36C25023Q1060 SPECIAL NOTICE NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE SimCapture AV System The Columbus Department of Veteran Affairs Medical Center, 420 N James Rd, Columbus, OH 43219 intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.1061(b)(1)-Contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available. The NAICS code is 334310 with a small business size standard of 750. The VA intends to solicit and negotiate with Laerdal Medical Corporation 167 Myers Corners Road Wappingers Falls, NY 12590. The education department is requesting a simulation audio/video (AV) system with SimCapture software. The AV system will be used for various simulation-based educational activities such as OOORAM (Out of Operating Room Airway Management) 2.0 training, pyxis training, and mock code training. We are in the process of expanding simulation in nursing orientation, which includes Physical assessment, ekg competency, resuscitation training, and other various skills. The AV system will be used to record participants and use the footage during the debrief. The AV system will also help to collect data from the manikins, simulated patient monitor, etc. This will provide an all-encompassing experience for the learners. SimCapture software system is needed to tie in data from the manikins and the simulated patient monitor for all training within one system, without the use of additional equipment or programs. The vendor shall also provide installation and training. Other persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement by Monday August 21, 2023 at 2PM EST. Such capabilities information will be used solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis.  All information shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No solicitation is available at this time. All inquiries must be submitted by email to Tiera Sims at Tiera.Sims@va.gov. Enter RFQ 36C25023Q1060| SimCapture AV System in the email subject line. Page 2 of 2

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