Description
Piedmont Technical College in Greenwood, SC intends to acquire a single Mentice VIST G5 Cath Lab Simulator to support its Cardiovascular Technology curriculum. The procurement is being conducted as a sole‑source award because Mentice is the only U.S. manufacturer, seller, and distributor of this specialized endovascular simulation system. The college will issue a purchase order after the posting and protest periods; no work may be performed or costs incurred before the PO is issued. The estimated contract value lies between $50,000 and $250,000.
• One unit of the Mentice VIST G5 simulator (hardware + software) to be purchased directly from Mentice, Inc. (Chicago, IL).
• Intended use: educational training for cardiovascular technology students, providing realistic haptic feedback and imaging integration.
• No installation, training, or maintenance services are detailed in the notice; the scope is limited to acquisition of the equipment.