Simulation Manikins

Amendment / Modification

This amendment provides responses to contractor questions and clarifies submission instructions. Key points include:

• NAICS Code: The government will not change the NAICS code, as the current one was chosen as most appropriate for the Statement of Work (SOW).
• Quote Submission: Offerors are instructed to follow the outline in Section B.3, Price/Cost Schedule of the RFQ for quote submission, indicating a need for individual item pricing rather than a single total quote.
• Extended Service Plans: The request is for two (2) years of extended service plans.
• Number of Learners: The estimated number of learners who would potentially utilize the simulation training equipment is up to 5,300.
• Healthcare Staff/Trainees: Approximately 3,500 clinical staff are expected to utilize the simulation lab and associated training equipment.
• Maternal Simulator: Additional line items for maternal simulator packages or different fidelity levels will not be added beyond what is currently listed in Section B.3 of the RFQ.

This amendment primarily impacts the understanding of submission requirements and clarifies details related to the scope of services and pricing structure.

• The Contractor Question and Government Answers are now provided.
• The deadlines for question submission and quote submission remain unchanged.
• Offerors must ensure their quotes adhere to the specified Price/Cost Schedule format.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This Request for Quote (RFQ) is for the procurement of Simulation Manikins and accessories for the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) VA Medical Center. The purpose is to support Veteran Patient Safety and clinical readiness through advanced medical simulation training.

• Procurement of "Brand Name or Equal" Simulation Manikins and Accessories, specifically one (1) SimMan 3G Plus and one (1) SimMama Simulation Manikins, along with associated accessories.

• Products must meet or exceed specified physical, functional, and performance characteristics.

• A one (1) year warranty is required for the provided manikins and accessories.

• Delivery within 45 days after receipt of order.

• Provision of cleaning and disinfecting protocols, including a list of acceptable cleaning chemistries.

• Vendor must provide a listing of all Recalls and Field Engineering Change notices pertaining to proposed batteries over the past 24 months.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Open Market Purchase Order.

• Period of Performance: April 6, 2026, to June 30, 2026.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but Block 9 indicates a potential value of $47 Million.

• Quotes must be submitted via email to Kristie.Collins@va.gov by March 27, 2026, 5:00 pm EST.

• Questions must be emailed to Kristie.Collins@va.gov by March 20, 2026, 12:00 pm EST.

• Evaluation will be based on comparative evaluations of Price, Experience, and Past Performance, aiming for the best value to the Government.

• This acquisition is 100% set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) contractors.

• SDVOSB contractors must be verified in the Small Business Search database (https://search.certifications.sba.gov/).

• The solicitation will be conducted under FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures).

• All interested parties must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).