SUBJECT: Requirements for Clip-on Monitoring System The following is Section 3 of the Performance Specification for the Clip-on Monitoring System. It is to be used as supplemental information for the RFI posted 03 May 2005. This posting is to be used for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the government. This is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP), Invitation for Bid, or an announcement of a solicitation. Response to this posting is strictly voluntary and will not affect any corporation's ability to submit an offer if a solicitation is released. There is no bid package or solicitation document associated with this announcement. The purpose of this document is to provide further information to that contained within the RFI. Any requests for a solicitation package will be disregarded. 3. REQUIREMENTS 3.1 First article. When specified (see 6.2), a sample shall be subjected to first article inspection in accordance with 4.2. 3.2 Recycled, recovered, or environmentally preferable materials. Recycled, recovered, or environmentally preferable materials should be used to the maximum extent possible, provided that the material meets or exceeds the operational and maintenance requirements, and promotes economically advantageous life cycle costs. 3.3 Design. 3.3.1 Monitoring device. The dimensions of the monitoring device shall not exceed 7”L x 4”W x 2”H. The weight of the monitoring device shall not exceed 32 ounces. 3.3.2 Detection device. The dimensions of each detection device shall not exceed 2.5”L x 2.5”W x 1.5”H. The weight of each detection device shall not exceed 8 ounces. 3.3.3 Color and finish. The monitoring and detection devices shall be of drab color and non-reflective surface finish. There shall be no sharp edges, burrs, or protrusions that may injure the user or accidentally snag the user’s clothing or equipment. 3.3.4 Ruggedization. The outermost protective material of the monitoring and detection devices shall be able to withstand chipping, cracking, or peeling and shall protect the device against rust, corrosion, or degradation when subjected to the environmental requirements herein. 3.4 User interface. 3.4.1 User interface of monitoring device. 3.4.1.1 Hand operation. The monitoring device shall be held and fully operable by a single user using one hand without the need for external stabilization aid, such as a stationary object, tripod, or similar tool. 3.4.1.2 Manual controls. All controls shall be operable by a single user wearing utility, weather protective, or biological/chemical protective gloves and shall be designed to enable the user to use either hand. 3.4.1.3 Display. The brightness and contrast of the display shall be adjustable by the user. 3.4.1.4 Night vision goggle compatibility. The displays and manual controls shall be clear and discernable with and without the use of military night vision goggles. 3.4.1.5 Blackout. The monitoring device shall enable the user to completely power on/off all illumination within the device within one manual motion without affecting the continued operation of the device. 3.4.1.6 Audio. The monitoring device shall enable the user to silence all sounds produced by the device or as a result of operation of the device within one manual motion without affecting the continued operation of the device. 3.4.2 User interface of detection device. 3.4.2.1 Hand operation. The detection device shall be held and fully operable by a single user using one hand without the need for external stabilization aid, such as a stationary object, tripod, or similar tool. 3.4.2.2 Manual controls. All controls shall be operable by a single user wearing utility, weather protective, or biological/chemical protective gloves and shall be designed to enable the user to use either hand. 3.4.2.3 Display. The brightness and contrast of the display shall be adjustable by the user. 3.4.2.4 Night vision goggle compatibility. The displays and manual controls shall be clear and discernable with and without the use of military night vision goggles. 3.4.2.5 Blackout. The detection device shall enable the user to completely power on/off all illumination within the device within one manual motion without affecting the continued operation of the device. 3.4.2.6 Audio. The detection device shall enable the user to silence all sounds produced by the device or as a result of operation of the device within one manual motion without affecting the continued operation of the device. 3.5 Performance characteristics. 3.5.1 Performance characteristics of monitoring device. 3.5.1.1 Data. The monitoring device shall wirelessly receive the heart and breathing rates, device location, and remaining battery life of up to 10 detection devices. 3.5.1.2 Display. The monitoring device shall display numerically the heart and breathing rates of any of up to 10 detection devices. The device shall display the location of any of up to 10 detection devices relative to the monitoring device. A display screen shall allow the user to view the heart rate of up to 10 detection devices within one screen; the user shall then be able to select any of up to 10 detection devices displayed for further review of data. 3.5.1.3 Initialization. The monitoring device shall be fully operable and able to display data within 30 seconds of power on. 3.5.1.4 User control. The monitoring device shall allow the user to power on/off the wireless transmitter of any of up to 10 detection devices without disabling any other function of the detection device. 3.5.2 Performance characteristics of detection devices. The following performance characteristics shall be applicable to each detection device: 3.5.2.1 Heart rate detection. The detection device shall detect the heart rate of the patient through clothing, non-metallic body armor, weather protective gear, Mission-Oriented Protective Posture gear, or any combination thereof within an accuracy of plus or minus 5 percent of the actual heart rate. Heart rate data shall be transmitted to the monitoring device. 3.5.2.2 Breathing rate detection. The detection device shall detect the breathing rate of the patient through clothing, non-metallic body armor, weather protective gear, Mission-Oriented Protective Posture gear, or any combination thereof within an accuracy of plus or minus 5 percent of the actual breathing rate. Breathing rate data shall be transmitted to the monitoring device. 3.5.2.3 Location of device. The detection device shall determine its location and transmit location information to the monitoring device. 3.5.2.4 Placement of device. The detection device shall be attached to the outermost covering of the patient on the patient’s torso. The device shall not be placed on the head or any limb and shall not require skin contact. 