6525-- medical ultrasound paracentesis trainer, pacerman system for education

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 6 is procuring a specialized medical training system for ultrasound-guided paracentesis procedures, specifically the PacerMan System for Education. This high-fidelity medical training device is designed to provide comprehensive hands-on training for medical professionals in temporary transvenous cardiac pacing techniques, featuring advanced technological capabilities including ultrasound compatibility, real-time patient monitoring, and scenario-based training modes. The procurement includes two line items: a PacerMan System with a 1-year maintenance and support agreement, and an Ultrasound Paracentesis Model (Medium Tone). The solicitation was posted on September 9, 2025, with quotes due by September 12, 2025, at 1:00 PM EDT, providing vendors with an extremely tight response window of just three days. The evaluation criteria and specific qualification requirements are not detailed in the available documentation, though vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and comply with various federal acquisition regulations.

This procurement is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,000 employees, restricting participation to qualifying small businesses. No incumbent contractors or potential award values are specified in the available documentation. The contract period spans from September 15, 2025, to November 10, 2025, indicating a relatively short performance timeline of approximately two months. The training system will be delivered to the Central Virginia VA Health Care System in Richmond, Virginia, where it will support medical education and training programs. The procurement focuses on acquiring an all-in-one training package that includes a manikin, laptop, and software capable of enabling training on both asynchronous and synchronous pacing modes with realistic simulation capabilities. Davina Dietrich serves as the point of contact for this solicitation at the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6.