6515--InBody Composition Analysis Scale *BRAND NAME OR EQUAL*view on SAM.gov

Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice Page 5 of 5 SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE *= Required Field Sources Sought Notice Page 1 of 5 THIS NOTICE IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES - it does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ)/Invitation for Bid (IFB)/Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFQ, IFB or RFP in the future. This notice does not commit the VA to contract for any supply or service. Further, the VA is not seeking quotes, bids or proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals in response to this source sought notice. The VA will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. Submittals will not be returned to the responder. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future RFQ or IFB or RFP, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Governmentwide Point of Entry. It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the Governmentwide Point of Entry for additional information pertaining to this requirement. The anticipated NAICS code is: 339112. SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE InBody 380 Body Composition Analyzer 1. PURPOSE This Sources Sought Notice is issued solely for market research and information-gathering purposes. It does not constitute a solicitation, commitment, or authorization to procure any supplies or services. The Government is seeking to identify qualified and capable vendors that can provide the InBody 380 Body Composition Analyzer or an equal product that meets all salient characteristics listed below. 2. BACKGROUND The Government has a requirement for a professional-grade body composition analyzer for use in clinical, wellness, or research environments. The device must provide accurate, quick, and noninvasive assessment of body composition metrics used in patient evaluation and treatment planning. 3. REQUIRED ITEM Brand Name: InBody 380 Body Composition Analyzer OR EQUAL: Vendors may offer an equivalent product, provided the item meets or exceeds all salient characteristics included in Section 4. 4. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS (Minimum Requirements) Any offered product must meet all of the following: Measurement Technology Utilizes Direct Segmental Multi Frequency Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (DSM BIA) Employs multiple frequencies for increased accuracy Provides non invasive, rapid testing without the use of empirical estimation formulas Measurement Parameters (minimum required) Weight Skeletal Muscle Mass Body Fat Mass Percent Body Fat Body Mass Index (BMI) Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) Total Body Water, Intracellular Water, and Extracellular Water Segmental Lean Analysis (right arm, left arm, trunk, right leg, left leg) Segmental Fat Analysis Visceral Fat or comparable abdominal fat assessment Impedance values at multiple frequencies for each segment Operational Requirements Test duration: 90 seconds or less User-friendly interface with onboard screen Ability to output ful…