SOURCES SOUGHT
42 -- RFI - Transportable Patient Biocontainment, Isolation, and Quarantine Systems
- Notice Date
- 10/17/2023 1:59:01 PM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541330
— Engineering Services
- Contracting Office
- W6QK ACC-APG NATICK NATICK MA 01760-5011 USA
- ZIP Code
- 01760-5011
- Solicitation Number
- RFI-TransportablePatientBiocontainmentIsolationAndQuarantineSystems
- Response Due
- 10/31/2023 2:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 11/15/2023
- Point of Contact
- Brian Liska
- E-Mail Address
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brian.liska@usmc.mil
(brian.liska@usmc.mil)
- Description
- Synopsis: The purpose of this Sources Sought Announcement is to assist the Joint Project Manager for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Protection (JPM CBRN P) to identify potential sources to provide transportable biocontainment, isolation, and quarantine systems � or components that are utilized in these systems (e.g., HEPA filtration/blower system, shelter systems, biohazard waste management) � that allow for the containment of infectious patients aboard ships, aircraft, wheeled vehicles, and field deployable systems and prevent the spread of biological threats to the surrounding area.� The U.S. Government requests that responses be submitted via email ONLY to Brian Liska at brian.liska@usmc.mil no later than 31 OCT 2023 by 5:00 p.m. EST.� Background: To address the goals and objectives of the Chemical and Biological Defense Program (CBDP) Enhanced Biodefense and Pandemic Preparedness Narrative and the National Biodefense Strategy and Implementation Plan, the U.S. Government (JPM CBRN P) is in need of patient biocontainment, isolation, and quarantine systems that are transportable, modular, and possibly scalable to use in ships (e.g., LHD 1 Class amphibious assault ships and DDG 51 Class guided missile destroyers), aircraft (e.g., C-130 Hercules and CH-53 Sea Stallion), wheeled vehicles (e.g., military and civilian ambulances), and field deployable systems (e.g., soft or hard walled shelters) to control and prevent the spread of biological threats (biothreats). Due to unique requirements and integration considerations for each platform, the U.S. Government anticipates that there will be separate systems for ships, aircraft, wheeled vehicles, and field deployable systems; however, a single system that can be used on more than one platform is desirable. Additionally, utilizing common components when applicable on the systems such as, but not limited to, HEPA filtration/blower systems, communication equipment, entry/exit vestibules, and biohazard waste management systems is ideal.� Description: The biocontainment, isolation, and quarantine systems must be transportable, modular, and possibly scalable; allow for safe treatment of the patients by medical personnel; and prevent the spread of biothreats to the surrounding area. The patient capacity for each system will vary based on Services (Navy, Army, Air Force) and mission requirements, but could be as few as one patient and as many as forty patients. Higher capacity systems should have at a minimum: HEPA filtration of exhaust air; negative pressure inside the biocontainment, isolation, and quarantine area; self-contained toilet(s) and sink(s); communication equipment; biohazard waste management; entry/exit vestibules; and climate control. The ability to complex two or more higher capacity systems is also desirable.� Single patient and lower capacity systems should have at a minimum: HEPA filtration of exhaust air; negative pressure inside the biocontainment, isolation, and quarantine area; biohazard waste management; air and ground transportable; and the ability to access the patient for treatment (e.g., glove ports). JPM CBRN P is also interested in components that would be utilized in these systems such as entry/exit vestibules, HEPA filtration/blower systems, self-contained toilets and sinks, biohazard waste management systems, equipment disinfection, and personnel decontamination systems.� Programs: Three new start programs managed by JPM CBRN P are planned to begin in Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 and will deliver all systems by the end of FY2029.� The three programs are Shipboard Isolation System (SIS), Portable Patient Transport System (PPTS), and�Bio-Containment Isolation System (BCIS).� The SIS program will develop system(s) for ships; the PPTS program will develop system(s) for use on aircraft and wheeled vehicles; and the BCIS program will develop field deployable system(s). A notional concept of employment that incorporates these three programs is shown in Figure 1.� As seen in the concept of employment, the U.S. Government is interested in systems that are interoperable and integrate seamlessly through common interfaces or features between the systems to provide an integrated layered defense against biothreats.� Please see attachment Figure 1. Notional Concept of Employment� � Government Furnished Property: None� Responses: Interested parties are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Announcement.