Description
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support is seeking information on portable and transport ventilators that can perform to the objectives described in the RFI. The required device is a lightweight, compact, portable, self-contained ventilator for use in the management of infants through adult patients who weigh equal or greater than 11 lbs. with acute or chronic respiratory failure, or during resuscitation. The ventilator should be capable of providing continuous positive-pressure ventilation and have various features such as pressure support, spontaneous/CPAP, and apnea-backup ventilation.
• The ventilator should be able to monitor various parameters such as peak inspiratory pressure, PEEP, tidal volume, minute volume, and respiratory rate.
• The ventilator should have a rechargeable internal battery that can power the device for a minimum of 60 minutes.
• The ventilator should be able to operate from alternating current of 110/220 volts at 50/60/400 Hertz or from direct current of 12-28 volts.
• The ventilator should have a size less than 0.7 cubic feet in volume with battery and weigh less than 15 lbs. with battery.
• The ventilator should be able to provide visual/audio alarming to healthcare providers compatible with flight platforms/healthcare settings and threat environments despite extremes of light, noise, or vibration.