This Notice of Intent to Sole Source is provided to advise that the Government intends to solicit and negotiate a Sole Source, Firm-Fixed-Priced, Purchase Order, with only one (1) source, SimX Inc. The procurement is for the software licensing use of SimX virtual reality training software for the VA Northern California Health Care System. This contract action is for supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one (1) source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) and 41 USC §1901, only one (1) will meet the Government s needs. Only one (1) source is capable of responding due to the unique or specialized nature of the supplies and/or services. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. The applicable NAICS Code is 541512 and the 2022 Size Standard is $30.0 Million. 1. SCHEDULE OF PROPOSED CLIN. *****all line-items are considered Brand Name or provide your Equal substitute for the purpose of market research.****** Item Information ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT 0001 4.00 EA __________________ __________________ SimX Software License - One year license for one VR headset installation - Unlimited moderator client installations included - Access to software support and maintenance - - Includes email and business hours phone support - Access to Standard SimX Curriculum (included) - Access to SimX Scenario Marketplace (for purchase) - Access to Custom Scenario Production (for purchase) LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: LICENSES MUST complete the following IF EQUAL product Manufacturer Part No.:_____________________________________ OEM Name:______________________________________________ 0002 1.00 EA __________________ __________________ SimX VR Standard Curriculum - Undifferentiated Chest Pain (ACLS) - Pediatric Resuscitation (PALS) - Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) - Motor Vehicle Accident (ATLS) - Shortness of Breath (COVID)- Septic Shock - Preeclampsia LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: CURRICULA MUST complete the following IF EQUAL product Manufacturer Part No.:_____________________________________ OEM Name:______________________________________________ 0003 1.00 EA __________________ __________________ Virtual Onboarding - Remote Onboarding Led by SimX Customer Success LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: SUPPORT MUST complete the following IF EQUAL product Manufacturer Part No.:_____________________________________ OEM Name:______________________________________________ GRAND TOTAL __________________ Salient Characteristics General: Please reference the parts list and salient characteristics related for each line-item below. The salient characteristics are essential, significant, and functional to this requirement. Salient Characteristics: Brand Name Item: SIMX Virtual Reality Medical Simulation Training System Essential/significant physical, functional, or performance characteristics. Application must be an immersive virtual reality nurse training platform System software must be compatible with HTC Vive Focus 3 VR Headset Application must include the minimum curriculum for - Undifferentiated Chest Pain (ACLS), Pediatric Resuscitation (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP), Motor Vehicle Accident (ATLS), Shortness of Breath (COVID), Septic Shock, Preeclampsia Product must include training Application must include product licenses for at least one year Software must offer unlimited moderator client installation Product must include software support and maintenance Application must include scenarios Software must be VA Technical Reference Model (TRM) approved Software must include customizable patient dialogue Application must offer variable vital signs Software must include at least 500 medical tools and props Application must offer unique patient avatars Software must offer realistic environments including, but not limited to, ER, OR, ICU, PACU, MedSurg, patient s home, and clinic. Software must offer distinct nursing patient encounters Application must offer ability for students to physically simulate the hospital experience including picking up tools, ordering blood tests and performing procedures. No drop-down menus to perform every task. Software must allow for multiple participants in one simulation, operating off of a single laptop Application must offer reporting tools In order for equipment to be connected to the VA network, it is required to be Enterprise Risk Analysis (ERA) and/or Technical Reference Model (TRM) approved. The SimX system is able to utilize the HTC Vive Focus 3 unit, which is ERA approved. The software is also TRM approved. a) Compatibility HTC Vive Focus 3 VR Headset b) Industry Standard yes c) Purpose Nurse education through immersive VR medical situation simulation training d) Governing Body or Organization Veterans Health Administration Complete generic identification Virtual Reality Medical Simulation Training System Applicable model/make/catalog number SimX Software License Manufacturer name SimX 2. DELIVERY OF ITEMS The address is with FOB Destination shipping: VA Northern California Healthcare System 10535 Hospital Way Mather, CA 95655 This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes and no solicitation will be made available. Any responses received will only be considered for the purposes of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in lieu of sole source contract described in this notice, and such determination shall be made at the sole discretion of the Government. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirement. If no responses are received, the government will proceed with the Sole Source acquisition. Your response should include a STATEMENT OF CAPABLILITY, GSA SCHEDULE INFORMATION, DUNS#, BUSINESS SIZE, AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS. The Government will not pay for information submitted. All quotations/responses shall be emailed to Dennis Salmonsen at
[email protected] by 10:00 a.m. PST. 04-11-2023. No telephone requests will be accepted.