Full 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 0002 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 GRAND TOTAL
$ STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) Contract Number: Task Order Number: IFCAP Tracking Number: Follow-on to Contract and Task Order Number: 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 2. Contract Title. Patient Simulator
3. 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 4. 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 5. Place of Performance. Chalmers P Wylie Ambulatory Care Center 420 N James Rd Columbus OH 43219
6. Period of Performance. 4 to 6 weeks ARO
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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 submiss