6910--Clinical Driving Simulator

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DESCRIPTION

This is not a solicitation but rather a Request for Information (RFI/Sources Sought) for market research purposes only. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 5, is issuing this Sources Sought in order to identify capable firms and obtain information for planning purposes only.

Responses must be submitted by 12:00 PM EST, June 10th, 2025. Submit responses to this Sources Sought via email to james.ferro@va.gov All SDVOSB and VOSB firms that respond shall include proof of SBA certification via https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/All small business firms that respond shall include proof of small business status via their Representations and Certifications in accordance with (FAR 4.1102 Policy). While SDVOSB/VOSB firms are preferred, all capable firms are welcome to respond to this Sources Sought. All respondents to this Sources Sought shall include as part of their response answers to the below questions and provide any additional pertinent information that supports the answers. If there are any ambiguities in this Sources Sought, please identify them in your response.

The results of this market research will assist in the development of (1) the requirement, and (2) the acquisition strategy (e.g., socioeconomic set-aside, full and open competition, etc.). VA assumes no responsibility for any costs incurred associated with the preparation of responses.

Suggested NAICS: 33331 (Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing)
Suggested PSC: 6910 (Training Aids)

Open to suggestions from the market as to a more proper NAICS and/or PSC, as well as any potential GSA/FSS Schedule SIN categories.
Items to be Procured:

Manufacturer Part #
Item Description
Item Quantity
DS-250W / CDS-250W
Clinical Driving Simulator
1

Statement of Work:

Installation/Implementation:
Full installation/implementation will be completed by personnel certified and knowledgeable with the designated equipment/system.
Installation shall be completed within the period of performance.
Contractor shall be responsible for any Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) required when performing work on site.
Contractor shall submit all removable media to be used on a VA system to Biomedical Engineering for scanning with anti-virus software prior to use.
In the case turn-in, exchange, repair, or replacement of equipment containing hard drives used by the VA, the hard drives shall be removed from the equipment and remain in possession of the VA (this includes loaned or rented equipment).
The contractor shall take all necessary precautions to prevent damage to any government property. The contractor shall report any damages immediately and shall be assessed current replacement costs for property damaged by the contractor, unless corrective action is taken. Any damaged material (i.e., trees, shrubs, lawn/turf, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, etc.) will be replaced in a timely manner or corrected by the contractor with like materials, at no extra cost to the government, upon approval of the Contracting Officer.

Training:
Contractor shall be responsible for providing training to clinical staff/users.
Training is to be scheduled in advance with the designated on-site POC.
Education shall be provided prior to and/or at time of installation.
Education professional shall be certified to provide instruction on the designated equipment/system.
Education curriculum must include: operations and set-up, user maintenance, safety, and user troubleshooting tips.

Salient Characteristics:
Dimensions 7 L x 4 W
Weight 750 lbs
Separable seat and center console module
Wheelchair transfer and full wheelchair patient accessible
Motorized height adjustment accommodating any wheelchair height
High resolution displays with 110-degree field of view
Real-time rear and side view wide-angle mirrors
Adjustable car seat
Tilt steering wheel with dynamic electric torque feedback
Software includes several driving scenarios and interactive exercises for clients:
Pre-driving clinical exercises, basic functional abilities
More functional abilities for simple driving
Progressive basic driving skills
Advanced driving skills and naturalistic scenarios

If you are interested, please e-mail the following information:

Company Name:
UEI Number:
Cage Code:
Dun & Bradstreet Number:

Person of Contact (including telephone number and email address).

Socio-economic status (SDVOSB, VOSB, Woman-Owned, Other etc.).

Are you a distributor or a manufacturer?

If you are an authorized distributor, please provide confirmation on Company Letter Head.
If you are a distributor, who is the manufacturer?
Where is the manufacturer located in the world?

Do you currently hold a government contract?

Contract Number?

Type of contract?

Are these particular quoted items under contract?

With whom (GSA, SEWP, etc )?
If GSA what Schedule and SIN?

Can your company provide the service for the listed Department of Veterans Affairs locations?

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Does your firm utilize the suggested NAICS and PSC per this Sources Sought Notice? If not, please suggest a more appropriate NAICS and/or PSC and explain why it s more appropriate?

How do you invoice for this service, including rates?

What Certifications, State and/or Federal, if any must you have to perform this service?

Please list all of your concerns, questions and ambiguities below. Questions will not be addressed directly but will be used by the Government in the event that this Sources Sought would move forward to solicitation.

Please provide estimated rates if possible.

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