688 Middle Ear Analyzers (VA-26-00077961)

This RFI is solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or obligation on the part of the Government. Per FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not considered offers, shall not be used as a proposal, and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Neither unsolicited proposals nor any other kinds of offers will be considered in response to this notice.

No evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to the respondents; however, the Government does reserve the right to contact any respondent and/or respondent reference to obtain additional information. At this time, no solicitation exists; therefore, please do not request a copy of the solicitation. Any resulting procurement action will be the subject of a separate, future announcement.

The information is provided for discussion purposes and any potential strategy for this acquisition may change prior to any solicitation release. The acquisition strategy, evaluation methodology, contract type, and any other acquisition decisions are to be determined. SCOPE OF WORK -Vendor will provide all equipment necessary to meet the Statement of Work below.

STATEMENT OF WORK PART B WORK REQUIREMENTS B.1 TO BE PROVIDED: The procurement is for a Brand Name or Equal Interacoustics Titan V1 Diagnostic Middle Ear Analyzer Expansion. All items must be covered by manufacturer s warranty and procured through a manufacturer-approved distribution channel. Distributers and resellers must be able to document ability to provide items through manufacturer-approved distribution channels upon request. Specifications.

4.1 Equipment Line Item Description Quantity 8531066 ITA-8531066 Interacoustics Titan V1 Diagnostic Middle Ear Analyzer 6 1005197 Tympanometer Setup and Installation 1 8122326 Shipping 1 4.2 Required Features Must test Middle Ear Function Must allow testing of Inner Ear / Cochlear Function (OAE) Must measures peak compensated static acoustic admittance, tympanometric peak pressure (TPP), and tympanometric width Must allow for Acoustic Reflex Testing Must allow for Handheld and PC mode for full flexibility Must generate graphics that enables the clinician to have an immediate understanding of middle ear frequency and pressure test results. Must be compatible with NOAH Must include installation Although not required, vendors responding to this Sources Sought may also submit a Capabilities Statement.

RESPONSES: Please include descriptive literature demonstrating the product meets or exceeds the brand name product specified above. Please provide any product solution or configuration so long as they are equivalent to the brand name product. Responses can include any additional product that may be beneficial. These items must be clearly identified by brand name and part number.

PLEASE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Full name and address of company DUNS number/ CAGE Code/ SAM UEI Business Size Manufacturer or Distributor If distributor, provide full name, business size, and address of manufacturer. Country of Origin designation for all products. Technical Literature that clearly shows product(s) are equivalent. Any additional product solution or configuration that would be beneficial to the functionality of the product line identified.

Authorized Distributor Letter Certified by OEM with a current date. Although not required, vendors responding to this Sources Sought may also submit a Capabilities Statement. 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.

In accordance with 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.