Regional Resilient Healthcare Simulation Center Equipment

South Dakota State University is seeking proposals for a comprehensive healthcare simulation equipment procurement funded by the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (Award Number ED25DEN0G0040). The project involves acquiring 26 individual pieces of advanced simulation technology for the SDSU Healthcare Simulation Center in Sioux Falls, targeting workforce training across multiple healthcare disciplines including Respiratory Therapy, Public Health, Pharmacy, and Nursing. The procurement encompasses high-fidelity manikins, SimCapture audio/visual systems, ultrasound machines, and virtual reality simulation equipment for six clinic rooms, six hospital/flex rooms, one home room, one skills lab, nine debriefing rooms, and two hallway locations. Vendors will be evaluated using a weighted scoring system: 30% for mandatory technical requirements, 10% for pricing, 20% for technical response, 15% for lead time, 5% for product warranty, and 20% for experience and demonstrated results. The proposal submission deadline is September 3, 2025, with bids to be returned directly to Bobby Markham at Bobby.Markham@sdstate.edu, and the equipment must meet SDSU Division of Technology and Security standards with a minimum three-year warranty.

The contract opportunity appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though it is partially federally funded, which introduces compliance requirements including Buy America provisions and equal employment opportunity clauses. The procurement requires mandatory integration with existing Laerdal Medical simulators and SimCapture Enterprise learning management systems, suggesting potential limitations for vendors without compatible technology. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the equipment list and the federal funding source indicate a significant investment in simulation technology. The equipment will be delivered to the Metro Center Site in Sioux Falls and is expected to operate five days a week during regular business hours. Successful vendors must provide educational training for faculty and staff and ensure compatibility with the existing technological infrastructure, with the Laerdal team handling final equipment and technology installation. The project aims to enhance hands-on medical training through sophisticated simulation technologies that enable advanced skills practice across various healthcare scenarios.