Patient Simulators, Virtual Reality Trainers; Simulation Management System(s) and Skill Trainers (#2024-UWMSN-00493-RFB)

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking bids for Patient Simulators, Virtual Reality Trainers, Simulation Management System(s), and Skill Trainers through solicitation #2024-UWMSN-00493-RFB. The procurement is focused on acquiring advanced medical training equipment for educational and simulation purposes. Bids must be submitted electronically through the ShopUW+ platform by January 29, 2024, at 2:00 PM CST, with all vendor questions to be directed to Dilya Bouriakov via email. The solicitation requires detailed product specifications as outlined in Section 1.1 of the Terms and Requirements Attachment, with vendors expected to provide comprehensive documentation of their simulators and training systems. Potential vendors must carefully review the amendment, which addresses seven key questions related to product specifications, contract benefits, and submission requirements. The procurement process allows for potential annual price increases to be negotiated with awarded vendors, and vendors must submit electronic, searchable pricelists that may apply uniform discounts across product categories.

The contract appears to be open to multiple vendors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. The awarded contract will enable eligible purchasers across UW-Madison and participating campuses to place orders without requiring additional competitive procurement processes. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement suggests a significant investment in medical simulation technology. The contract will provide a mechanism for purchasing patient simulators and related training systems, potentially covering multiple product categories and vendors. The solicitation indicates that contract awards will be published on VendorNet, allowing transparency in the selection process. No incumbent vendors are mentioned, and there are no explicit restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond to the bid. The procurement appears designed to establish a comprehensive solution for medical training simulation equipment that can be utilized across various educational and training environments.