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6930--Driver Simulator (VA-26-00069598)
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This notice is a sources sought announcement issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 16, for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation, request for proposal, or binding obligation. The VA is exploring the availability of a Clinical Driving Simulator with wheelchair access and adaptive controls for use in the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Driver’s Rehab outpatient clinic at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas. The system must include a VS500M-RW unit with a driver tracker, integrated adaptive hand controls such as spinner knob, single pin, tri pin, V grip, palm grip, and left and right push-right angle, push-pull, and push-rock controls, along with a left-foot accelerator, and a removable driver seat module to accommodate a 30 x 45 inch wheelchair space. The simulator must feature actual car components including a three-point seat belt, instrument cluster, and automatic shifter console, a 180-degree field of view via 55-inch displays, stereo sound for traffic simulation, blind spot monitoring, and a motion system responsive to driver input. Contractors must provide installation at the designated clinical space, 2B-272, during weekday hours of 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and deliver on-site training to staff including biomedical technicians within five calendar days after installation. All responses must be submitted via email to Oney.Kelly@va.gov by 1:00 PM Central Time on June 18, 2026, and must include a capabilities statement, the respondent’s SAM UEI number, and identification of the product’s procurement vehicle as either GSA/FSS or open market. Responses are restricted to entities registered, active, and verified in SAM and VETBIZ, with preference indicated for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, small businesses, and other-than-small businesses. A two-year warranty covering both hardware and software, including all adaptive accessories, is required, and deliverables must be shipped to 2002 Holcombe Blvd, Building 100, BB-100-100 WH NX TEAM, Houston, TX 77030. The applicable NAICS code is 333310, and failure to comply with submission requirements or to register in required systems will disqualify responses. No contract will be awarded from this notice, and no proposals or quotes are being sought.
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2002 Holcombe BLVD Houston TX 77030, MSSet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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STATEMENT OF WORK AND GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS For Driving Simulator
General Information The Rehabilitation and Extended Care Line is requesting to procure one Driving Simulator for use by the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Driver s Rehab outpatient clinic. The location of the clinic is at the Micheal E. DeBakey VA Medical Center campus. The Contractor must provide delivery of the system with the below specifications and features.
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Serial # Description
VS500M-RW Clinical Driving Simulator with Wheelchair Access ** Includes Driver Tracker 1 EA
Add the adapted controls (during production only) 1 EA
Installation 1 JB
Salient Characteristics This is a request for a Driving Simulator System with adaptive controls and wheelchair access. The simulator must meet the following specifications and have the following operating features: Use of car parts for familiarity Three-point seat belt Instrument cluster Automatic shifter console Visual displays providing a 180-degree field of view (FOV) 55 display screens Ability to choose multiple driving scenarios Blind spot monitors Stereo sound to simulate traffic like environments Motion system that responds to driver s actions Adaptive hand controls to include Spinner knob Single pin Tri pin V grip Palm Grip Push-right angle (left and right side) Push-pull (left and right side) Push-rock (left and right side) Left-foot accelerator Removable driver seat module for wheelchair access 30 x 45 inch space for the wheelchair
Warranty and Support The warranty and support must cover the hardware and software of the complete system for a minimum of 2 years from purchase. Additional accessories and features installed (interchangeable grips and hand controls) should also have a standard manufacturer s warranty.
Training On-site training will be available to staff including Biomedical Technicians through vendor in-services. Training will occur during or after site installation but no longer than 5 calendar days after installation.
Delivery and Installation Location The Contractor will be responsible for delivery to: 2002 Holcombe Blvd Building 100, BB-100-100 WH NX TEAM Houston, TX 77030
The installation shall occur in the clinical space of 2B-272. Work will be completed Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM-4:30 PM.
Inspection/Acceptance Upon delivery the VA Driver Rehab Therapist or Point of Contact will perform an inspection of the equipment in the presence of the contractor personnel, prior to the contractor personnel final departure of the VA facility. This inspection will ensure that all equipment is accounted for in the delivery and that there is no discrepancy with the delivery manifest. Any damaged items identified during the inspection will not be accepted. The VA Driver Rehab Therapist or Point of Contact will inspect the functionality of the equipment and all adaptive features to ensure nothing is faulty.
Additional Services: Any additional items outside of this Statement of Work are not authorized, unless approved through a modification to the contract by the CO. No one else has the authority to obligate funds for the VA.
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