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AF31--Research and Testing - Cooling Vest Prototype for SPiRE

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36C24E23Q0050Federal

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The Regional Procurement Office (RPO) - East plans to negotiate a sole source contract with Picasso Intelligence, LLC, to obtain specialized expertise in biomechanics and robotics. The contract involves advancing the development and testing of a novel self-regulating smart cooling vest tailored for individuals with high-level spinal cord injuries (above the 6th thoracic vertebrae). This vest aims to prevent rapid increases in core body temperature when exposed to warm Northeast U.S. seasonal temperatures. Picasso Intelligence brings significant experience in designing and prototyping wearable sensor systems and human-machine interfaces, and is well-equipped to handle this project, which builds upon a prototype initially developed by Dr. Hao Su. This procurement is not open for competitive bidding, but interested responsible parties may notify the Contracting Officer by a specified deadline to express their interest and capabilities. The contract is identified under solicitation number 36C24E23Q0050 and is managed from Pittsburgh, PA. It emphasizes safety, quality, and customer satisfaction in its development process. The primary point of contact for the procurement is the Contracting Officer, Ms. Millicent Covert. The decision to proceed with sole source negotiations or initiate a competitive process will be based on the responses received from interested entities.

General Info

RPO East seeks sole source contract with Picasso Intelligence for smart cooling vest development.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → Rpo East (36C24E)

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

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Solicitation 36C24E23Q0050 - Cooling Vest Prototype Research and Testing

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PostedMar 21

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → Rpo East (36C24E)

Contacts1 person available

OfficePITTSBURGH, PA, 15212, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → Rpo East (36C24E)

Office AddressPITTSBURGH, PA, 15212, USA

Contacts

Ms. Millicent CovertContracting Officer

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Full Description

Regional Procurement Office (RPO) - East intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Picasso Intelligence, LLC, to purchase expertise services in biomechanics and robotics to further develop and test initial protype of a novel, self-regulating smart cooling vest designed for persons with higher levels of spinal cord injury (above the 6th thoracic vertebrae: Hi-SCI). STATEMENT OF WORK Background: This project will leverage the expertise of Picasso Intelligence in biomechanics and robotics by further refining a prototype originally developed by Dr. Hao Su to prevent the rapid increase in Tcore in individuals with spinal cord injury during exposure to the typical warm seasonal temperatures of the Northeast USA. Picasso Intelligence is committed to safety in developing devices for humans, as well as quality and customer satisfaction. Picasso Intelligence specializes in design, customization, prototyping, and human testing of smart sensors, smart actuators, electronics, and intelligent control of human-machine systems, including wearable sensors, wearable exoskeletons, and human-in-the-loop control systems. Picasso Intelligence has the required expertise, equipment, and talents to successfully carry out the proposed work. Additionally, Dr. Hao Su is listed within the grant proposal approved for developing this cooling vest. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Any responsible sources who wish to identify their interest and capability to provide this equipment or equipment that is compatible must notify this Contracting Officer at contact@example.gov NLT Tuesday, March 28, 2023, by 11:59 AM EST. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Upon receipt of the interested parties' notification, the Contracting Officer will determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement or proceed with sole source negotiations.