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 ¼ 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