EAR SIMULATORS TRAINING KIT

This system did not allow to download additional attachments. Please see below the amended RFI. INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION. THE SUBMISSION OF PRICING, CAPABILITIES FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, AND OTHER MARKET INFORMATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e). DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. IAW FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. The purpose of this sources sought/RFI is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 334519 (size standard of 500 employees). Responses to this sources sought will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this sources sought, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses for a solicitation announcement. The Department of the Air Force is seeking sources that can provide a Brand Name or Equal for Ear Simulators with Educator Toolkit Software upgrade that at minimum meets the following salient characteristics with a brand name or equal for the Medical Education and Training Campus (METC) for the Otoscopy Program on Ft. Sam Houston, TX 78234. Brand Name: Otosim Four (4) Otosim2 Ear Simulator System P/N 11-002 and one (1) Otosim2 Educator's software upgrade P/N 61-101 Brand Name: Ear Simulators with Educator Toolkit Software upgrade Salient Characteristics: Realistic/life-like ear geometry with canal for examining Plug and play capability Tympanic Membrane Images from inner ear are projected onto a screen Realistic Clinical simulation with otoscope Must contain internal database of hundreds of images of various ear pathologies Must have accompanying detailed educational descriptions and histology images Must have dozens of annotated landmark images Electronics are FCC, CE, RoHS Compliant Sufficient content for student self-tutorial Must have multiple unit hook-up capability for multiple student use Must have ability for testing student's knowledge Approximate Physical Dimensions: 5.5" X 6" X 7.5" Maximum Weight: 7 lbs Power: Standard USB 2.0 (5V DC) System should include base unit, right and left ear, instrumented otoscope, control box, required software, and hard cases for transport and storage Software should contain instrument use, pathology (external auditory canal, middle ear), Software should allow for customized education sessions and mass training Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions: (1) please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Hubzone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc.)? 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