Virti Virtual Reality Platform Software Licenses
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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 National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director (OD), intends to procure Virti Virtual Reality Platform Software Licenses and support on a sole-source basis from Virti Inc. This acquisition, under Simplified Acquisition Procedures, is crucial for the continuation of the Virtual Reality Simulation for the Families Share VR study.
Scope of Work
The requirement includes:
- 100 Authorized Learners/Licenses for the Virti Platform Access.
- Technical support via telephone and email during UK business hours.
- Development, programming, and hosting of a virtual simulation world.
- Access to software for development and facilitation.
- Training on programming the virtual simulation world and its artificial intelligence (AI).
- Compliance with security protocols for VR software and AI integration.
- Provision of data on participant interaction time and transcripts with avatars.
- Delivery of a programmed virtual simulation world integrated with AI, accessible via a password-protected website on government-funded devices.
- Development of virtual simulation avatars that interact according to protocol.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ), Firm-Fixed Price, Sole-Source Intent (41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1), FAR 6.302).
- NAICS: 513120 (Business Size Standard: $34M).
- Set-Aside: Not set aside for totally small business.
- Period of Performance: 12 months after award date.
- Response Due: April 16, 2026, by 5:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time.
- Published: April 9, 2026.
Justification for Sole Source
The Virti software possesses unique programming capabilities and AI integration essential for the associated protocol. The developers understand the technological and programming needs. Changing sources would impact the study's integrity, as there is no adequate NIH replacement, and the study is actively recruiting. The software is integral to the study's design and methodology.
Submission Requirements
While a sole-source intent, all responsible sources may submit a quotation for consideration. Submissions must include a quotation, descriptive literature, warranties, delivery timeframe, Unique Entity ID (UEI), Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and business size certification. Responses must be emailed to robinsti@mail.nih.gov, referencing "Solicitation number 75N98026Q00168". An active SAM registration is required for award.