RFI - Diagnostic Ultrasound System

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION This request for capability information does not constitute a request for quotes; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) is the Nation's federal health sciences university and is committed to excellence in military medicine and public health during peace and war. We provide the Nation with health professionals dedicated to career service in the Department of Defense and the United States Public Health Service and with scientists who serve the common good. We serve the uniformed services and the Nation as an outstanding academic health sciences center with a worldwide perspective for education, research, service, and consultation; we are unique in relating these activities to military medicine, disaster medicine, and military medical readiness. USU is located in Bethesda, MD on the grounds of the Naval Support Activity Bethesda. Additional information regarding USU can be found on our website: www.usuhs.mil. USU has a requirement for Diagnostic Ultrasound System for non-invasive Flow-Mediated Dilation artery testing. The requested equipment will be used for 1. heart beat to heart beat measurement of the artery diameter with automatic tracking of the artery image in both a long and short axis image simultaneously. 2. allow artery scanning without an experienced sonographer 3. analyzation or the image to provide the maximum arterial diameter to calculate the flow-mediated dilation. 4. measuring, recording and analyzing the artery The equipment should have the following capabilities: 1. The equipment's artery probe should automatically correct its position to align to the best quality artery image. 2. alignment of blood vessel images is automatic. Required Specifications: Interested offerors responding to this RFI, must provide information on whether they could quote a product that meets the following required specifications. For each item identified under usage and capability, interested offerors must confirm that their proposed machine provides the requested features and can perform the desired functions. Interested Offerors can provide product literature with their response. Product Information Machine Brand Name: Model Number: Manufacturer Name: Manufacturer Number: Manufacturer Location: If you are interested in this requirement, please answer the following questions: 1. Are the specifications listed clear? 2. Are you able to quote an ultrasound system that will meet the specifications identified in the attached document? 3. If no, what specifications could you not meet? 4. What is the brand name and model number of the ultrasound system that you would quote? 5. Is the ultrasound system sold by your company or by another company? If by another company, identify the company. 6. If the ultrasound system is manufactured by another company, what is the name of the manufacturer? Is the company located in the United States? 7. Is the product available on an existing contract vehicle available for use by DoD agencies? If yes, please provide details. 8. What type of warranty is provided (duration)? 9. If you are a large business, do you have any authorized small business resellers that you work with? Please provide the following with your product information submission: 1. Company name and address 2. Indicate if you are the manufacturer, reseller, exclusive reseller 3. DUNS Number 4. Socio-Economic Status (Small, SDVOSB, etc.) - Socio-economic status will be verified in SAM.gov. 5. Point of Contact (Name, Email and Phone Number) 6. Website address All responses are due by June 7, 2019 and must be emailed to [email protected]. In the subject line, include the text "RFI - Diagnostic Ultrasound". You will receive confirmation that your submission was received.