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This is a Call for Solutions (CFS) for a Portable Patient Transport System (PPTS) under the authority of 10 U. S. C. 4022. The U. S. Army is seeking readily available systems for a single, non-ambulatory patient to support biocontainment, isolation, and quarantine. The system must be manportable and control the spread of biological threats during transport. Key features include a patient containment enclosure with an integrated, battery-powered air filtration system, generating negative pressure and filtering exhaust air. Essential features include glove ports, passthrough interfaces, and windows for patient care. The program is multi-phased, with an initial segment for prototype development and evaluation, followed by segments for advanced integration and certification. The government intends to award multiple Other Transaction (OT) agreements for prototype development. Offerors must submit a solution brief including a draft Statement of Work (SOW), delivery schedule, total cost, bill of materials, data rights assertions, and supporting documentation for performance claims. Deliverables include prototype systems and data. The government has a strong preference for unlimited rights for all technical data, software, and intellectual property. The deadline for inquiries is March 26, 2026. Questions and answers will be posted by April 7, 2026.
The bid notice states that thirty (30) prototype systems are to be delivered within 90 days after project award for Segment I. For Segment II, ten (10) additional prototypes are to be delivered within 90 days of Segment II authorization. The bid notice states deliver thirty 30 prototype systems. provide evidence demonstrating a minimum technology readiness level trl of 5 and manufacturing readiness level mrl of 5.
The bid notice states The government will select two performers to proceed to segment II, which consists of phases ii and iii. this downselect decision will be based on the following criteria: user feedbackaffordability of the prototypeavailability of fundsa government evaluation the test results from phase i test requirements outlined in attachment 1, tables 2 and 3.
The bid notice states The government intends to make up to five 5 other transaction agreements for segment i phase i. downselections will be conducted only at the conclusion of each segment. following the completion of segment i, the government will evaluate performers and downselect up to two solutions to proceed to the segment ii option phase ii and iii.
The bid notice states If an offeror identifies a potential error, omission, or other issue in the drafft call for solutions, the offeror must notify the government pocs in writing during the question period. The deadline for inquiries is March 26, 2026. The bid notice states all inquiries must be submitted via email to both pocs **** eastern time on 26 march 2026.