3.5.2.5 Continuous monitoring. The detection device shall be detecting and displaying heart and breathing rates within 10 seconds of power on. 3.5.2.6 Detection of user. The detection device shall not detect the heart or breathing rate of any person, including the user, other than the patient to which the device is attached. 3.5.2.7 Display. The detection device shall display numerically the heart and breathing rates of the patient. 3.5.3 Wireless link. Each detection device shall wirelessly transmit to the monitoring device current heart and breathing rates, the device’s location, and remaining battery life. The monitoring device shall wirelessly receive the heart and breathing rates, device location, and remaining battery life of up to 10 detection devices. The monitoring device and detection device shall have a wireless link range radius of not less than 100 feet in open space, urban environment, high foliage, desert, or mountainous terrain. 3.6 Data handling and processing. 3.6.2 Data storage. The monitoring device shall internally save the heart and breathing rate and device location data of up to 10 detection devices. These data shall be current to within the last 6 hours of each device’s operation. Data shall be saved in a format that is accessible and read by any current commercially available laptop or personal computer without the need for additional software. 3.6.3 Data transfer. The monitoring device shall interface with current commercially available laptops and personal computers for data transfers and software reprogramming or updates. 3.7 Interchangeability. Any monitoring device shall be reprogrammable to allow wireless link of any 1 to 10 detection devices. 3.8 Power source. 3.8.1 Continuous use. The monitoring device and each detection device shall be fully operable and meet all performance requirements in the required environmental conditions herein for 12 continuous hours without replacement of batteries. 3.8.2 Battery. The monitoring device and each detection device shall use common, commercially-available type and size batteries. 3.8.3 Data loss. The monitoring device shall not lose stored patient data or user-selectable settings when the power source battery (see 3.8.2) loses power or is removed and replaced. 3.8.4 Battery life indicator. The monitoring device shall display remaining battery life of the monitoring device and each detection device. 3.8.5 Power control. The monitoring device and each detection device shall enable the user to manually power on/off the device. 3.9 Environmental conditions. 3.9.1 Altitude. The CoMS shall operate continuously for 6 hours in a low pressure, high altitude environment. The CoMS shall be fully operable after withstanding rapid pressure changes. 3.9.2 High temperature. The CoMS shall operate continuously for 6 hours in ambient air temperature up to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. The CoMS shall operate after exposure of 12 hours to induced temperature up to 160 degrees Fahrenheit. 3.9.3 Low temperature. The CoMS shall operate continuously for 6 hours in ambient air temperature up to -60 degrees Fahrenheit. The CoMS shall operate after exposure of 12 hours to induced temperature up to -60 degrees Fahrenheit. 3.9.4 Rain. The CoMS shall operate continuously for 6 hours in rain and blowing rain environment. 3.9.5 Humidity. The CoMS shall operate continuously for 6 hours in an environment with a relative humidity of 0 to 100 percent. The CoMS shall operate after exposure of 24 hours in an environment with a relative humidity of 0 to 100 percent. 3.9.6 Fungus. The CoMS shall operate after exposure to fungi. 3.9.7 Salt fog. The CoMS shall operate after exposure to corrosive salt environments. 3.9.8 Sand and dust. The CoMS shall operate continuously for 6 hours in a blowing sand environment. 3.9.9 Vibration. The CoMS shall operate after exposure to loose cargo vibration of jet and propeller fixed-wing aircraft and helicopter. 3.9.10 Shock. The CoMS shall withstand and operate after exposure to non-repetitive shocks encountered in handling and transportation. 3.9.11 Icing/freezing rain. The CoMS shall operate continuously in freezing rain or freezing drizzle. The CoMS shall operate after exposure to freezing rain or freezing drizzle. 3.9.12 Transit drop. The CoMS shall withstand the impact and shall be operable after a free vertical fall of 5 feet. The preceding is to be used as supplemental information to the RFI posted 3 May 2005. The Government is seeking information about the requirements as described. Respondents are encouraged to provide beneficial comments regarding the requirements of this specification. In general, comments or suggested changes should be followed by a brief explanation. For submissions to be considered, developers/sponsors must electronically supply (.doc or .pdf format) the preceding information in the order and format in which it is presented to Mr. William Keihl,
[email protected] or Lt. Casey Walterscheid,
[email protected] no later than 1700, June 17, 2005. Telephonic responses will not be accepted. Questions may be submitted to Lt. Dan Holt,
[email protected]. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this information or otherwise pay for the information solicited. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of preparing submissions in responses to this information and the Government's use of such information. Submittals will not be returned to the sender. Respondents of this posting may be requested to provide additional information/details based on their initial submittals. The Government recognizes that proprietary data may be part of this effort. If so, clearly mark such restricted or proprietary data and present it as an addendum to the non-restricted/non-proprietary information. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any improperly identified proprietary information. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with the applicable Government regulations. The Government reserves the right to select one, some, or none of the submissions for further investigation. Submissions shall not exceed ten (10) 8.5 X 11 inch, single-sided pages per product. Patents, license agreements, independent technical reports, and laboratory reports may be attached in an appendix and will not count against the length requirement. Vendors who submit packages for review do so with the understanding that U.S. Government personnel as well as their support contractors will review their material and data. Respondents will not be contacted regarding their submission or information gathered as a result of this notice nor the outcome of the Government's review of the solicited information.