RQI-GO Manikin eLearning and Certification Platform

The Defense Health Agency is soliciting proposals under solicitation number HT001426QE017 for the acquisition of the RQI-GO Mannikin, a commercial off-the-shelf resuscitation training system that includes simulation stations, adaptive eLearning platforms for Basic Life Support, Advanced Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support, along with credentialing and learning management services. This is a brand-name-or-equal requirement, meaning vendors may propose alternatives provided they submit full technical specifications for government review and approval. The contract is structured as a Firm Fixed Price arrangement with a base period from July 2, 2026, to July 1, 2027, and four optional one-year renewal periods extending through July 2031. Deliverables include 50 BLS, 25 ALS, and 25 PALS user licenses, simulation hardware, continuous competency tracking, electronic credentialing, real-time analytics, and ongoing technical support. Performance is centered at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, with delivery and installation also required at DFAS Indianapolis. All proposals must be submitted via email to Matthew S. Tsueda by July 7, 2026, and must include the completed SF1449 form with pricing and, for equal products, detailed technical specifications. The solicitation falls under NAICS code 611710 and is not subject to any set-aside. Award will be made based on technical acceptability and price, with the government retaining discretion to evaluate trade-offs, though the exact weighting of non-price factors remains unspecified. Compliance with stringent cybersecurity and data protection standards is mandatory, including adherence to NIST SP 800-171 as implemented through DFARS clauses 252.204-7012 and 252.204-7008, with systems required to be available 24/7 except for planned maintenance. Contractor personnel must meet DoD 8570 and 8500.01 cybersecurity training requirements, carry proper identification, disclose contractor status at all times, and comply with all Department of Defense personnel security procedures. The contract will be administered through Wide Area WorkFlow for invoicing, and any options may be exercised at the government’s sole discretion with minimum 30-day notice. Subcontracting for commercial services is permitted under FAR 52.244-6, and all