Proof of concept for CBT APP

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has issued a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for a proof of concept to develop interactive, realistically depicted patient characters that learners can engage with to practice skills taught in MUSC's existing Trauma Focused - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) online learning course. The framework must be compatible with MUSC's Ruby on Rails web-app, support realistic child and caregiver patient characters, allow for decision tree-based clinical conversations with learner feedback, and test the potential use of AI-chat structures. The project must be completed within 6 months with a total cost not to exceed $50,000. MUSC will assist as necessary and intend to conduct a pre-animation performance test of the character integration system with the selected contractor. The RFQ outlines that the vendor must provide a well-qualified team with experience in developing and supporting mental health-oriented products.

The RFQ does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and the RFQ does not mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The total available budget for this proof of concept project is $50,000.