�� This Sources Sought Announcement is issued solely for information and planning purposes and to identify interested sources. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. No contract will be awarded from this announcement. This Sources Sought does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. It is subject to change and is not binding on the U.S. Government. Further, unsolicited proposals will not be accepted. Funding is not available at this time. The U.S. Government has not made a commitment to procure any of the items/services discussed, and release of this Sources Sought Announcement should not be construed as such a commitment or as authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement would be required or sought. Response to this Sources Sought Announcement is voluntary and no reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this and any follow-on information requests. All submissions become U.S. Government property and will not be returned.� Not responding to this Sources Sought Announcement does not preclude participation in any future RFP(s) if any is(are) issued.�� Interested parties may identify their interest by submitting a white paper regarding this requirement to JPM CBRN P via e-mail ONLY to Brian Liska at brian.liska@usmc.mil no later than 31 OCT 2023 by 5:00 p.m. EST. Please include the following information in the white paper:� Business size (indicate your socioeconomic status)� Applicable NAICS code� CAGE code� Intended platform for the system (i.e., ship, aircraft, wheeled vehicle, and/or field deployable system)� System description� System image(s)� Concept of employment on the intended platform(s)� Technical specifications (e.g., size, weight, power, filtration)� Procurement cost� Procurement lead time� Location of production facility� Sustainment cost� Shelf life� Service life� Is the equipment fielded commercially?� If yes, please provide the company/organization name, point of contact, fielding date, number of systems fielded, and the intended user (e.g., first responders, medical personnel, non-medical personnel).� Is the equipment fielded to any government agencies?� If yes, please provide the agency name, point of contact, fielding date, number of systems fielded, and the intended user (e.g., first responders, medical personnel, non-medical personnel).� Please answer as many of the following questions as possible in the white paper for JPM CBRN P to better understand your system:� If the system has not been fielded yet, but is intended for use by the Department of Defense, what is the current Technology Readiness Level (TRL)?� How tailorable/scalable is the system to meet changing needs?� Can a demonstration of the system be provided?� What military specifications (e.g., MIL-STD, MIL-PRF, MIL-DTL) and/or commercial specifications (e.g., ASME, ANSI) does the system meet or tested to?� What are the operating conditions for the system (e.g., indoor/outdoor use, temperature, humidity)?� What are the storage conditions for the system (e.g., temperature, humidity)?� Are any of the system components sourced outside of the United States?� What consumables are required for operating the system?� How many people are required to setup the system?� How many people are required to operate the system?� What system components require maintenance?� What is the periodicity?� Do any system components utilize PFAS chemicals (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) or other environmentally damaging/prohibited chemicals in their construction?� Have users evaluated the system?� If yes, have lessons learned been incorporated into the design of the system?�� The U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative cost incurred in response to this Sources Sought Announcement. All costs associated with responding to this Sources Sought Announcement will be solely at the expense of the interested party.�� � Questions: Any questions for clarification may be emailed to Brian Liska at brian.liska@usmc.mil no later than five business days before 31 OCT 2023. Please allow five business days for a response. Verbal questions will NOT be accepted. Questions shall NOT contain proprietary or classified information. An unattributed list of questions and answers will be published at the same web location of this Sources Sought Announcement. Amendment 001 to answer questions:� Question 1: [12 SEP 2023] Can you inform me if this is a new requirement or a follow-on to an existing contract? If the latter, can you provide me with the Contractor Name and Contract #?� Answer 1: This Sources Sought Announcement is for three new programs scheduled to start in Fiscal Year 2024.� Amendment 002 to answer questions: Question 2: [27 SEP 2023] Bio-hazard waste management: Can you elaborate on what features you are looking for in these systems? Are you looking for a pouch to collect waste or other methods for the patient being transported?� Answer 2: A means to safely contain bio-hazard waste including soft waste (e.g., paper, PPE), fluids (e.g., toilet waste, spills), and sharps.