Notice ID: 36C24621Q1285
“This requirement is for the purchase of the VE Therapy Software System. The Asheville VA Medical Center Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service (PM&RS) requires a Virtual Reality-based (VR) therapy program which will allow therapist (Recreational Therapists, Occupational therapists, Physical Therapists, etc.) to work with patients remotely using the virtual platforms as a treatment for a multitude of issues. The government is anticipating that this will be a brand-name requirement but encourages all vendors that can meet or exceed the item descriptions below to respond to this source sought…”
“Vendor will provide
- On-site clinic setup
- Training for four clinicians/therapists completing virtual therapy visits to include access to data portal with personal clinician account and external control of therapy encounters and therapy parameters.
- Specified number of VR setups to be sent to patient homes on rotating basis (up to 11 setups at one time) which will include hardware, virtually assisted setup, IT support, and shipping.”
“Salient Characteristics – VR System
- Able to be shipped to patient’s home and setup with minimal instruction
- Able to be used with patient in-home without clinician physically present
- Able to connect with clinician in real-time via laptop or tablet
- Collects assessment data using FDA-approved PT/OT gamified exercises/treatments
- Minimal hardware required
- Standalone head-mounted display devices only and no external sensors required
- Able to document any change in patient performance using standardized and validated metrics
- Able to be used with patient’s personal wi-fi connection or with supplied hot spot enabled device for telehealth patients
- Does not need to be connected to VA network
- Hardware must be easily cleanable, i.e. no fabric head straps
- IT Support and training of clinicians provided by vendor…”
