RFI "Integration of Salient Medical Alarms into a Medic-Isolated Medevac Communications System"
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Health Agency (DHA) is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) for the "Integration of Salient Medical Alarms into a Medic-Isolated Medevac Communications System." This RFI seeks to identify qualified offerors capable of providing a system that acquires, converts, prioritizes, and wirelessly broadcasts medical alarms to medics in a medevac setting, without interfering with pilot communications. Responses are due April 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
The RFI outlines requirements for two main components:
- Sensor Data Processor:
- Acquires medical alarms from medical devices using USB/Ethernet ports.
- Converts medical alarms into verbal alerts.
- Can prioritize alarms and their content.
- Broadcasts these alarms wirelessly to medic radio/communications components.
- Must support up to three (3) patients.
- Medic Radio Requirements:
- Plays voice alarms exclusively through the medic’s communication components, audible only to the medic (not pilots).
- Voice alerts must include patient identifier (e.g., "Patient 1, Heart Rate High").
- Allows medics to maintain communication with pilots and the rest of the crew.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought
- Purpose: Market research for future acquisition decisions. This is not a solicitation for contract award.
- NAICS: 334220 – Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (Size Standard: 1,250 Employees).
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage).
- Response Due: April 17, 2026, by 12:00 PM Eastern Time.
- Published: March 20, 2026.
Submission & Contact
Interested parties must submit information via email to both William (Andy) Shortall (william.a.shortall.civ@health.mil) and Jeremy McMurry (jeremy.l.mcmurry.civ@health.mil). Documentation of technical expertise is required to demonstrate capability. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.