6910-- Video Simulation Management System [VSMS] Operational Support Contract

Page 1 of 2 Notice of Intent to Sole Source Video Simulation Management System [VSMS] Operational Support Contract Contract Opportunities: 36C77622QXXXX_1 The Department of Veterans Affairs [VA], Program Contract Activity Central [PCAC] intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1(a)(2), Only One Responsible Source Available, no other source will satisfy agency requirements. The VA intends to solicit and negotiate with Education Management Solutions [EMS]; 436 Creamery Way Suite 300; Exton, PA 19341, to provide VSMS Operational Support Services at the SimLEARN National Simulation Center [NSC]. VSMS is a SIMULATIONiQ Enterprise solution comprised of 1,500 pieces of equipment that includes SIMULATIONiQ learning management system software, the SIMULATIONiQ Audio Visual [A/V] Viewer software and an array of over 130 HD cameras, audio equipment and software integrating an array of high-fidelity medical simulation training manikins. The system collects performance data across all hardware inputs, and provides a platform for recording, debriefing and educational assessment for all training activity taking place in the SimLEARN National Simulation Center. This VSMS maintenance and support service for the SIMULATIONiQ audio video and learning management system shall include software and hardware diagnostic, repair and replacement, VSMS product and system training, system health check and reports, help desk and system. EMS is the sole authorized provider for SIMULATIONiQ maintenance and support services. Additionally, these items are peculiar to only one manufacturer as SIMULATIONiQ is proprietary data. The NAICS code for this procurement is 541511 and the Small Business Administration Size Standard is $30 Million. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. No solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be accepted. However, any responsible source who believes it is capable of meeting the requirement may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency, only if received by the closing date and time of this notice. A determination not to compete the proposed requirement based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Responses to this notice are due on or before 20 May 2022 at 11:00 AM CT by email to the point of contact [email protected]. Contracting Office Address: Program Contracting Activity Central [PCAC] 1 Jefferson Barracks Drive BLDG 56 Saint Louis, MO 63125