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The Air Force Medical Service (AFMS) provides medical care throughout a wide range of environments including the various roles of care in the military theater. The JMCIP shall deliver fluids, blood pr... The Air Force Medical Service (AFMS) provides medical care throughout a wide range of environments including the various roles of care in the military theater. The JMCIP shall deliver fluids, blood products, medications and nutrients into the patient in-garrison, at remote, deployed locations and during en-route care (ERC) operations. The JMCIP shall possess three or more channels manufactured in one device. Each line shall deliver a separate drug and mitigate incompatibility and drug sequencing concerns. This solution will enhance the United States Air Force’s (USAF) ability to deliver a wide range of fluids from various containers to accomplish multiple infusions. Disclaimer THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT AND REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY. IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR) 15.201(e), THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION ANNOUNCEMENT FOR PROPOSALS AND NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ALL INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THIS RFI IS CONFIDENTIAL AND ONLY FOR THE RECIPIENT’S KNOWLEDGE AND MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES. NO INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THIS DOCUMENT OR IN DISCUSSIONS CONNECTED TO IT MAY BE DISCLOSED TO ANY OTHER PARTY. Introduction and Purpose of the RFI The purpose of this RFI is to request information to determine if your company’s products and capabilities meet our government requirement for a joint multi-channel infusion pump (JMCIP). The information gathered from all companies that answer the RFI will be analyzed against the requirements to effectively identify capabilities that are available in the marketplace/industry. Both large business concerns and all categories of small business are encouraged to respond to this request. The following North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code may possibly be used for this requirement: 339112: Surgical and Medical Instrument and Manufacturing. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Background Description of Information Requested The Air Force Medical Service (AFMS) provides medical care throughout a wide range of environments including the various roles of care in the military theater. The JMCIP shall deliver fluids, blood products, medications and nutrients into the patient in-garrison, at remote, deployed locations and during en-route care (ERC) operations. The JMCIP shall possess three or more channels manufactured in one device. Each line shall deliver a separate drug and mitigate incompatibility and drug sequencing concerns. This solution will enhance the United States Air Force’s (USAF) ability to deliver a wide range of fluids from various containers to accomplish multiple infusions. Scope Specific information is requested according to the RFI Response forms on page 5. It is important to complete as much information as possible. Context in which the product or service will be used Statement of need AFMS requires this product deliver fluids to provide essential and enhanced care during evacuation to definitive care in a military theater. Requirements The response should describe the company’s capability to provide, field and sustain the product as characterized by the requirements addressed in this RFI. If unable to provide a product capable of meeting all requirements, the respondent should provide trade-off considerations to meet the requirements addressed in this RFI. A total of three KPPs were identified along with 49 Key System Attributes (KSAs) and are listed in the attached document (Form #2). NOTE: Manufacturers are encouraged to submit a response to this RFI, even if the system does not meet all the requirements. For requirements that are not met, provide commentary as trade-off considerations will still be reviewed. Acronym List AFMEDCOM: Air Force Medical Command AFMS: Air Force Medical Service ERC: En-Route Care FAR: Federal Acquisition Regulation IAW: In Accordance With JMCIP: Joint Multi-Channel Infusion Pump KPP: Key Performance Parameters KSA: Key System Attributes NAICS: North American Industry Classification System RFI: Request for Information USAF: United States Air Force Instructions to Respondents To answer this RFI, complete the attached forms (RFI response Form #1 and #2 [attached Excel requirements spreadsheet]). The contact person listed below is available for assistance, if needed. The answers to this RFI will be evaluated by staff from different functions in AFMEDCOM. Response to this RFI must be submitted via email to Mr. Aaron M. Nelson, Market Research Director/ Director of Operations, usaf.detrick.afmedcom.mbx.a5-test-eval@health.mil. Email responses should be no larger than 10 MB in size. If larger attachments are required, notify AFMEDCOM at the above listed email address. Include a point of contact, phone number, email address, and website information, and indicate whether the company is a foreign or domestic entity in the contents of the email. Each RFI response will receive a confirmation email; if a confirmation is not received, call 301-619-8600. The Government will not pay for any information submitted or for any costs associated with providing the information. How to deliver the answer Send the attached Word and Excel forms (format unchanged) by email to: usaf.detrick.afmedcom.mbx.a5-test-eval@health.mil