VIRTUAL REAL. EXPOSURE THERAPY SYS.

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

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