Neonatal and Full-body Child Simulators

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, specifically the Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Systems (EMS) division, issued an Invitation for Bid (DPHHS-IFB-2019-0231) on May 31, 2019, seeking to procure six high-definition patient simulators. The procurement specifically targeted three neonatal patient simulator systems and three full-body child simulator systems to support medical education across various institutions including EMS, hospitals, colleges, and other educational facilities. The solicitation was open from May 31, 2019, to June 20, 2019, with a required delivery timeline of 30 days following contract award. Potential vendors were required to provide comprehensive documentation including detailed manufacturer warranties, maintenance plans, and service support options. The bid evaluation likely considered factors such as equipment specifications, system integration capabilities, training provisions, and overall value proposition. The simulators were intended to be owned by the State of Montana and operated through a public-private partnership with Simulation in Motion, Inc.

The contract was ultimately awarded to Gaumard Scientific Company for $397,651.17, which included equipment, system installation, integration with MobileSim, system training, and licensing information. While no specific set-aside designations were mentioned, the procurement encompassed multiple commodity codes related to educational, health, laboratory, safety, testing, and training equipment. The best service plan outlined in the solicitation covered three years of preventative maintenance, software updates, and technical phone support, with optional service plans potentially extending up to five years. The comprehensive nature of the procurement suggests a robust approach to medical simulation technology acquisition, targeting enhanced training capabilities across Montana's medical and educational institutions. The contract pricing included not just the hardware, but also critical elements such as system integration, training, and ongoing technical support, indicating a holistic procurement strategy designed to maximize the value and utility of the medical simulation equipment.