SOURCES SOUGHT
65 -- FORENSIC KITS TO SUPPORT SEXUAL ASSAULT EXAMINATIONS
- Notice Date
- 7/20/2012
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 339112
— Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Service, Division of Acquisition Policy, 801 Thompson, TMP 605, Rockville, Maryland, 20852, United States
- ZIP Code
- 20852
- Solicitation Number
- 12-236-SOL-00028
- Archive Date
- 8/15/2012
- Point of Contact
- Paul B. Premoe, Phone: 3014434470, Dale M Burson,
- E-Mail Address
-
paul.premoe@ihs.gov, dale.burson@ihs.gov
(paul.premoe@ihs.gov, dale.burson@ihs.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- This is a Sources Sought Notice. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts or quotations. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding: (1) the availability and capability of qualified small business sources; (2) whether they are small business; HUBZone small businesses; service-disabled, veteran-owned small businesses; 8(a) small businesses; veteran-owned small businesses; woman-owned small businesses; or small disadvantaged businesses; and (3) their size classification relative to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for the proposed acquisition. Your responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition strategy, and whether a set-aside is possible. An organization that is not considered a small business under the applicable NAICS code should not submit a response to this notice. This requirement is assigned a code of 339112 in the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), and the size standard for such requirements is 500 employees. Background The Indian Health Service (the Federal health program for American Indians and Alaska Natives) has a requirement for standardized equipment kits to support sexual assault examinations at multiple locations. Contract Line Items (CLINs) CLIN 0001 BASE PERIOD, Basic Forensic Equipment Kit, Qty: Up to 45 CLIN 0002 BASE PERIOD, Expanded Forensic Equipment Kit, Qty: Up to 10 CLIN 0003 BASE PERIOD, Storage Cart, Qty: Up to 10 CLIN 0004 BASE PERIOD, Swab Dryer, Qty: Up to Max 10 CLIN 0005 BASE PERIOD, Compact Refrigerator, Qty: Up to 10 CLIN 0006 OPTION PERIOD 1, Basic Forensic Equipment Kit, Qty: Up to 45 CLIN 0007 OPTION PERIOD 1, Expanded Forensic Equipment Kit, Qty: Up to 10 CLIN 0008 OPTION PERIOD 1, Storage Cart, Qty: Up to 10 CLIN 0009 OPTION PERIOD 1, Swab Dryer, Qty: Up to 10 CLIN 0010 OPTION PERIOD 1, Compact Refrigerator, Qty: Up to 10 CLIN 0011 OPTION PERIOD 2, Basic Forensic Equipment Kit, Qty: Up to 45 CLIN 0012 OPTION PERIOD 2, Expanded Forensic Equipment Kit, Qty: Up to 10 CLIN 0013 OPTION PERIOD 2, Storage Cart, Qty: Up to 10 CLIN 0014 OPTION PERIOD 2, Swab Dryer, Qty: Up to 10 CLIN 0015 OPTION PERIOD 2, Compact Refrigerator, Qty: Up to 10 Specifications The IHS Forensic Equipment Kit must capture real-time digital video images using an external lens compatible with colposcope specifications. Clinical Case Consultation Software System must allow capture of high resolution color images, video, and other medical information and capture for review. Using real time and store and forward technologies, the system must be capable of transmitting information for remote analysis. System must be completely secure and provide encrypted communications/data transfer for both expert and peer-review interactions and store and forward case consultation. Features of the software must be able to fit a variety of health care facilities to accommodate standalone client software, web client/server software, or network client/server software. The software must have free receive and viewer applications available. • Complete system security and internal password protection and user defined security levels • Embedded image identification that can be automatically removed during expert/peer-review sessions • Support the acquisition of images and documents from scanners • Be able to accept images from a variety of digital cameras • Support digital camera wireless file transfer protocols to accept images wirelessly during an examination and process them into the correct patient folder • Have the ability to share information via a secure file sharing web portal for expert/peer review interactions and store and forward case consultation • Log file documentation, tracks user's actions for chain-of-evidence security and to ensure patient confidentiality • Log file documentation to track all information being sent out and received • Unique site to site encryption key used during communications for added protection • Back-up data to DVD + RW/a portable hard drive/off site location • Have the ability to archive old cases to DVD-RW or other network location removing them from the system • Expert/Peer-review file transfer facilitates professional support up to 50 images • Support customized forms for individual forensic protocol needs • Support customized reports that can include both form data as well as images • Store, annotate, measure, and evaluate images for evidence • Review a single image, compare several images side by side, or in a user defined grid • Easily export both images and other standard document types to a location outside of the software • Easily import both images and other standard document types (PDF, DOC, DOCX, TXT, etc.) Basic Forensic Equipment Kit shall include all items below: Storage Case: Storage cases shall be able to store all hardware listed below except colposcope, LCD monitor, locking storage cart, forensic swab dryer, or compact refrigerator. Offeror shall provide the design of the case with customized foam configuration for hardware with the proposal. Specifications: • Approximate Exterior Dimensions 25.00" x 19.00" x 13.37" Interior Dimensions: 22.00" x 16.00" x 11.43" • One-piece construction, molded from lightweight, high-impact polyethylene • Air Tight • Water Proof • Easy Open Portable Case with wheels • Locking capability Digital SLR Camera kit shall include: • Camera body • 8 GB Memory card • Remote Shutter Trigger Foot switch • Camera Battery charger • 1 extra camera battery pack • Additional