The ventilator shall use high-frequency jet ventilation technology. The system shall be able to provide at least 660 breaths per minute. The unit shall allow for passive exhalation. The unit shall have controls for Peak Inspiratory Pressure (PIP), Rate (breaths per minute), and Inspiratory Time (I-Time). The system shall have a display that includes, but is not limited to, patient and ventilator pressures. The ventilator shall be effective for treating neonatal volume-induced lung injuries and provide for early intervention of pulmonary interstitial emphysema. The system shall include a cart for mobility and an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) as a backup power source. The vendor shall have 24/7 support available. The electrical requirement for the system is 110VAC, 60Hz.

Vendor shall be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller for the proposed equipment/system such that OEM warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. All software licensing, warranty and service associated with the equipment/system shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions.

The system shall be compliant with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requirements to market and deliver medical products for use in the United States of America, even should delivery be requested outside of the United States. The claims made for the product shall comply with the regulations of the FDA with respect to products for marketing and delivery of a medical product for use in the United States of America, even should delivery be requested outside of the United States. The system shall be installed in compliance with OSHA requirements.

Based on the above information, the only technically acceptable system is provided by Bunnell Incorporated

This acquisition is being conducted under FAR Part 12 and 13. Provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-72 are incorporated. This acquisition is being conducted under simplified acquisition procedures. There are no set-aside restrictions for this requirement. The intended procurement will be classified under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 339112 with a Small Business Size Standard of 500 employees. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation document exists for this requirement. However, parties interested in responding to this notice shall submit technical data, including cost, sufficient to determine capability in providing the same product. All capability statements received by closing of this notification of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

Capability statements (formats for submission: PDF, MS Word, or MS Excel) should be sent to Andrew Hampton at [email protected]. Closing date for capability statements is no later than 11:00 AM EST on 4 Apr 2014. No phone calls will be accepted.