W078--Non-Immersive Virtual Reality Walking System
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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), specifically the VISN 5 Network Contracting Office, has issued a Request for Information (RFI)/Sources Sought for a Non-Immersive Virtual Reality Walking System. This system is intended to reduce fall risk in older adults at the Loch Raven VA Medical Center and/or Baltimore Annex Human Motor Performance Laboratory, Baltimore, Maryland. This is for information and planning purposes only, and responses are due by February 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The VA is seeking information on systems that include:
- A non-immersive virtual reality walking platform.
- Features specifically designed to reduce fall risk in older adults.
- Compatibility with existing VA equipment.
- A safety harness and real-time patient monitoring capabilities.
- Functions for tracking patient progress, maintaining training history, and ensuring up-to-date data.
- Comprehensive warranty information.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought
- NAICS Code: 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services)
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) receive preference.
- Response Due: February 28, 2026, 10:00 AM EST
- Published: February 10, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Interested parties capable of providing these supplies/services should submit:
- Business size status (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB, Hubzone, WOSB, Large Business) relative to NAICS code 541512.
- Company name, address, point of contact, and DUNS/UEI number.
- Description of experience managing similar support requirements.
- Confirmation of small business status under NAICS 541512.
- FSS GSA/NAC contract number, if applicable.
- General pricing of products/solutions (for market research only).
- Capabilities regarding salient characteristics and "equal to" items.
- Feedback or suggestions on salient characteristics/Statement of Work (SOW). Responses will be used for market research to determine potential qualified sources and may inform a future solicitation.
Additional Notes
This RFI does not constitute a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded based on responses. All expenses associated with responding are the responsibility of the responder. Proprietary information will be handled accordingly. Questions concerning future RFQ composition will not be entertained at this time.