for two (2) pulmonary function testing systems, including body plesthmography. The Vmax Encore 22 complete pulmonary function testing (PFT) system delivers an efficient and extremely flexible design, containing all the tests, features and capabilities you require in one fully integrated, compact platform. The complete system offers highly accurate and stable testing data, including the only system with flow sensing real-time BTPS correction, efficient testing procedures and new Sentry Suite software reporting and workflow, leaving clinicians more time with patients. Enhanced automatic data interpretation, automated quality assurance, including real-time monitoring/alerts, an automated sensor stability check, measured CO2 cross sensitivity and a data manager to view error codes. In addition to spirometry, the Vmax Encore 22 performs all the essential PFT tests, including: lung volume by nitrogen washout with automatic leak detection, diffusing capacity, ATS recommended real-time single breath and intra-breath (validated, non-breath holding) maximum inspiratory and expiratory pressures. The integrated APS (Aerosol Provocation System) Pro design allows bronchial provocation protocols to use a single concentration of the challenge substance, making bronchial provocation testing cost effective, simplified and more efficient.

Vendor shall be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller for the proposed equipment/system such that OEM warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. All software licensing, warranty and

Service associated with the equipment/system shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions.

Training- PULMONARY ONSITE TRAINING

Pulmonary onsite training course for 3 days with a Clinical Specialist. Student will participate in an interactive session on the proper operation of the instrument. Includes AARC CRCE credits for 2 persons.

Yes-Installation is required to assemble the VMAX ENCORE 22 machines

This requirement is for the Malcolm Grow Medical Center located at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. This is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the U.S. Government; the U.S. Government will not pay for the information provided. The information from this notice will help the Malcolm Grow Medical Center at Joint Base Andrews to plan their acquisition strategy for the requirement.

PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT a request for proposal. No solicitation exists at this time. The 11th Contracting Squadron located at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland is conducting a sources sought to determine the availability and technical capability of qualified businesses to provide the VMAX Encore 22 Complete Pulmonary Function System OR EQUAL item and associated equipment. Please note, the OR EQUAL item will be evaluated and compared to the Vaux HD B-Scan / UGM Imaging System (US) to determine if the equipment will fit the need of the Government.

For this acquisition, the NAICS code 334510 will apply. All responding businesses are required to identify their firm's size and type of business to this NAICS code size standard of 1250 employees. Interested businesses responding to this sources sought must provide a detailed description of the product they are submitting. If an OR EQUAL item is submitted, state how and why the product will fit the need of the Government. Please submit all information to juanita[email protected] by 12:00 PM Eastern on 03 May334510 2018.