6515--Geriatric & Decon Manikins

The C.W. Bill Young Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Bay Pines, Florida, is seeking to procure four geriatric simulation mannequins and three decontamination-capable mannequins to support staff training for evacuation procedures and decontamination exercises. The geriatric mannequins must be full-body, adult-sized models approximately five feet tall and weighing between 60 to 80 pounds, constructed from non-toxic materials that accurately simulate human tissue, with functional capabilities including interchangeable pupils for normal, constricted, and dilated states, oral and nasal intubation, ventilation, CPR compression, and urinary catheterization. The decontamination mannequins must be non-electronic, durable enough to withstand repeated saturation in cleaning solutions, and suitable for use in wet and outdoor environments, ensuring reliable performance during emergency response drills. In addition to these medical simulation assets, the requirement includes the replacement of existing ophthalmic ultrasound equipment with a new Ellex Absolu Ultrasound System, comprising one console, one 50 MHz linear high-resolution probe, and eight 15 MHz B probes, with native DICOM connectivity for integration into existing PACS/EMR systems, integrated A-scan biometry for axial length measurements, and full onsite installation, training, warranty, and ongoing OEM technical support. All equipment must be delivered ready for immediate clinical use, including all necessary probes, cables, carts, software licenses, and accessories. The solicitation is issued under NAICS code 339113 as a Small Business Set Aside, total, with the Department of Veterans Affairs serving as the procuring agency through Network Contracting Office 8 in Tampa, Florida. This is a pre-solicitation notice for market research purposes only, not a formal invitation to bid, and vendors are requested to submit capability statements and supporting documentation to Michael A. Shook at the provided contact details. The place of performance is specified as the medical center in Bay Pines, and while delivery timelines and contract value are not yet defined, successful responders will be expected to fulfill comprehensive support obligations including installation and training.