Notice of Intended Sole Source: Elevate Healthcare Apollo Patient Simulator

Valencia College is proceeding with a sole-source purchase of two Apollo Pre-Hospital Simulators from Elevate Healthcare, with the notice of intent posted July 21, 2026. The purchase is sole-source; Elevate Healthcare is the only manufacturer of the Apollo Prehospital system and holds exclusive rights to installation, training, warranty, service, and maintenance.

The scope includes two Apollo Pre-Hospital Simulators (one Caucasian model and one Black/African American model) with Maestro Standalone software, Physiology license, five Simulated Clinical Experiences, instructor operating device, Apollo Moulage Starter Kit, first-year manufacturer's warranty, and access to training materials. The simulators are tetherless, high-fidelity adult patient models with advanced technical capabilities including wireless operation, realistic upper airway design based on CT scan data, chest tube insertion with fluid output, CPR monitoring with hand-position and compression tracking, dual bleeding sites with variable flow rates, and multiple injection sites. The pre-programmed clinical experiences cover anaphylaxis, heart failure with pulmonary edema, severe asthma, and subdural hematoma scenarios, each with learning objectives, performance measures, facilitator notes, and debriefing guidance.

The procurement follows Valencia College's Procurement Requirements of Goods and Services procedure under Florida Administrative Code 6A-14.0734 and Florida Statute 287.057, which authorizes a seven-business-day posting period for sole-source notices. The sole-source justification letter issued by Elevate Healthcare is valid for one year from January 7, 2026. Specific pricing, contract value, and contract term are not disclosed in the notice. Elevate Healthcare is located at 6300 Edgelake Drive, Sarasota, Florida.