Francis Marion University is seeking a contractor to furnish, deliver, and fully assemble an ultrasound manikin simulator system for educational instruction. The system must be simulation-based, fully operational without a live patient, and legally operable by students without prior training. It should simulate bedside, point-of-care ultrasound use and support identification and diagnostic training for cardiac, abdominal, and pulmonary regions, including normal and abnormal pathologies. A minimum five-year comprehensive warranty is required. Bids must be submitted in hard copy format by July 15, 2026, 2:00 PM EST. Questions must be received by June 24, 2026, 2:00 PM EST.
Offers must be submitted by July 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. submit offer by opening datetime: **** 2:00 pm est
Payment will be made in accordance with section **** of the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code and disbursement regulations. Payment will be made in accordance with section **** of the South Carolina consolidated procurement code and disbursement regulations.
A minimum five-year comprehensive warranty is required, covering all hardware, parts, labor, travel, and software updates. A minimum fiveyear comprehensive warranty is required. The warranty must be allinclusive, covering all hardware, parts, labor, travel, and software updates.
In case of default by the contractor, Francis Marion University reserves the right to purchase any or all items in default in the open market, charging the contractor with any additional costs. In case or default by the contractor, francis marion university reserves the right to purchase any or all items in default in the open market, charging the contractor with any additional costs.
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