Opportunity
Horry-georgetown Technical College Hgtc #SS-0231
Sole Source Procurement of LapSim ST Express Virtual Reality Laparoscopic Training Systems
Posted
March 23, 2026
Identifier
SS-0231
NAICS
423450
Horry-Georgetown Technical College is conducting a sole source procurement to acquire advanced virtual reality laparoscopic training systems for its Surgical Technology Program. - Government Buyer: - Horry-Georgetown Technical College, Surgical Technology Department - OEM and Vendor: - Surgical Science North America, Inc. (sole source, only provider of required CST-aligned simulation systems) - Products and Quantities: - 2 LapSim ST Express Virtual Reality Training Systems (part number: LapSim ST Express) - 2 LapSim ST Cholecystectomy Modules - 2 LapSim ST VATS Modules - 2 LapSim ST Basic Skills Modules - 1 set of Software Module Add-Ons - Services Requested: - 6 LapSim ST Platinum Service (Extended Service Contracts) - Installation and training services (approximately 1.5 days) - Unique Requirements: - Systems must be CST-aligned and support Surgical Technology and Surgical Assistant curricula - Equipment must be identical to current platforms for instructional consistency and accreditation compliance - No other vendors or resellers offer equivalent CST-specific simulation platforms in the U.S. market - Procurement addresses increased student enrollment and program capacity needs - Place of Performance: - Horry-Georgetown Technical College, Conway, South Carolina
Description
Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) is seeking to procure two LapSim ST Express virtual reality laparoscopic training systems specifically designed for Surgical Technology and Surgical Assistant training. The procurement is a sole source acquisition from Surgical Science North America, Inc. due to the unique CST-aligned curricula and simulation modules that meet accreditation standards. The contract includes hardware, software modules, installation, training, and service support to enhance student training capacity and maintain program accreditation.