United Nations Secretariat Tender

The Purpose Of This Request For Information (rfi) Issued By The United Nations (un) Is To Identify Market Capabilities And Technologies To Support Un Operations, Specifically Addressing The Needs Of Un Field Missions Described Later In This Document. The Responses To This Rfi Will Be Used By The United Nations As The Basis To Prepare A Future Request For Proposals (rfp) For Products And Services Related To Telemedicine Service Provision Technologies Addressing The Specified Needs Described Hereinafter. This Request For Information Is Open To All World Suppliers. Responders Should Note That The Information Received In Response To An Rfi Is Not Used For The Purpose Of Qualifying Vendors. Primarily, It Helps Identify Generic Descriptions Of Available Or Potential Alternatives For Fulfilling A Defined Requirement Or Outcome, As Well As The Possible Costs And Delivery Time. The Rfi Is Oriented Toward Seeking A Technical Alternative, Option, Solution, Or Cost Estimate, Rather Than A Direct Response In The Form Of An Offer From The Market Or Industry. The United Nations Operates In High-risk Environments Both In Urban And Rural Areas Which Are Usually Characterized By A Serious Lack Of Infrastructure (utilities Networks, Telecommunications, Roads Etc.) Which Either Alone Or In Combination With Other Factors (e.g. Environmental) Hamper The Possibility Of Fast Critical Care And Patient Monitoring In Remote Areas. The Un Is Looking For A Telemedicine Solution(s) Suitable To Address Un Operational Requirements As Follows: A. Priority 1 – Remote Trauma Care Support In The Battlefield. B. Priority 2 – Remote Patient Monitoring During Medical Evacuation (medevac) Operations And In Temporary Deployed Bases. C. Priority 3 - Hospital-to-hospital Information Sharing And Consultation (between Health Practitioners).