This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ)/Invitation for Bid (IFB)/Request for Proposal (RFP). This notice does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for any supply or service. Furthermore, the U.S. Government is not seeking quotes, bids or proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals in response to this Request for Information. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. Submittals will not be returned to the responder. Please submit your company’s capabilities statement and completed vendor responses electronically to Mr. Bradley Geghan at
[email protected] no later than January 9, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) . Please include your company name in the subject of the email response as: “Attention: Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor with Bluetooth “RFI – VENDOR NAME HERE”. Title: Sources Sought Notice for Automatic Electronic Blood Pressure Monitors for Home-Use with Bluetooth capability , hereinafter called “Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor with Bluetooth,” and Associated Items in support of the Department of Veterans Affairs. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Commodities & Services Acquisition Service (CSAS) is seeking information from vendors regarding the availability and business practices regarding the procurement of Blood Pressure Monitors and Associated Items. Please provide requested information using the below stated Minimum Technical Requirements (MTR) for the response to the VA. Additionally, address the Business Size Classification of the vendor interested (SDVOB, 8(a), SDB, Hub, WOSB, EWOSB, Small, or Other). The qualifying NAICS code for this effort is 339112, Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing, and employee size standard is 1,000 employees. Minimum Technical Requirements and Functions: The minimum technical requirements and functions for Blood Pressure Monitors are listed below. Please address Brand Name , Model Number and Part Number and origin of manufacturing . Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor with Bluetooth for Home Use shall include the monitor and cuff : Monitor Technical Functions The Bluetooth capability should include a seamless connection to the highly rated health tracking app. The data integration needs to be compatible with Google Fit and Apple Health Kit. Prefer the ability to download the recorded readings from the device via Bluetooth. Back Lit LCD or LED read out window displays systolic and diastolic blood pressures in mmHg with pulse rate in beats per minute (BPM) Numbers must be easily viewable via VVC or other telehealth technology Readout number must be at least 1 inch Pressure rating indicator with “normal” “slightly elevated” “elevated” using the AHA recommendations Irregular heartbeat indicator Unit has a memory function and can store and retrieve at least 60 readings Memory must record date and time stamp each result One (1) button start and stop Should support Bluetooth Core Specification Version 4.0 Monitor should be clinically validated by an independent organization. Blood pressure measurements determined with device are equivalent to those obtained by a trained observer using the cuff/stethoscope auscultation method within the limits prescribed by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI/AAMI SP10) for electronic sphygmomanometers Average reading feature Cuff Technical Functions Cuff Technical Functions Arm cuff must be well marked with a symbol for placing sensor on the brachial artery Proper fit range indicator and cuff size is imprinted on the cuff Small Cuff (fits arms approximately 18 to 23 cm) Indicate size of offered item Standard/Adult Cuff (fits arms approximately 23 to 31 cm) Indicate cuff size of offered item Large Cuff (fits arms approximately 35 cm to 44 cm) Indicate cuff size of offered item Extra Large Cuff (fit arms approximately 43 cm to 52 cm) Indicate cuff size of offered item Arm cuff sizes (small, medium, large, and extra-large) must fit user arm circumferences from 18 cm to 52 cm Cuffs and tubing shall be Latex free Automatic wrap cuff or intelliwrap Other Attributes Must include carrying case Copy of 510(k) Premarket Notification Approval Instruction Manual for each Blood pressure monitor, and cuff offered. Must be written in English and Spanish and typestyle minimum of 10 or 11 Provide Toll-Free 800, 855, or 866 Customer Service number Blood Pressure Monitor must be both AC Port with adapter and battery operated and include all batteries required to operate the unit Please address the following: Corporate information Provide your company’s contact information (Company name, address, Point of contact name and email). Indicate whether your business is a Small Business (SB) or Large Business (LB). If small, indicate if your firm qualifies as a small, emerging business, or small disadvantaged business. If disadvantaged, specify the disadvantaged group of Service Disables Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), 8(a), HUBZone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB). Include the DUNS number of your firm. State whether your firm is registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) at http://www.sam.gov and/or the VetCert Registry at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/. *NOTE: any future solicitation can only be awarded to a contractor who is registered in SAM; to receive award based on VOSB or SDVOSB status, you must be registered and certified in the VetCert Registry. Is your business the Manufacturer of the product or a Dealer/Distributor? Your GSA contract under schedule 65 II A or similar with your Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor with Bluetooth model number. General Information Can replacement cuffs be ordered separately from the Blood Pressure Monitor? Are the products you offer Trade Agreements Act (TAA) compliant? Are there supply chain issues with the unit as a whole or with individual components that would hinder prompt fulfillment? Are there alternative products available for providing Blood Pressure Monitoring for patients who cannot use an Arm Cuff? Provide product information, including product specifications and whether they are commercially available and length of time they have been in use. What are your products lead time? Upon order, how long does it take to receive from the manufacturer (if not the manufacturer), prepare, and be ready to ship? Please provide any additional considerations in the category of Blood Pressure Monitors and any additional information you would like the VA to consider when developing the specifications for this proposed contract. The Government will use responses of this notice to make appropriate acquisition decisions upon review of documentation. a request for proposals may be issued to the government wide point of entry Contract Opportunities (www.sam.gov). Responses to this Sources Sought Notice are not considered adequate responses to any corresponding solicitation announcement. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future GSA eBuy, RFQ, IFB or RFP, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Government-wide Point of Entry. It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the Government-wide Point of Entry for additional information pertaining to this requirement.