6525--REPAIR - Computer-Assisted Rehabilitation Environment -CAREN- Motion Platform System
ID: 36C24E25Q0024Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFRPO EAST (36C24E)PITTSBURGH, PA, 15212, USA

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

PSC

IMAGING EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES: MEDICAL, DENTAL, VETERINARY (6525)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d825e567633244cfb8c521edc23b6ecf/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Jan 7, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Jan 7, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Jan 14, 2025, 8:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Hocoma Inc. for the emergency repair and parts replacement of the CAREN Motion Platform utilized in the Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System. The procurement encompasses specific components such as a motion base transformer, projectors, and related services, including installation and testing by trained technicians to ensure the system's functionality. The CAREN system plays a crucial role in rehabilitation, allowing Veterans to safely test prosthetic devices in simulated environments to prevent falls. Interested parties may contact Contracting Officer Ann Marie Stewart at annmarie.stewart@va.gov for further inquiries, as this procurement is based on the exclusive capability of the original manufacturer, with no public solicitation planned.

Point(s) of Contact
Ann Marie StewartContracting Officer
(401) 919-0878
annmarie.stewart@va.gov
Files
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Posted
36C24E25Q0024_1.docx
Jan 7, 2025, 9:05 PM UTC
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is soliciting information from vendors to provide parts and repair services for the Computer-Assisted Rehabilitation Environment (CAREN) motion platform system at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System. This notice, classified as a "Sources Sought," aims to identify qualified suppliers who can fulfill the requirements for repairing the CAREN system, which assists Veterans in testing prosthetic devices through virtual simulations. The procurement involves replacing malfunctioning components, including a motion base and various transformers, alongside the installation and testing of these parts by trained technicians. Vendors are required to submit capability statements, detailing their experience, socio-economic status, and proof of authorization for repairs. Responses must be sent by January 14, 2025. This request, intended solely for planning, does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or quotes but seeks to gauge potential sources for future acquisitions in alignment with NAICS code 334510, benefiting from the insights received for informed decision-making regarding procurement approaches.
36C24E25Q0024.docx
Jan 14, 2025, 9:05 PM UTC
The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Hocoma Inc. for the repair and parts replacement of the CAREN Motion Platform used in the Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System. The CAREN system is designed for rehabilitation, allowing Veterans to test prosthetic devices in simulated rough terrains to prevent falls and improve safety. The procurement will cover specific components, including a motion base, transformers, and projectors, as well as related services such as installation and testing by trained technicians. As this is a sole source acquisition, no public solicitation will be posted; the authority for this action is based on the exclusive capability of the original manufacturer, Hocoma Inc. Interested parties can contact the Contracting Officer, Ann Marie Stewart, for further inquiries. The request aligns with federal procurement regulations, emphasizing the agency's requirement for specialized, high-quality parts and services to maintain the functionality of advanced rehabilitation technology.
Lifecycle
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6525--EMERGENCY REPAIR - CAREN Motion Platform - PGH | EDA: 1/31/25
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6525--REPAIR - Computer-Assisted Rehabilitation Environment -CAREN- Motion Platform System
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