NASA Solicitation: Ambulatory Physiological Monitor
Synopsis – Dec 02, 2011
General Information
Solicitation Number: N/A
Reference Number: NNA12APM001L
Posted Date: Dec 02, 2011
FedBizOpps Posted Date: Dec 02, 2011
Recovery and Reinvestment Act Action: No
Original Response Date: Dec 08, 2011
Current Response Date: Dec 08, 2011
Classification Code: 65 — Medical, dental and veterinary equipment and supplies
NAICS Code: 334510 – Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing
Contracting Office Address
NASA/Ames Research Center, JA:M/S 241-1, Moffett Field, CA 94035-0001
Description
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)
This RFI is a market survey for information to be used for planning purposes only. The purpose of this RFI is to obtain information from industry and potential sources for an Ambulatory Physiological Monitoring system that NASA will test for suitability in health monitoring of crew stationed aboard the International Space Station (ISS)
NASA Ames Research Center intends to evaluate systems on short-term basis. We request industry to provide any information, solutions, or product offering that will meet our below minimum requirements:
1) 3-lead electrocardiogram, body posture and activity sensors, GPS for location tracking. 2) Battery life at least 36 hours for internal data storage and a minimum of 12 hours for wireless data transmission. 3) Bluetooth antenna capable of transmitting data up to a range of 100 yards. 4) System battery recharging in less than 60 minutes or less. 5) Wearable garment containing textile based sensors. Must be lightweight, washable and reusable. 6) Software must provide real time displays of data and can export data in both binary and text formats. 7) Software should include data processing, editing, and reporting capabilities (e.g., statistical analyses in frequency and time domains, feature extraction to detect abnormal heart beats like ventricular extra-systole, and notation).
This preliminary information is being made available for planning purposes only, subject to FAR Clause 52.215-3, entitled “Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes.” It does not constitute a Request for Proposal, and it is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter into a contract, nor will the Government pay for the information submitted in response to this request. This procurement is subject to review or cancellation at any time.
The NAICS code planned for this procurement is 334510; the small business size standard is 500 employees. The schedule, method of solicitation, type of contract, set aside potential, selection criteria, pricing structure, and other considerations to be used will depend on the NASA’s analysis of the responses received from this RFI.
Responses to this RFI must include the minimum following information: Company name, address, contractual and technical points of contact, phone number, e-mail, and website (if applicable), number of years in business, and name of parent company if applicable. Also required is information about the vendor’s business size (i.e., large, small, small disadvantaged, woman-owned, veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran owned, etc.) , whether the firm is under a GSA Schedule Contract for this product, and which industries does the vendor identify itself with in the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS).
NASA intends to use the results of its market research to aid in the making of these final decisions on which systems meet the needs of NASA.
Responses to this RFI are due by 4:30 PM Pacific Time on Thursday, December 8, 2011, 2011. Interested firms are requested to submit their capability statements, suggestions, technical information, as well as any comments on the acquisition approach (email only) to: Elizabeth A. Baierl, Email: elizabeth.a.baierl@nasa.gov. Responses are limited to twenty (20) pages in length, not including cover letter, cover page, and table of contents. Submissions shall be compatible with and accessible using Microsoft Office software applications.
Following this initial feedback, NASA may conduct one-on-one meetings with potential contractors. These meetings will allow for exchange of information and will provide an opportunity for potential offerors to provide feedback on the Government’s requirements and its acquisition approach.
It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the Internet site for the release of any future information about this acquisition. Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of any future documents. Information will be posted on a World-Wide Web (WWW) server, which may be accessed using a WWW browser application.
The Internet site, or URL, for the NASA/ARC Business Opportunities page is http://server-mpo.arc.nasa.gov/Services/Proc/home.tml
Any referenced numbered notes may be viewed at the following URLs linked below. An ombudsman has been appointed — See NASA Specific Note “B”. Information about major upcoming ARC procurement actions is available at http://ec.msfc.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eis/admin/admin.cgi?center=ARC
Point of Contact
Name: Elizabeth A Baierl
Title: Contract Specialist
Phone: 650-604-5082
Fax: 650-604-0932
Email: Elizabeth.A.Baierl@nasa.gov
Name: Janessa M Schantin
Title: Contracting Officer
Phone: 650-604-3558
Fax: 650-604-0932
Email: janessa.m.schantin@nasa.gov
