6515--Patient Simulator Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, TX intends to award a sole‑source, firm‑fixed‑price contract to Gaumard for a HAL® S5301 advanced interdisciplinary patient simulator and related accessories. The solicitation is a Notice of Intent (NOI) and not a competitive solicitation; interested parties may submit evidence of interest and required socio‑economic information by the response deadline. The contract will provide a single simulator package, bedside virtual monitor, defibrillation cable, three‑year premium service, ultrasound system accessory, emergency ultrasound module, and pathology module. This equipment is intended for training and simulation at the medical center. • Sole‑source award to Gaumard for a complete HAL® S5301 patient‑simulator system. • Includes one unit of each listed component (total of 7 items). • Response required by 16:00 CST, September 5 2026, with socio‑economic and OEM authorization documentation. • No competitive quotes accepted; the notice is informational only. • Primary contact: Bryant Fields, Contract Specialist (email provided).