SimX Medical Virtual Reality Trainer

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This Sources Sought Notice is relative to the NAICS code 511210. The Small Business size standard for this NAICS code is 7030. Large and Small Businesses are invited to answer this market survey to determine market capabilities.

Hurlburt Field, FL, is conducting market research to determine the existence of potential sources to provide the SimX Medical Virtual Reality Trainer.

The potential requirement will consist of the contractor providing all of the following:

SimX: Medical Virtual Reality trainer hardware, license and case studies. A comprehensive medical training virtual reality package that provides 24 SOW Medical personnel the ability to train specific medical protocols. This item will increase the effectiveness of 24 SOW medical training and thought process through Virtual Reality simulations.

Manufacturer: SimX
Item Description: Medical Virtual Reality Trainer
Requirements:
- Fully immersive - integrated with goggles (visual/auditory)
- Provision of tactile feedback - eg. pulse checks
- Ability to move within a 3-D virtual space
- Team training for up to 4 individuals within the same space
- Networked system - capability for multiple users to train remotely within the same virtual space
- Custom case development based on desired learning objectives and specific medical protocols
o Patients of any age, ethnicity, or demographic
o Other virtual family members or health care providers
o ED, OR, Outdoor or other custom environments
o Interactive tools such as Stethoscope, Ultrasound, Syringe, POC labs, Gloves, Gown, monitors, imaging, pulses, IVs, etc
o Unique patient animations including but not limited to talking, hand gestures, sitting up, laying down, chest pain, abdominal pain, heavy breathing, neurologic exams, etc
- Virtual equipment/medications based on real-world materials utilized by unit PJs/IDMTs
- Integrated evaluation tools to assess performance during scenario and provide objective feedback to trainees.
- Performance report generation with exportable data
- Ability to record case execution for subsequent review and feedback to trainees
- VR System is portable
- Wireless connectivity
- VR Hardware
o 1 HTC Vive Pro VR hardware set including gaming computer, headset, controllers, lightboxes, wireless adapters and all necessary accessories.
o Carrying Case
o Manufacturer warranty with enterprise level hardware support
- SimX License with on site installation/training, on site support visits, unlimited phone/internet/chat support

If offer is providing an alternate item(s) then the offer must provide the item specification demonstrating it is an equal to the items identified in this sources sought.

NOTE: Please submit electronic response indicating capability to supply the aforementioned item(s) via line card or published description (no more than 3 pages) as well as POC (name, telephone # and email address) along with contractor's CAGE, DUNS, and the physical location of your facility to the individuals listed within this notice.

All work shall be performed at the contractor's facility. This request may not directly lead to a Request for Quotation/Proposal. Deadline for submission is 12:00 p.m. CST, 4 September 2019.

Required Information:
Any interested party who can offer all of the above may submit electronic reply addressing each of the above items.

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