Kent State University At Kent Kentuniversity #2044

Kent State University RFI for Simulation Lab Equipment and AV System

Kent State University's College of Nursing is seeking information from vendors and manufacturers for a comprehensive healthcare simulation lab solution at Henderson Hall. - Government Buyer: - Kent State University, College of Nursing, Procurement Department - Products and Solutions Requested: - Remote observation and recording system for 14 simulation rooms - Each room requires at least two camera angles and a microphone for audio capture - System must support recording, live viewing, playback, and annotation - Customizable grading rubrics for faculty - Integration with university IT systems (including SSO via SAML or OpenID, hardwired networking, rack-mount server compatibility) - No proprietary connections; must use common cabling and allow local IT management - High-fidelity mannequins and task trainers for clinical simulation - Virtual and augmented reality systems to enhance simulation-based learning - Services Requested: - Installation, integration, and support of simulation equipment and IT infrastructure - Training for faculty and IT staff, ongoing technical support, and system maintenance - Notable Requirements: - System must allow both faculty and student access - Must be suitable for higher education and public sector environments - Vendors should demonstrate experience with similar projects in higher education - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice; the RFI is open to all qualified providers

Description

Kent State University College of Nursing is seeking information and qualifications from vendors for the procurement, installation, integration, and support of simulation lab equipment at Henderson Hall on the Kent Campus. The system must support remote observation, recording, and playback of student medical simulations across fourteen rooms, each requiring at least two camera angles and audio capture. The RFI aims to gather details on proposed solutions, company qualifications, and experience to inform a potential future RFP for a long-term partnership. The equipment should meet specific IT and networking requirements and support faculty and student access with customizable grading and annotation features.

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