Virti Virtual Reality Platform Software Licenses

2026-11-03

This notice is modified to add line item # 2 and Statement of Work , which was accidently omited . There are no other changes to this notice . This is a combined synopsis / solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12 . 6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice . This announcement constitutes the only solicitation , and a separate written solicitation will not be issued . This solicitation number is 75N98026Q00168 and is issued as a Request for Quotation ( RFQ ). The solicitation / contract will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026 - 01 . The North American Industry Classification ( NAICS ) Code is 513120 and the business size standard is $ 34m . However , this solicitation is not set aside for totally small business . This acquisition is being conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13 . The National Institutes of Health ( NIH ), Office of the Director ( OD ) intends to contract on a sole source basis with Virti Inc ., 1468 West 9th Street , Suite 100 , Cleveland , OH 44113 to procure Virti Platform licenses and support as follows : 1 . Virti Platform Access - Quantity – 100 Authorized Learners / Licenses2 . Virti Support Provider will provide technical support to Customer via both telephone and electronic mail on weekdays during Customer ’ s normal business hours of 9 : 00 a . m . to 5 : 00 p . m . UK , Monday through Friday , excluding Provider ’ s holidays . Period of Performance : 12 months after Award DateThe renewal of the Virti Platform access licenses is necessary for the continuation of the Virtual Reality Simulation for the Families Share VR study . This software allows the lab to continue to work within the virtual reality platform and create an immersive environment for study participants . This procurement with the Virti team will expand on the Families SHARE toolkit and enhance individuals ’ family health history communication skills by implementing a virtual reality world that simulates health history conversations . The simulation was developed under prior procurement and is currently being implemented . The Virti software has unique programing capabilities and artificial intelligence integration that is required by the associated protocol . The Virti developers also understand the complexity technological and programming needs of the software . Thus , moving to another source would have an impact on the integrity of the experiment / study . There is no existing NIH resource that could be an adequate replacement for the current platform . Further , the current study is actively recruiting and enrolling study participants and changing the software for the virtual reality component mid - way through the study would jeopardize data integrity . The Virti software is required for our ongoing protocol . Virti software is an integral part of the study of design and methodology , thus , without the Virti software we would not be able to continue study enrollment . The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of the 41 U . S . C . 253 ( c ) ( 1 ), FAR 6 . 302 . This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations . The provision of FAR Clause 52 . 212 - 1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items . The Offeror is to include a completed copy of the provision of FAR clause 52 . 212 - 3 , Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items , with its offer . The offeror must include their Unique Entity ID ( UEI ), the Taxpayer Identification Number ( TIN ), and the certification of business size . Applicable clauses / provisions for this acquisition : 52 . 203 - 17 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct52 . 203 - 18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements — Representation52 . 204 - 7 System for Award Management — Registration52 . 204 - 24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment52 . 204 - 26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services - Representation52 . 209 - 10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations52 . 212 - 4 Terms and Conditions — Commercial Products and Commercial Services52 . 222 - 3 Convict Labor52 . 222 - 19 Child Labor — Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies52 . 222 - 35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans52 . 222 - 36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities52 . 222 - 50 Combating Trafficking in Persons52 . 223 - 23 Sustainable Products and ServicesFAR 52 . 224 - 1 Privacy Act NotificationFAR 52 . 224 - 2 Privacy Act52 . 226 - 8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving52 . 232 - 33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer — System for Award Management52 . 232 - 40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors52 . 233 - 3 Protest After Award52 . 233 - 4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim52 . 240 - 90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions — Representations and Certifications52 . 244 - 6 - Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial ServiceHHSAR Subpart 352 . 224 - 70 , Privacy Act HHSAR 352 . 239 - 72 Security Requirements for Federal Information Technology Resources Privacy Act [ 5 U . S . C . § 552a ( m )( 1 )] Government Contractor ProvisionThe clauses are available in full text at http :// www . acquisition . gov / far /. Interested vendors capable of furnishing the government with the items specified in this synopsis should submit a copy of their quotation via email to robinsti @ mail . nih . gov . Responses to this solicitation must include enough information to establish the interested parties ’ bona - fide capabilities of providing all services and or products needed as per this solicitation . Responses must be comprised of descriptive literature , warranties , delivery timeframe and / or other information that demonstrates that the offer meets all the foregoing requirements . Quotations will be due on April 16 , 2026 , before 5 : 00 pm eastern daylight time via email to robinsti @ mail . nih . gov . Attn : Tina Robinson . The quotation must reference “ Solicitation number 75N98026Q00168 . All responsible sources may submit a quotation , which if timely received , shall be considered by the agency . Any questions must be sent via email to robinsti @ mail . nih . gov and must include solicitation # 75N98026Q00168 in the subject line of email . Note : In order to receive an award , contractors must maintain an active SAM registration for all awards throughout the entire contract / order lifecycle , from offer submission to final payment . Failure to maintain an active SAM registration can jeopardize the award or result in non - payment . Lack of valid registration in SAM will make an offeror ineligible for award . Note : “ System updates may lag policy updates . 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Maryland

2026-05-02