SAM #36C25026Q0730

VA Solicits Nasco Healthcare Alex Gen AI Plus Patient Simulator and Accessories for Clinical Training

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 10, is seeking to procure advanced medical simulation equipment for the Chalmers P. Wylie VA Ambulatory Care Center in Columbus, Ohio. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 10 - Chalmers P. Wylie VA Ambulatory Care Center - OEM Highlight: - Nasco Healthcare is the specified Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) - Vendors/Distributors: - GTSimulators - Universal Medical Inc. - Products Requested: - Alex Gen AI Plus Patient Simulator (Nasco Healthcare, part number 101-7140AI), quantity: 1 - Advanced, untethered, full-body medical manikin - Features AI-powered voice responses, generative AI speech recognition, and multi-language capabilities - Designed for high-fidelity clinical training - Female Accessory Kit for Alex/Axel (Nasco Healthcare, part number 101-7160), quantity: 1 - IV Injection Arm for Alex/Axel (Nasco Healthcare, part number 101-8029), quantity: 1 - Notable Requirements: - Equipment must be an upgrade and end-of-life replacement for an existing simulator - Only Nasco Healthcare and their authorized distributors are eligible to supply these products - Generative AI-powered speech recognition and multi-language response capabilities are required - Quantities: - One unit of each product line item - No service line items are included in this procurement

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with (IAW) the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Government reserves the right to make no award from this solicitation.   This is a request for quote (RFQ), and the solicitation number is 36C25026Q0730. The Government anticipates awarding a firm-fixed price Purchase Order resulting from this solicitation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circulars 2026-01 effective 03/13/2026. The associated NAICS Code is 333318 Other Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing.
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 10, is soliciting quotes from all sources to supply the Chalmers P. Wylie VA Ambulatory Care Center with the Patient Simulator Alex Gen AI Plus. The VA feels only Nasco Healthcare (OEM) and their Authorized distributors, GTSimulators and Universal Medical Inc, can provide this requirement. Respondents to this solicitation must fully demonstrate their capability by supplying detailed quote information, along with any other documents necessary to support the requirements below.
Quotes are to be provided to Gina P. Crank, Contracting Officer, via email at gina.crank@va.gov, no later than July 15, 2026, by 5:00 PM EST. No telephone calls will be accepted. No submission received after the above-mentioned date and time will be accepted. ITEM INFORMATION ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT 0001

1.00 EA $ $

ALEX GEN AI PLUS, PATIENT SIMULATOR REPLACEMENT - SEPG 285379 EER 282461 MX1931267 / MX1931281 - EDUCATION EIL 121 LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 101-7140AI

ACRN: 1 Requisition Number: 757-26-3-096-0341 Appropriation: 757-3660160-096-820100 Medical Service-3131 Medical, Dental and Scien-010044175

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1.00 EA $ $

FEMALE ACCESSORY KIT FOR ALEX/AXEL - LIGHT LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 101-7160

ACRN: 1 Requisition Number: 757-26-3-096-0341 Appropriation: 757-3660160-096-820100 Medical Service-3131 Medical, Dental and Scien-010044175

0003

1.00 EA $ $

IV INJECTION ARM FOR ALEX/AXEL - LIGHT LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 101-8029

ACRN: 1 Requisition Number: 757-26-3-096-0341 Appropriation: 757-3660160-096-820100 Medical Service-3131 Medical, Dental and Scien-010044175

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PROGRAM REQUESTOR/MANAGER).

Name: Nicole Dixon Section: Supply Chain Management Address: 420 N James Rd, Columbus OH 43219 Phone Number:

E-Mail Address: Nicole.Dixon@va.gov

1. Contract Title. Patient Simulator

2. Background. This acquisition of the Patient Simulator Alex Gen AI Plus is an upgrade for the end-of-life replacement of the existing Patient Simulator Alex Plus

3. Scope. Description of service/supplies being requested: Patient Simulator Alex Gen AI Plus with Artificial Intelligence Voice Responses is an advanced, untethered, Full-body medical manikin designed to train healthcare professionals in both technical skills and soft skills. It combines high-fidelity, hands-on clinical procedures (like CPR, airway management, and vitals) with generative AI-powered speech recognition, allowing it to see, listen, and respond dynamically to learners in multiple languages

4. Place of Performance. Chalmers P Wylie Ambulatory Care Center 420 N James Rd Columbus OH 43219

5. Period of Performance. 4 to 6 weeks ARO The 11 Federal Holidays observed by the Federal Government are:
   New Year s Day January 1 Martin Luther King s Birthday 3rd Monday in January Presidents Day 3rd Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Juneteenth Day June 19 Independence Day July 4 Labor Day 1st Monday in September Columbus Day 2nd Monday in October Veterans Day November 11 Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November Christmas Day December 25th The President of the United States of America may declare additional days as a federal holiday, and if so, this holiday will automatically be added to the list above. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be observed as a Federal holiday. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday shall be observed as a Federal Holiday.

The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS COMMERCIAL ITEMS (SEP 2023) FAR 52.212-3, OFFERORS REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2025) Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website located at https://www.sam.gov/portal in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required. The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-4, CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS COMMERCIAL ITEMS (NOV 2023) ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS COMMERCIAL ITEMS Clauses that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The following clauses are incorporated into 52.212-4 as an addendum to this contract: FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) FAR 52.203-16 PREVENTING PERSONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (JUN 2020) FAR 52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS AND REQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS (JAN 2023) FAR 52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS (MAR 2023) FAR 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEPT 2006) - - Hand-Carried Address: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 10, 2780 Airport Drive, Suite 340, Columbus, OH 43219 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018) VAAR 852.212-71 GRAY MARKET AND COUNTERFEIT ITEMS (FEB 2023) VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV 2018) VAAR 852,233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (SEP 2018) VAAR 852.233-71 ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE (SEP 2018) VAAR 852.246-71 REJECTED GOODS (OCT 2018) VAAR 852.247-71 DELIVERY LOCATION (OCT 2018)

All quoters shall submit the following: A completed schedule with pricing, adequate documentation detailing the capabilities of the product. All quotes shall be sent to the electronically via email to Gina P. Crank @ gina.crank@va.gov. Award will be based upon a comparative evaluation of quotes in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures of FAR 13. Comparative evaluation is the side by side pairwise comparison of quotes based on factors resulting in a Contracting Officer decision for the quote most favorable to the Government.
The award will be made to the response most advantageous to the Government. Responses should contain your best terms and conditions. To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows: "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition." OR "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:" Quoters shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s), if any. Submission of your response shall be received not later than July 15, 2026, by 5:00 PM EST to gina.crank@va.gov Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Point of Contact listed below. Point of Contact Gina P. Crank Contracting Officer Network Contract Office (NCO) 10 Office: 614-625-1236 Email: gina.crank@va.gov

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