Prosthetic Device Emulator
Overview
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Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has awarded a new contract for a Humotech Prosthetic Device Emulator to support prosthetics and rehabilitation clinical implementation and research at the Margaret Cochran Corbin VA Medical Center. This procurement was justified as a sole source acquisition due to the unique nature of the required system.
Scope of Work
The contract is for one (1) Humotech Caplex Prosthetic Device Emulator System, a Class I FDA-registered device. This system provides real-time emulation of prosthetic foot and ankle behaviors for human subject testing, aiming to improve prosthetic device design, evaluation, and clinical prescription for Veterans with lower limb loss. Key components include:
- Control & I/O Unit, PRO-003 Breakout Module, Host PC with Setup
- Graphical User Interface (requires MATLAB / Simulink R2020a)
- 2-DoF Ankle-Foot Prosthesis Controllers (Forefoot and Heel)
- Mechanical Characterization Analysis Software
- Full-Sized Single-Axis Actuator Units (Left and Right, 480V)
- Bowden Cable Support Arms, Standard Bowden Cable Assemblies
- 2-DoF Modular Ankle-Foot Prosthesis (Forefoot and Heel)
- Simulator Boot (Medium), Bent Knee Adapter, PRO Lift Shoes
- Custom Development for angle stiffness controller and rollover shape controller.
Contract Details
- Type: New Contract, Firm-Fixed Pricing
- Estimated Value: Implied between $350,000 and $900,000 (requiring approval from One Level Above the Contracting Officer)
- Award Date: Published April 21, 2026
- Awarding Office: 242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242)
Set-Aside / Eligibility
This was a sole source procurement, restricted to Human Motion Technologies LLC as the sole manufacturer/distributor of the Humotech Caplex Prosthetic Device Emulator. Market research did not identify other responsible sources. An Intent to Sole Source Notice on SAM.gov received zero responses.
Additional Notes
- The Caplex system is commercially available and compatible with the VISN 2 BRAVO Laboratory's existing technology.
- Developing or procuring an alternative system would incur significant additional costs and delays.
- This system is critical for future research and clinical activities within the BRAVO Laboratory.