65--Pliance-x 32 Expert System

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. This is a notice of intent to award a sole source under statutory 10 USC 2304(c)(1), set forth in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The Department of Veterans' Affairs, James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital (JAHVH), 13000 Bruce B. Downs Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33612 requires equipment and associated services to the study for threats to skin integrity associated with use of patient handling slings in veterans with SCI. This specialized equipment provides precise interface pressure measurements that can aid in the diagnostic utility and prevention of designated disorders including pressure ulcers. JAHVH intends to make an award to the Novel Electronics, Inc., 964 Grand Avenue, St. Paul, IN 55105. NAICS 339113 with a size standard of 500 employees. No solicitation document is available. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within ten (10) after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Novel Electronics Inc is the manufacturer of the Pliance-X Expert System and Software. The system uses capacitive sensor technology for accurate (+/- 5% ZAS) and reliable pressure data. Accuracy values can be obtained within the trublu calibration device. Each sensor element within the pliance sensor mat is fully calibrated with the trublu calibration device and the calibration is stored on the computer and on the Pliance-x device for use during real-time data collection. Software deliverable is proprietary software for extensive subject monitoring and analysis. Multiprojects, Pliance online programs contain fully automated masking capabilities, database organization, and reporting capabilities. Pliance-x is wireless via Bluetooth up to 100 meters, can be used as a data logger (32 MB of memory), or can collect data via a Fiber Optic Cable. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement above or submit proposals via email only to Tiffany Garfield at [email protected] not later than 12:00 p.m. EST on June 22, 2011.