37th Contracting Squadron, 1655 Selfridge Avenue, Lackland AFB, TX 78236-5253

65 -- NEEDLE-LESS INTRAVENOUS (IV) SYSTEM DUE 122298 POC Johnie Johnson, Voice (210) 671-1764, Fax (210) 671-1199 E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Contracting Officer via, johnie.johnson@lackland.af.mil. This is a Sources Sought Notice (not a presolicitation notice pursuant to FAR Part 5) to identify sources that can provide a needle-less intravenous (IV) system. The 37th Contracting Squadron (37 CONS), Lackland AFB, Texas anticipates a requirement to provide a needle-less IV system for Wilford Hall Medical Center (WHMC). The system will consist of needle-less valves and pumps (approximately 516 pumps). The needle-less valve must have the following minimum features to satisfy the requirement: (a) Minimum flow rate of 125cc; (b) minimum back pressure of 45 psi; (c) minimum residual volume of less than .07cc; (d) total activation's must exceed 100/72 hours; (e) displacement = -0.02cc~+0.05cc; (f) compatibility to alcohol/lipids/blood anti-neoplastics; (g) sterile barrier; (h) valve activated with no needle access; (i) valve must be latex free; (j) internal and external threading; (k) must be accessible by both male luer and male lure-locking syringe and IV sets; (l) valve must be immediately available inall desired in-line IV gravity sets, IV pump sets, central lines, extension sets, and custom IV sets; (m) all sets (vented and non-vented) must be universally compatible with all U.S. IV solutions vendors IV bags in all volume configurations; (o) the product offered must have a minimum of a 3 year track record on the market; and the company offering the system must be able to provide a minimum of 5 independent clinical studies that have found their product satisfactory. The pumps to support this system must have the following minimum features: (1) +/- 5% accuracy over 72 hours at all rates (.1cc/hr-999.9cc.hr); (2) ability to stack multiple pumps on one pole and daisy-chain the pumps together utilizing one outlet (should be able to stack a minimum of 5 pumps @ pole to be visible above bedside); (3) ability to preprogram standard drug concentrations in drug library with appropriate unit designation for dose/rate calculations; (4) modular single channel pump only; (5) software upgradeable with EPROM chips (upgrades offered to facility free of charge); (6) Y2K complaint; (7) ability to dock pumps to cardiac monitors; (8) air trapping set with the ability to trap a minimum of 3 cc's without affecting fluid delivery; (9) alarm log and operations log that logs both date and time stamp of occurrences; (10) profile mode; (11) Power requirements 90-132 VAC, 30 Watts, 47-63 Hz, Meets UL Standard 544 with hospital grade 3 pin plug; (12) 12 volt sealed lead-acid Battery for ambulatory use; and (13) biomedical maintenance, WHMC reserves the right to service biomedical equipment at onsite maintenance facility with local technicians; service of biomedical equipment training will be provided to WHMC free of charge by the company. This survey is to determine the capability of potential sources and the availability of commercial sources and services pursuant to FAR Part 10. This notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an Invitation for Bid nor Request for Proposal, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government will not reimburse contractors for any cost incurred for their participation in this survey. Large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this survey. Interested sources should submit responses to Johnie F. Johnson, 37 CONS/LGCX, 1655 Selfridge Blvd., Suite 204, Lackland AFB TX 78236-5253. Responses should contain Company Name, Address, Point of Contact, Cage Code, Phone Number, FAX Number, Size of Business pursuant to SIC code 3841 (size standard 500 employees), descriptive literature of products contemplated for offering, a statement as to whether your company is domestic or foreign owned. Responses must be received no later than 22 Dec 98. Posted 12/08/98 (W-SN278425). (0342)

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