Longwood University awarded a sole‑source contract to Education Management Solutions (EMS) for a comprehensive upgrade of its nursing simulation laboratory’s integrated audiovisual and learning‑management platform, the SIMULATIONiQ Enterprise Cloud Solution (Gold product). The upgrade replaces aging hardware, adds new servers, and provides cloud‑based software that records, assesses, and debriefs simulation sessions while interfacing with Laerdal high‑ and low‑fidelity mannequins. The $223,110 firm‑fixed‑price award includes hardware, software, design, installation, training, and 24/7 support.
• Scope: turnkey replacement/upgrade of AV hardware and cloud‑based simulation software for nursing education.
• Vendor: Education Management Solutions (EMS), sole‑source justified by prior system installation and unique integration capability.
• Value: $223,110 with no disclosed term; award approved 04/30/21, signed 05/03/21.