COTS Software for Clinical Engineering Medical Device Support

This is a Request for Information (RFI) (SOURCES SOUGHT) as outlined in FAR 15.201(c)(3). The purpose of this RFI is to accomplish market research regarding a Clinical Engineering Medical Device Support for the Indian Health Service (IHS). The anticipated system will be a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) software in support of the IHS Clinical Engineering Program. The objective of this resulting contract is for the Vendor to provide a software based service through which Clinical Engineering Program members can access medical device information, standardize medical equipment classification, and receive medical device recall alerts. Market Research is being performed pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10 to identify businesses capable of performing the functions described herein. The Government is requesting information regarding the availability of Small and Large Business firms who meet the capability requirements identified in this notice. Firms are requested to reply to this announcement with a response to the specialized qualifications below. Based upon the responses received from small businesses, consideration will be given to determine if this acquisition can be set-aside for small business competition. The type of work to be performed is described below. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 511210, Software Publishers, with a size standard of $38.5 million. The resultant contract is anticipated to be awarded for a period of five years which will include a base period of one year plus four optional one-year periods. The incumbent contract is 75H70121P00015, with Emergency Care Research Institute (ECRI Institute). The incumbent order is set to expire on January 28, 2022. This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a commitment on the part of the government to conduct a solicitation for the stated services in the future. Responders are advised that the government will not pay for information submitted in response to this sources sought, nor will it compensate responders for any costs incurred in the development/furnishing of a response. Please note that a decision not to submit a response will not preclude a vendor from participating in any future solicitation. RESPONSES - SUBMITTAL Responses must be limited to ten (10) letter-size pages or less, in Microsoft Word or Portable Document format (PDF). Include the following: 1. Cover letter/sheet that includes: a. Your firm's Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number, b. CAGE code (if applicable), c. Company point of contact (POC) and d. Socioeconomic status under the NAICS code listed above (i.e., 8(a), SDB, SDVOSB, Native American Owned, etc.), and any other relevant/appropriate data. 2. General Business Information: Provide general information about your business, to include any relevant information to the instant requirement. 3. Questions to Address: Please provide a direct response to each of the following questions: a) Demonstrate you can provide a software system; must show evidence of technical experience or competency in the fields of software based medical device support. Examples: Standardized, global naming convention that can be used for classification and categorization of: Manufacturers and suppliers Repair/service providers Specific medical device models Specific types of devices (asset types) and/or services of medical devices, medical device systems, and related items. Periodic and on-demand review of inventory information submitted by the IHS in order to provide data - normalization and - standardization Medical device product comparison, evaluation, and guidance information showing comparative ratings on medical devices, products and technologies. Market research information, sources and tools showing those medical devices, products and technologies that are most frequently purchased, price range(s) expected/paid, available suppliers, etc.. Provide medical device safety recalls and alerts that have been aggregated across several sources such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), manufacturers, vendors, end users (hospitals, health facilities, etc.). b) Please note that the performances under this contract shall meet the Federal IT/Security/Accessibility requirements. As such, please respond to the following: Is COTS software able to be hosted on IHS servers? Restrictions on Response Questions regarding this RFI shall be emailed to Matthew Phelps, Contracting Officer at matthew.phelps@ihs.gov. Telephone solicitations and questions will not be entertained. This sources sought is for informational and planning purposes ONLY and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government nor will the Government pay for any information solicited. Since this is a sources sought announcement, no evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to the respondents. How to Respond Please submit your response no later than August 24, 2021 to matthew.phelps@ihs.gov. Please enter "IHS Clinical Engineering Medical Device Software Sources Sought Response" into the email subject field.