Police Body Cameras

This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a Sources Sought Notice only. The purpose of this sources sought synopsis is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classifications (Service Disabled eteran-Owned, Veteran-Owned Small Business, Women Owned Small Business, HubZone 8(a), 8(a), HubZone, Small Business, Emerging Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) and Large Business) The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Rock Island Contracting Center (RICC) is seeking sources for police body cameras. The specifications for the requirement are: -Must be wearable on the chest -Video resolution must be at least 640 x 480 -Recording Speed should be 30 frames per second -Recording Format should be MPEG-4 -Time/Date stamping should be available -Minimum field of view 130 degrees -Capable of recording at night in low light -Must be able to pre-record up to 30 seconds -Recording time of at least 4 hours at high resolution, 13 hours at lower resolution -Charge time of 6 hours or less -GPS tagging and streaming capable -Environmentally Tested to MIL-STD-810F -Minimum 1-year warranty -Must include video software -Rechargeable Lithium Ion battery -Configurable bit rate -Ability to download video/audio via USB to a stand-alone computer for storage -Weather resistant and ruggedized -Must be able to mount on ballistic vests, uniform shirts/blouses with sizes ranging from small to 3XL, and parkas/light jackets with sizes ranging from medium to 3XL The RICC intends to consider all comments when developing its final acquisition strategy and resulting solicitation(s). The synopsis, amendments and other information related to this sources sought as well as any subsequent procurement notifications will be posted on FedBizOpps. All interested parties should check these sites frequently for updates. Please submit all Capability Statements by 3:00 PM CST on May 27, 2015 by email to phillip.j.peters10.civ@mail.mil. Statements should indicate which specifications can and can't be met. This is a source sought request which may used for planning purposes and should not be construed as a Request for Quote or as an obligation on the part of the Government. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this request or otherwise pay for the information solicited. The RICC will only utilize the information you provide in developing its acquisition approach for future requirements.