Request for Information (RFI): OII-Extended Reality/Reality Simulation Training & Development Capability
ID: RFQ1736621Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFFOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATIONFDA OFFICE OF ACQ GRANT SVCSBeltsville, MD, 20705, USA

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/9c53cdbd67984ed9b463c440e2e187c1/view
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    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to explore market capabilities related to Artificial Intelligence-powered Extended Reality (XR) and reality simulation training tools. The FDA aims to enhance training for its Office of Inspections and Investigations (OII) workforce by integrating immersive learning methods, such as Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR), to simulate real-world scenarios for effective skill development and performance assessments. This initiative is crucial for modernizing training platforms, improving efficiency, reducing costs, and fostering collaboration among users. Interested parties are encouraged to submit a Capability Statement, limited to 10 pages, to Vivianna Diaz at Vivianna.Diaz@fda.hhs.gov, with responses due by the specified deadline. Please note that this RFI is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Vivianna Diaz
    Vivianna.Diaz@fda.hhs.gov
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    Request for Information.docx
    The FDA issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights on Artificial Intelligence-powered Extended Reality (XR) and reality simulation tools. This initiative aims to enhance training for its Office of Inspections and Investigations (OII) workforce, focusing on immersive and experiential learning methods. The RFI emphasizes the need for modernized training platforms incorporating Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) to simulate real-world scenarios, enabling effective skill development and performance assessments in a safe environment. Key objectives include improving training efficiency, reducing costs, and fostering collaboration among users. The document outlines specific service needs, such as customizable learning interfaces and integrated feedback mechanisms, while also detailing a sample use case for a training program on aseptic sampling procedures. Interested parties are encouraged to submit capability statements addressing their experience in XR technologies, potential integration with current systems, scalability, security measures, and user experience enhancements. The overall purpose of the RFI is to explore market capabilities and inform future acquisitions for the FDA’s training modernization efforts.
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