What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Procurement Office East, Network Contracting Office 4 intends to sole-source a contract to Simulab Corporation for a Pacerman System with ultrasound for intravenous training. The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System requires one standalone closed system featuring preloaded software, touchscreen and Bluetooth compatibility, and ultrasound-compatible soft tissues to train staff on right heart catheterization and temporary pacemaker placement. While this notice is not a request for competitive quotes, any responsible firm that can meet the requirements may submit written capability statements. Submissions must demonstrate relevant corporate experience, indicate whether the vendor is a direct provider or authorized distributor, and include company details and SAM numbers via email by November 12, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.
Scope of work
- Quantity: 1 each Pacerman System
- Stand-alone closed system consisting of a computer and mannequin with preloaded software
- Ultrasound-compatible soft tissues for venous identification and full catheter insertion
- Simulated patient monitor for real-time learner feedback
- Bluetooth compatibility and touchscreen compatibility
- Battery or wall power supply operation
- Delivery to VAPHS University Drive location loading dock
Minimum qualifications
- Indicate whether direct supplier, service provider, or authorized reseller/distributor
- Relevant corporate experience including contract number, dollar amount, period of performance, and customer point of contact
Documents to include with your response
- Written notification and capability statements
- Supporting evidence demonstrating ability to perform requirements
- Company Name
- SAM number
- Company address
- Point of Contact information (title, phone number, and email address)
- Business size and socio-economic category, if applicable
How to submit
- Method
- Instructions
- Responses shall be submitted via email prior to the response due date and time
Incumbent and award research
No incumbent history found for this requirement. The notice does not cite a current contract, and no earlier award from this buying office matches it.
Market context
Awards in the same category (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing). This is not this requirement's award history.
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Source: USAspending.gov federal award data (U.S. federal public data). A contract is called the incumbent only when the notice or its documents cite it by number.