Trade Agreement: WTO-AGP/NAFTA/AIT/Canada FTAs with
Peru/Colombia/Panama
Tendering Procedures: Generally only one firm has been invited
to bid
Attachment: None
Non-Competitive Procurement Strategy: Exclusive Rights
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Vendor Name and Address:
Virtually Better
2440 Lawrenceville Highway
Suite 200
Decatur Georgia
United States
30033
Nature of Requirements:
VIRTUAL REAL. EXPOSURE THERAPY SYS.
W8474-156917/A
Gosselin, Monique
Telephone No. - (819) 956-3803 ( )
Fax No. - (819) 956-3814
The Department of National Defence has a requirement for the
supply of six (6) Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy System for
delivery to Ottawa, Ontario. The delivery is required by 31st
July 2014. The requirement also includes an irrevocable option
to purchase up to two (2) additional units within one year after
contract award.
The Canadian Forces (CF), Health Services sector as a
requirement to augment its current inventory of virtual reality
exposure treatment (VRET) systems for the purpose of expanding
treatment capability to CF members presenting with post
traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD). Virtually Better Inc.'s VRET
system is used extensively by the USA DoD and has proven
effective in treating PTSD. The CF Health Services experience
using Virtually Better Inc.'s VRET has been identical to the USA
DoD experience. The intellectual property (IP) rights
associated with the VRET system are owned by the USA DoD. The
USA DoD in conjunction with Virtually Better Inc and the
University of Southern California have partnered to develop the
VRET. Virtual Better Inc is the only known vendor offering a
complete VRET system (hardware and necessary software programs)
to effectively treat, in a medical office setting, military
personnel presenting with PTSD. To facilitate inter-site and
CF/DoD consultation and, for reasons related to IP, and
interchangeability of methodologies, protocols and parts and
components, it is proposed to negotiate directly with Virtual
Better Inc., of Georgia, USA, for this requirement.
For reasons of exclusive rights, it is proposed to negotiate
directly with the manufacturer, Virtually Better, Decatur,
Georgia.
Delivery Date: Above-mentioned
You are hereby notified that the government intends to negotiate
with one firm only as identified above. Should you have any
questions concerning this requirement, contact the contracting
officer identified above.
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agencies to post a notice, for no less than fifteen (15)
calendar days, indicating to the supplier community that it
intends to award a good, service or construction contract to a
pre-identified contractor. If no other supplier submits, on or
before the closing date, a Statement of Capabilities that meets
the requirements set out in the ACAN, the contracting authority
may then proceed with the award. However, should a Statement of
Capabilities be found to meet the requirements set out in the
ACAN, then the contracting authority will proceed to a full
tendering process.
Suppliers who consider themselves fully qualified and available
to provide the services/goods described herein, may submit a
statement of capabilities in writing to the contact person
identified in this Notice on or before the closing date of this
Notice. The statement of capabilities must clearly demonstrate
how the supplier meets the advertised requirements.
The PWGSC file number, the contracting officer's name and the
closing date of the ACAN must appear on the outside of the
envelope in block letters or, in the case of a facsimile
transmission, on the covering page.
The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any
procurement.
Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.
