# Des Moines Public Schools Procureware #B1277

Des Moines Public Schools seeks two veterinary training simulators

**Posted:** October 05, 2026
**Respond By:** October 19, 2026
**Identifier:** B1277
**NAICS:** 423490

Des Moines Public Schools is seeking two hands-on veterinary training simulators for classroom, laboratory, and workforce education.
- **Government buyer:** Des Moines Public Schools (DMPS); no sub-agency or purchasing office is identified.
- **OEM / basis of design:** **3B Scientific**. Approved equivalents are allowed if they meet the requirements. No other vendors are named.
- **Products requested:**
  - One **Hereford Model Dystocia Simulator**, 3B Scientific Model **1025508**. Must represent a full-scale cow and include a repositionable calf, adjustable support, anatomical reproductive components, functional udder for mastitis instruction, obstetrical accessories, protective mat, and carrying or storage solution. It must support calving, dystocia diagnosis and correction, fetal repositioning, assisted delivery and extraction, and mastitis training.
  - One **Equine Palpation and Colic Examination Training Simulator with Stand**, 3B Scientific Model **1025584**. Must include a life-sized equine training unit, stand, pelvic and reproductive structures, gastrointestinal components and internal organs for normal and abnormal colic scenarios, access panels, and required operating hardware. It must support rectal palpation, reproductive examination, and colic assessment.
- **Requirements for both products:** Include components and accessories for instructional use; provide at least a one-year warranty, replacement parts, and relevant user, setup, maintenance, or technical-support documentation.
- **Bid response information:** Identify the proposed model and provide product brochures. Quantities are estimates and may be adjusted based on awarded unit pricing.

### Description

The Des Moines Public Schools (DMPS) requests bids for two veterinary science training simulators, with requirements detailed in the attached Basis of Design. The requested items are a full-scale bovine dystocia simulator and an equine palpation and colic examination simulator, each with the specified anatomical components, accessories, durability, and training capabilities. Approved basis-of-design products or demonstrated equivalents are permitted. Vendors must include product model information and brochures; the response deadline is October 19, 2026, at 1:00 PM CT.

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