67--Sole Source - Audio Visual Camera and associated Software

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. APG-ADL-B.5152.206-4400 INTENT TO SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE (FEB 2015) The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government is soliciting and negotiating with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) (1) (i): Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The name of the company the Government intends to award a contract to is VisiSonics Crop, 6800 Koandah Gardens, Highland, MD 20777-9797. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, the Government will consider all proposals received prior to the closing date and time of this solicitation. (End of clause) (ii) The solicitation number is W911QX-15-T-0334. This acquisition is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-83 effective 03 Aug 2015. (iv) The associated NAICS code is 333314. The small business size standard is 500 employees. (v) The following is a list of contract line item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure, (including option(s), if applicable): CLIN 0001: Modification and testing of software with VR modules CLIN 0002: Software for Speaker Array CLIN 0003: VisiSonics RealSpace 5/64 Panoramic Audio-Visual Camera 3.0 system CLIN 0004: VR Software Module CLIN 0005: Analysis Software CLIN 0006: Enhanced Service Plan CLIN 0007: Delivery, Set-up , and Training (vi) Description of requirements: The Contractor shall provide an Audio Visual Camera system that meets the following requirements: Hardware Requirement The Contractor shall provide a VisiSonics RealSpace 5/64 24 bit audio-visual camera (USB 3.0) that meets the following requirements: - Performance configured laptop computer containing all software and drivers with GPU subsystem o Professional-class graphics card with minimum 2GB VRAM o SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Port o 256GB Solid State Drive capable - Custom watertight, crushproof, dust proof wheeled travel case - Flyweight class tripod specifically configured for travel and fast set up - VisiSonics 3.0 Package Acoustic Analysis Tool Software o Panoramic audio/video data integration o Spectro-temporal selection window o Accelerated audio image generation o Audio movie generation for dynamic analysis o Virtual microphone tool with up to 7th order beamforming - All required cables Software Requirement The Contractor shall provide VR Software Module that meets the following requirements: - Software compatible with Oculus Rift - Fully head tracked audio visual rendering - 3D sound mode for fully immersive listening - Focused hearing: listen to what you look at The Contractor shall provide Analysis software that meets the following requirements: - Allows for offline data analysis and demonstrations on additional computers - Additional Installation Copies of Software for Installation on up to three more computers. The Contractor shall provide software to convert microphone array recordings to output for the speaker array - Develop with HRED engineers to provide a software to convert array recordings to content that can be streamed to the speakers in the speaker array located at the Army Research Laboratory Environment for Auditory Research facility - This work shall be completed over a period of 90 days from receipt of contract award Support Services The Contractor shall modify and test the software with VR modules from 3rd parties that provides the following: - Adapt the software to work with Sensics virtual reality hardware in the possession of Army Research Laboratory. - This shall be completed within over a period of 90 days from receipt of contract award The Contractor shall provide a Service Plan that provides the following: - Replacement shipping within 24 hours of Return Authorization - One (1) year of phone support - One (1) year of software updates The Contractor shall provide the following warranty and support for the RealSpace 5/64 Audio/Visual Camera: - 90 day warranty - 60 Days phone support Delivery, Installation, Training - Hand delivery to Army Research Laboratory within eight (8) weeks of receipt of contract award. Initial set-up of hardware and software by the Contractor at time of delivery - Half day tutorial on using the 5/64 Audio Camera hardware and software within two (2) weeks after delivery of hardware - Half day of monitored data acquisition within two (2) weeks after delivery of hardware (vii) Delivery is required by eight (8) weeks after receipt of order (ARO). Delivery shall be made to Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD, 21005. Acceptance shall be performed at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD, 21005. The FOB point is Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD, 21005. (viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this provision: None. (ix) The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items is applicable to this acquisition. The specific evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) of that provision are as follows: N/A - Sole Source (x) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations with its offer: N/A - Sole Source (xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this clause: None. (xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items and the selected clauses listed in DFARS 212.301 Solicitation provisions and Contract Clauses for the Acquisition of Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following additional FAR/DFARS clauses cited in this clause are applicable: 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (July 2013); 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Aug, 2013); 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (July 2013); 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003); 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2014); 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999); 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jul 2014); 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (July 2014); 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (Jul 2014); 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (March 2, 2015); 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011); 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008); 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (July 2013); 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DOD Officials (Sep 2011); 252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Nov 2011; 252.204-7012, Safeguarding of Unclassified Controlled Technical Information (Nov 2013); 252.204-7015, Disclosure of Information to Litigation Support Contractors (Feb 2014); 252.211-7003, Item Unique Identification and Valuation (Dec 2013); 252.223-7008, Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium (Jun 2013); 252.225-7001, Buy American and Balance of Payments Program (Nov 2014); 252.225-7036, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements--Balance of Payments Program - Basic (Nov 2014); 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving (Jun 2012); 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments (Dec 2006); 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea (Apr 2014) (xiii) The following additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions apply (full text of all FAR/DFARS clauses that contain fill-in information, as well as all local clauses, can be found in the attached Provisions and Clauses Full-Text document): 52.204-7 - System for Award Management (July 2013); 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting With Entities Engaging In Certain Activities Or Transactions Relating To Iran - Representation and Certifications (December 2012); +1 (555) 000-0000, Contract-wide: by Fiscal Year (Sep 2009); 252.204-7000 Disclosure of Information (Aug 2013); 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product (Apr 1992); Fill-in/Full Text: APG-ADL-B.5152.204-4409, ACC-APG Point of Contact (Apr 2011); APG-ADL-B.5152.204-4411, Technical Point of Contact (Dec 2002); APG-ADL-B.5152.216-4407, Type of Contract (Sep 1999); APG-ADL-E.5152.246-4400, Government Inspection and Acceptance (Sep 1999); APG-ADL-G.5152.232-4418, Tax Exemption Certification (Sep 1999); APG-ADL-H.5152.211-4401, Receiving Room Requirements - APG Alternate I (Jan 2003); APG-ADL-B.5152.206-4400, Intent to Solicit Only One Source (Sep 2003); 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998); 252.232-7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (May 2011); (xiv) This acquisition is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) as: N/A (xv) The following notes apply to this announcement: None (xvi) Offers are due on 31 August 2015 by 04:00 PM EST, via email to Ms. DeAnna Sivage, Contract Specialist, contact@example.gov, +1 (555) 000-0000. (xvii) For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Ms. DeAnna Sivage, Contract Specialist, contact@example.gov, +1 (555) 000-0000.