W078--Non-Immersive Virtual Reality Walking System
Overview
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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), VISN 05 Network Contracting Office, is conducting a Request for Information (RFI)/Sources Sought to identify potential sources 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 the Baltimore Annex Human Motor Performance Laboratory. This is for market research and planning purposes only; it is not a solicitation. Responses are due by February 28, 2026, 10:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The VA is seeking a non-immersive virtual reality walking system that, at a minimum, includes:
- A non-immersive virtual reality walking platform designed to reduce fall risk in older adults.
- Compatibility with existing VA equipment.
- A safety harness.
- Real-time patient monitoring capabilities, including tracking patient progress, maintaining training history, and providing up-to-date data.
- Warranty information.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties capable of providing these supplies/services should submit the following:
- Business size status (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB, Hubzone, WOSB, Large Business) relative to NAICS code 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services). Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) receive preference.
- Company name, address, point of contact, and DUNS/UEI number.
- A detailed 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 statement regarding the salient characteristics and any "equal to" items.
- Feedback or suggestions on the provided salient characteristics/statement of work.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought
- NAICS Code: 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage), but SDVOSB receive preference.
- Place of Performance: Loch Raven VA Medical Center and/or the Baltimore Annex Human Motor Performance Laboratory, Baltimore, Maryland.
- Response Due: February 28, 2026, 10:00 AM EST
- Published: February 10, 2026
Additional Notes
This RFI is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or a promise to issue a solicitation. Responses are not offers and will not form a binding contract. All expenses incurred in responding are the responsibility of the responder. Proprietary information will be handled accordingly. All responses and questions should be directed via email to Cassie White at cassie.white@va.gov. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.