DESKTOP EYE TRACKING SYSTEM

The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS), Bethesda, MD has a requirement for a desktop eye tracking system. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. It will be the responsibility of the contractor to check the website for the issuance of any amendments/changes to the solicitation. Quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) incorporates all provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 05-38. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 333314, Optical Instrument and Lens Manufacturing, with a size standard of 500 employees. This proposed combined synopsis/solicitation is 100% small business set-aside. This RFQ is FOB Destination with delivery and acceptance at the USUHS. The Government requires the best commercial warranty offered to the general public and to the vendor's best customer. This requirement is for a firm fixed-priced purchase order for the following Contract Line Item Numbers (CLIN) outlined as follows: CLIN, Description, and Quantity. CLIN 0001 Deskstop Eye Tracking System Qty: 1 CLIN 0002 Software Qty: 1 Point of Delivery: FOB Destination Location: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences 4301 Jones Bridge Road Bethesda, MD 20814-4799 Minimum Specifications: The following requirements for the desktop eye tracking system: - Remote video-based eye tracker, including imaging, interface computer, monitor, and data analysis software - >=240Hz sampling rate - <=0.25 degree resolution - <=0.5 degree accuracy - >=40 degree horizontal, 30 degree vertical gaze range The contractor shall provide a brief outline detailing the established history of the equipment's prior use in peer-reviewed research in neuroscience and/or cognitive psychology. The Government will award to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the combined synopsis/solicitation, is most advantageous to the government, based on the price and technical capability (established history, reliability), delivery, and warranty. Offerors must provide specifications and/or literature documentation of the desktop eye tracking system. To be eligible for contract award, a contractor must be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database. For instructions on registering with the CCR, please see the CCR web site at http://www.ccr.gov. All offerors are required to submit a completed copy of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Item, with the offer. Also, list your DUNS number and Cage Code Number. The following FAR provisions and clauses that apply are: 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Recycled Paper 52.204-6 Data University Numbering System (DUNS) 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items 52.212-3 Offeror Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues The clauses cited within are applicable 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation 52.222-3 Convict Labor 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration 52.232-36 Payment by Third Party 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim 252.204-7004 Alt A Central Contractor Registration 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items The clauses cited within are applicable 52.203-3 Gratuities 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications All provisions/clauses can be viewed and accessed electronically at www.arnet.gov/far or www.gsa.gov/far. Direct any questions or inquiries in writing by March 22, 2010 to Christina Johnson, Contract Specialist, at Directorate of Contracting, RM A1040C, USUHS, 4301 Jones Bridge Road Bethesda, MD 20814-4799 or via e-mail: contact@example.gov.