9280-25-R-IFBD-00060

The University of Southern Mississippi (USM), located in Hattiesburg, is seeking comprehensive bids for a Nursing Simulation Center System Upgrade for the College of Nursing and Health Professions (CNHP). The procurement involves a sophisticated cloud-based application system designed to record, review, and archive simulated educational experiences across eight simulation rooms, two OSCE-style rooms, three control rooms, and four debriefing rooms. The solution must fully integrate with existing Laerdal medical simulation mannequins, including SimMom, SimBaby, SimMan3G Plus, and NursingAnne Simulator, and provide advanced features such as mobile-friendly interfaces, student and faculty tracking, LMS integration with Canvas, and robust evaluation tools. Vendors must submit sealed proposals by June 3, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. CT, with a comprehensive bid evaluation process awarding up to 100 points across four key criteria: cost (35 points), requirements (25 points), implementation schedule (5 points), and system integrations (35 points). The university seeks a five-year agreement with potential system-wide implementation, requiring vendors to provide professional installation, comprehensive faculty and staff training, and ongoing support during business hours.

The procurement does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The current infrastructure requires integration with existing Windows-based PCs, flat-screen televisions, and multiple Laerdal medical simulation products across various rooms and spaces. Technical requirements mandate compatibility with iOS and Android platforms, 4K camera support, real-time video synchronization, and comprehensive security features including role-based access control, data encryption, and compliance with privacy laws. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the cost worksheet indicates a multi-year implementation with an initial three-installment payment structure: 30% initial deposit, 30% upon goods delivery, and 40% upon satisfactory installation and training. Subsequent years will be invoiced annually, with vendors required to guarantee pricing for 120 days from the bid opening date and provide cost proposals covering potential four-year contract renewals. The solution must support medical device data capture, including EKG, ultrasound, and electronic medical records, while maintaining scalability for current and future medical simulation training needs.