Virtual Battle Space 2 Software/Hardware

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, in conjunction with FAR 13.5, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a separate Request for Proposal (RFP) will not be issued. The solicitation number is 9TC1029 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-33 and DFARS change notice 20090715. This purchase is restricted to 100% Small Business concern. The NAICS code is 334119 and the size standard is 1000 employees. This is requirement is for purchase of a Virtual Battle Space 2(VBS2) Software/Hardware. Please state discount terms and note your warranty information. This is a brand name or equal requirement. The contractor shall provide the following items: ITEM 0001: Qty: 30 EA, VBS2 Licensing. Powerful suite of administrator tools. The VBS2 terrain editor allows an administrator to rapidly develop terrain from DTED, VMAP and satellite or aerial photography. Bohemia Interactive's proprietary modeling tool Oxygen allows new 3D models to be developed or imported from 3D Studio Max. VBS2 content may also be encrypted for additional security. Wide range of engine improvements. Many aspects of the simulation engine have been rewritten over the past three years to enhance performance and reliability. ITEM 0002: Qty: 30 EA, VBS Virtual Tool Kits (VTK). The Virtual Tool Kit (VTK) comprises a suite of editors that will compliment the VBS2 product. In addition to the standard model and terrain editors, the VTK includes a Configuration Editor (allows simulation characteristics to be quickly and easily modified in a graphical interface), a Weapons Editor (allows the user to create new weapons based on existing ones in-game, and create new unit types), improvements to our terrain editor to allow import of digitized 2D maps, and also a range of improvements to the VBS2 Real Time Mission Editor to allow AI tasks and behaviors to be more easily defined. ITEM 0003: Qty: 30 EA, Gaming Headsets ITEM 0004: Qty: 5 EA, Racing Steering Wheel ITEM 0005: Qty: 1 EA, Gaming Server. "Real Virtuality 2" 3D engine. The VBS2 game engine has been entirely developed by Bohemia Interactive, and is capable of rendering large terrain areas (up to 100km x 100km) with an impressive level of detail. The engine uses advanced software technology to populate the terrain with hundreds of thousands of objects such as buildings and vegetation. Diurnal rotation of the earth (Day/Night), accurate sun angles for latitude and date of the year, time-lapse weather patterns, and celestial objects are all accurately modeled. High Level Architecture (HLA) and Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS) Compliant. VBS2 is capable of federating with other HLA/DIS compliant sims. Simulates any weapon platform. VBS2 is the perfect combined arms training solution. Participants operate as virtual entities that may use personal weapons, drive vehicles, operate weapons stations, fly aircraft and even board and pilot ships. Any weapon platform or sensor, from UAVs and ground surveillance radar through to artillery can be modeled to varying degrees of fidelity in the flexible VBS2 game engine. Comprehensive scenario editors. VBS2 ships with the easy to use (yet powerful) VBS1 mission editor, and also a second entirely new 'real time scenario editor' that provides both instructor interface and command and control functions. Using the real time editor an administrator may copy and paste entire teams of units, place IEDs, respawn units, save the scenario to disk at any point during play and even place and move buildings. In command mode the editor allows a commander to assign tasks to subordinate teams and transmit marker overlays. Agent AI. VBS2 employs flexible agent AI for more realistic behavior. Military doctrine is modeled through tasks which are developed in the VBS2 Task Editor. Unlike VBS1, teams of agents may be any size and structure (squads, platoons, companies etc). ITEM 0006: Qty: 2 EA, External Multi-Display Units. Networkable (up to 100 players). Designed to train a Combat Team minus (infantry, armor, air and artillery support), VBS2 has inherent multi-user capability. The product can be operated in either a standalone mode using artificially intelligent opposing forces, or distributed across a LAN or Internet. After-action review (AAR) capability is included. Example applications of VBS2 include: Out of the box: - Mission rehearsal and/or AO familiarization - Tactical training, up to the Combat Team level - Combined Arms or Joint Training - Convoy Training (incl integration of virtual reality) - Analysis of options (decision support) - Fire support / forward air controller training - Complimentary virtual environment for live and constructive simulation or crew procedural trainers - Navigation - Mission simulation (eg aviation elements practicing Landing Zone procedures) - Vehicle checkpoints and area control - Helicopter loadmaster training (requires Loadmaster Virtual Reality Simulators (LVRS) Ship To: HQ AFSFC/SFO, ATTN: Richard Salinas, HQ AFSFC/SFO, Lackland AFB, TX 78236. The quote should include descriptive literature and must be effective through 30 Sept 09. FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation of Commercial Items (Jan 1999) applies; quotes will be evaluated based on most advantageous to the Government, price, and other factors considered. The following factor shall be used to evaluate quotes: Lowest price technically acceptable. To be eligible to receive an award resulting from this RFQ, contractors must have current registration in the DoD Central Contractor Registration (CCR) at http://www.ccr.gov and Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) database at http://orca.bpn.gov. If 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items have been completed online at http://orca.bpn.gov, provide DUNS code. FOB Destination is required. Please include Payment Terms, Availability, and Delivery Time to Lackland AFB, TX. The following clauses and provisions are applicable to this RFQ: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, Addendum to FAR 52.212-4, Changes to Terms and Conditions, FAR 52.212-5 (Deviation), Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Small Business Set Aside, FAR 52.232-18 -- Availability of Funds. Availability of Funds (Apr 1984) Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government's obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer, FAR 52-232-33, Payment By Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration, and DFARS 252-204-7004, Alt A, Required Central Contractor Registrations, DFARS 252-212-7001 (Deviation), Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Deviation), FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference, FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities, FAR 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965, as amended, FAR 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires, FAR 52.252-6 Authorized Deviation in Clauses, FAR 252.204-7004 Required CCR Registration, DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Request. The full text of these clauses may be accessed electronically at http://farsite.hill.af.mil. Responses to this RFQ must be submitted via fax 210-671-1199 or email to chad.stemick@lackland.af.mil not later than 31 JUL 09, by 1200 hours (CST) local to the 37th Contracting Squadron, 1655 Selfridge Ave, Lackland AFB, TX 78236-5286. Submit written offers (oral offers will not be accepted). The point of contact for this RFQ is Chad Stemick at 210-671-1754 or chad.stemick@lackland.af.mil. The Contracting Officer is Candy Martin at 210-671-1750.