The U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity (USAMMDA) aims to develop a portable ultrasound system called Ultrasound Field Portable (USFP) for military use. This system will assist health care professionals in diagnosing or ruling out severe injuries in austere environments, reducing unnecessary evacuations. The contract consists of purchasing and modifying the Philips Lumify ultrasound system to eliminate network connectivity, addressing cybersecurity risks through a Risk Management Framework (RMF) assessment.
Key objectives include the purchase of seven Philips Lumify systems, facilitating an RMF assessment, and conducting a logistics demonstration. In addition, a training support package will be developed for military personnel, ensuring they are equipped to use the modified systems effectively. The contract also includes options for purchasing 61 additional units and providing instructor training.
Overall, this initiative addresses significant gaps in combat casualty care by enabling faster, more precise diagnoses in the field, while ensuring compliance with military requirements and cybersecurity measures. The government emphasizes the need for military-specific adaptations and training to enhance medical readiness in combat situations.
The U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA) is seeking to identify entities capable of developing the Philips Lumify ultrasound system for the Army Medical Materiel Development Activity (USAMMDA) at Fort Detrick, Maryland, through a Sources Sought Notice. This notice serves as market research rather than a formal Request for Proposal (RFP), and responses will not bind the government to any commitments. Interested organizations should submit a capability statement, detailing relevant experience, staffing, and resources, with a focus on meeting performance-based contracts.
Respondents must clarify their organization’s size, and those qualifying as small businesses must demonstrate the ability to perform at least 50% of the contract work. The anticipated contract, expected to last twelve months, will likely be a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) type. Interested parties must submit their responses by 4 p.m. EST on October 2, 2024, to the designated Contract Specialist via email. The government emphasizes that participation in this notice is voluntary and will not incur any compensation for preparation or submission.