Abstract: A system for awarding a procurement contract to a vendor. The system may receive a plurality of offers and determine which offer to accept for the target based on a variety of factors. The system may determine and consider the data access level the vendor has or would need to have to fulfill the contract. The system may determine and consider the cyberhygiene of the vendor. The system may consider offer pricing, distribution capacity, service history, and other factors in selecting a vendor for the contract.

Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling fill media in a balloon catheter are disclosed. The system comprises a catheter having an inflatable balloon, a reservoir for fill media, and a first conduit for delivering fill media from the reservoir to the balloon. The system includes a second conduit for returning fill media from the balloon to the reservoir and a pump configured to circulate fill media through the conduits. The system also includes a valve assembly configured for placement in at least three positions. In the first position, fill media is delivered from the reservoir to the balloon to inflate the balloon. In the second position, fill media is drawn out of the balloon and returned to the reservoir. In the third position, fill media circulates through the conduits between the pump and the balloon and is prevented from flowing back to the reservoir.

Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling fill media in a balloon catheter are disclosed. The system comprises a catheter having an inflatable balloon, a reservoir for fill media, and a first conduit for delivering fill media from the reservoir to the balloon. The system includes a second conduit for returning fill media from the balloon to the reservoir and a pump configured to circulate fill media through the conduits. The system also includes a valve assembly configured for placement in at least three positions. In the first position, fill media is delivered from the reservoir to the balloon to inflate the balloon. In the second position, fill media is drawn out of the balloon and returned to the reservoir. In the third position, fill media circulates through the conduits between the pump and the balloon and is prevented from flowing back to the reservoir.

Abstract: An outdoor water service system is described. The system is primarily for providing water for outdoor applications in cold weather, such as flooding outdoor rinks but may also be used for other watering applications in warmer weather. The system includes a source of water connected to an underground hydrant with an above-ground hydrant valve and a heated enclosure with a floor and an opening in the floor through which the hydrant valve extends. The enclosure includes a hose, a heater, a water conduit extending from the hydrant valve to the hose, a first door for accessing the hydrant valve from outside of the enclosure and a second door for accessing the hose.

Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling fill media in a balloon catheter are disclosed. The system comprises a catheter having an inflatable balloon, a reservoir for fill media, and a first conduit for delivering fill media from the reservoir to the balloon. The system includes a second conduit for returning fill media from the balloon to the reservoir and a pump configured to circulate fill media through the conduits. The system also includes a valve assembly configured for placement in at least three positions. In the first position, fill media is delivered from the reservoir to the balloon to inflate the balloon. In the second position, fill media is drawn out of the balloon and returned to the reservoir. In the third position, fill media circulates through the conduits between the pump and the balloon and is prevented from flowing back to the reservoir.

Abstract: An outdoor water service system is described. The system is primarily for providing water for outdoor applications in cold weather, such as flooding outdoor rinks but may also be used for other watering applications in warmer weather. The system includes a source of water connected to an underground hydrant with an above-ground hydrant valve and a heated enclosure with a floor and an opening in the floor through which the hydrant valve extends. The enclosure includes a hose, a heater, a water conduit extending from the hydrant valve to the hose, a first door for accessing the hydrant valve from outside of the enclosure and a second door for accessing the hose.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a medical device having a proximal portion that can selectively receive other portions of the device. More specifically, embodiments of the invention relate to an endoscopic instrument with a handle portion configured to accommodate an elongate, flexible member and an end effector assembly of the endoscopic instrument for protection, coiling, looping, containment, packaging and for disposal. The device may have a variety of configurations.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include a medical instrument with a sealing device. In embodiments, the medical instrument is an endoscopic device having a seal between an elongate shaft member and/or on a portion of a handle to, for example, prevent flow communication between a lumen of the elongate member and the external environment.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a medical device having a proximal portion that can selectively receive other portions of the device. More specifically, embodiments of the invention relate to an endoscopic instrument with a handle portion configured to accommodate an elongate, flexible member and an end effector assembly of the endoscopic instrument for protection, coiling, looping, containment, packaging and for disposal. The device may have a variety of configurations.