LED light panel batteries • Charger with 8 AA rechargeable batteries • S-Video cable and USB 2.0 highspeed interface cable for quick downloads • Canon 60 mm 1:1 Macro lens or equal • Canon MR-14ex Ring flash or equal • LED light panel with arms and clamp for use with light panel • Must be compatible with colposcope specifications Specifications: • Canon 60D DSLR or equal • 18 megapixels or greater Portable Tripod with wheels • Tripod should securely hold camera options for sexual assault examinations • Height should be appropriate for pelvic exam table • Minimal assembly should be required • Storage of tripod should fold to fit within forensic storage case Laptop/Notebook Specifications: • Processor: Intel® Core TM i5-2520M (2.50GHz, 3M cache) or equal • Graphics: Intel® HD Graphics 3000 UMA or equal • Memory: 4.0GB, DDR3-1333MHz SDRAM, 2 DIMMS • Internal Keyboard: Internal English Backlit Dual Pointing Keyboard • Systems Management: Intel vPro TM Technology's Advanced Management or equal • Primary Storage: 320GB 7200rpm Hard Drive, DVD R/RW Drive, Intel HD Graphics 3000 or equal • Digital Array Microphone • Wireless LAN (802.11): Intel® Centrino® Ultimate-N 6300 802.11a/b/g/n or equal • Camera and Microphone: Light Sensitive Webcam and Noise Cancelling • Half Mini Card IW6300 or equal • Bluetooth: Dell Wireless® 375 Bluetooth Module or equal Operating System: • Windows® 7 Professional, No Media, 64-bit, English Expanded Forensic Equipment Kit Options: Colposcope Specifications: • T2 Adapter and bayonet for digital DSLR camera • High intensity white light for optimal visualization using a Light-Emitting Diode (LED) that delivers 24,000 Lux at 300 mm working distance; • Optics are positioned in a convergent optical pathway to provide true stereoscopic 3D visualization and less eye fatigue; • Daylight color temperature and stable color spectrum must provide highly-improved, balanced contrast and better clarity; • Green filter for enhanced contrast; • Measuring reticules installed in optical pathway to facilitate immediate lesion size assessment; • Three-step magnification: 3.75X, 7.5X, 15X; • Parfocal lens ensures clarity as magnification changes • Individually adjusting diopter rings for correction of ametropia (+7 to -7) • Variable fine and gross adjustments for optimum height and precision focus • LED must deliver over 20,000 hours or 20 years of service • Standalone wheels configurations available • Complementary dust cover and in-service standard warranty Additional Equipment for Forensic Services: Locking storage carts for evidence collections kits and/or forensic supplies Specifications: • Approximate dimensions of 41.5" x 32" x 22" • Minimum of 2 locking drawers for supply storage • Locking doors with adjustable shelf to hold evidence collection kits • Plastic top • Push handle for easy mobility • Swivel casters for easy mobility • Solid uni-body steel construction • Keypad or key locking capability Forensic Swab Dryer with Rack and Timer Specifications: • 8" x 13 1/12" x 8 1/2" • 110 or 220 volt • Portable swab rack that can hold up to 20 swabs at one time Locking Under counter/Compact Refrigerator Specifications: • No larger than size 26" x 24" x 35" • Approximate volume 4.2 to 4.6 cubic feet • Voltage 115 V 60 Hz • Adjustable range temperature from 2 degrees C to 8 degrees C • Door Lock • Automatic or manual defrost • Casters for easy mobility and storage options • Digital thermometer • Stainless steel exterior and interior • Extra shelves • Key locking capability Delivery Time: 45 days after order is made. Forensic Kits shall include commercial warranties. Anticipated Period of Performance: The anticipated period of performance for this requirement includes one year base period, with two one-year options. Capability statement/information sought: The response to this sources sought notice must demonstrate the Vendor's technical understanding of the requirements. The information package should demonstrate the company's understanding and capability in a concise, logical manner and should not contain superfluous material not directly related to the solicitation. Information Submission Instructions: 1. Page Limitations: Interested qualified small business organizations should submit a tailored capability statement for this requirement not to exceed 10 single-sided pages including all attachments (single spaced, 12 point font minimum) that clearly details the firm's ability to perform the aspects of the notice described above. Tailored capability statements should also include an indication of current certified small business status. This indication should be clearly marked on the first page of your capability statement (preferably placed under the eligible small business concern's name and address) as well as the eligible small business concern's name, point of contact, address and DUNS number. 2. IHS Point of Contact: All capability statements sent in response to this sources sought notice must be submitted electronically (via email) to Paul Premoe, at paul.premoe@ihs.gov in MS Word or PDF format. The subject line must specify 12-236-SOL-00028. Facsimile responses will not be accepted. 3. Common Cut-Off Date: Electronically submitted tailored capability statements are due no later than 12:00 p.m. EST on Tuesday, July 31, 2012. CAPABILITY STATEMENTS WILL NOT BE RETURNED AND MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED IF RECEIVED AFTER THE DUE DATE. Disclaimer and Important Notes: This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's capability to meet the requirement. Please confirm the receipt of the information by the IHS point of contact specified above. Confidentiality: No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary information in any resultant solicitations(s).
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- Place of Performance
- Address: 801 Thompson Ave TMP 605, ROCKVILLE, Maryland, 20852, United States
- Zip Code: 20852
- Zip Code: 20852
- Record
- SN02811026-W 20120722/120721000242-2d41f7ef84b7dcb40d3c3247af453832 (fbodaily.com)
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