� A single waste management system would ideally handle all of these categories, but could specialize in handling only one when combined with other solutions.� We are also interested in a system that can safely compress soft waste for easier storage and transport.� We are not dictating the type of solution, so a pouch could be one potential solution.� Question 3: [27 SEP 2023] What does tailorable/scalable mean in terms of the patient isolation? Can you please clarity what type of features you are looking for or would be advantageous?� Answer 3: Tailorable/scalable means that the solution could be expanded to accommodate more patients, when necessary.� For example, a tent system that alone can accommodate 10 patients, but two (or more) of the tents can be connected together to accommodate additional patients.� Question 4: [27 SEP 2023] What is your proposed timeframe for the demonstration? Would we travel to a location or will a team travel to our location for a demonstration.� Answer 4: There is no timeframe for the demonstration yet.� The demonstrations will likely be conducted at military bases.� It�s possible that the demo will be closed to vendors, but a final decision has not been made yet.� Amendment 0003 to answer questions:� Question 5: [03 OCT 2023] Will Interested Parties be listed for this solicitation?� Answer 5: A list of Interested Parties will not be provided.� Question 6: [04 OCT 2023] Is this RFI and corresponding program activities simply looking to standardize the Negative Pressure Conex (NPC) concepts and material solutions with follow-on manufacturing from industry or is this entirely something different?� Answer 6: The current or a modified version of the NPC could be a possible solution, but we are also looking to industry for other commercially available solutions.� Amendment 0004 to answer questions:� Question 7: [11 OCT 2023] Is there a maximum number of pages for the response?� Answer 7: No, there is no limit on the number of pages in the response.� Question 8:�[06 OCT 2023] What are the references for rapid decompression and cold environment tests? Answer 8:�The references are MIL-STD-1791 and MIL-STD-810; both are available at https://quicksearch.dla.mil/.� Please note that the U.S. Government is not directing these tests (or any tests) to be performed for this Sources Sought Announcement.� The U.S. Government will not pay for any cost incurred in response to this Sources Sought Announcement. All costs associated with responding to this Sources Sought Announcement will be solely at the expense of the interested party. Amendment 0005 to answer questions:� Question 9: [13 OCT 2023] What is the scope/type of biohazard being contained?� Answer 9: There is no requirement yet; however, since these programs are in response to the National Biodefense Strategy and Implementation Plan for Countering Biological Threats, Enhancing Pandemic Preparedness, and Achieving Global Health Security, the scope will likely cover naturally occurring, accidental, and deliberate biothreats described in that document.� Question 10: [13 OCT 2023] Is negative pressure needed?� Answer 10: There is no requirement yet; however, in some cases it is likely that negative pressure will be needed to contain the biothreat.� Question 11: [13 OCT 2023] What is the life span for the system?� Answer 11: There is no requirement yet; however, it is anticipated that in some cases the system will be disposed of after an event and in other cases the system may be decontaminated and re-used.� Question 12: [13 OCT 2023] When are systems expected to be tested?� Answer 12: There is no schedule yet; however, it is estimated that systems will begin testing in the FY25-FY26 timeframe.� Question 13: [13 OCT 2023] Must the system be compliant with the Berry Amendment?� Answer 13: There is no requirement yet; however, it is expected that systems will need to be compliant with the Berry Amendment.� Question 14: [13 OCT 2023] Is one program a priority over the others?� Answer 14: No.� Currently, all three programs (i.e., BCIS, PPTS, and SIS) are the same priority.� Question 15: [17 OCT 2023] Should we assume the Shipboard Isolation System (SIS) will be planned for setup inside what appears to be the DDG-51 hangar bay and/or the well deck in the LHD-1 Wasp Class or anchor windless room on the big deck carriers (Ford, Roosevelt, etc.)?� Answer 15: There is no requirement yet for which ships will receive these systems; however, on larger ship classes (e.g., DDG 51 and LHD 1) a temporary shelter setup inside (or possibly outside) the ship for patient isolation/quarantine could be a possible solution.� Question 16: [17 OCT 2023] In reviewing the US Navy COVID 19 guidance, it indicated isolation takes place in a small berthing area like a state room but, we assume these areas are too small given this sources sought is looking for a solution with a 40 person capacity?� Answer 16: There is no requirement yet; however, converting one or more berthing areas to patient isolation/quarantine areas could be another possible solution.� Using a combination of converted berthing areas and temporary shelters is a possibility as well.�
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