Virtusphere Upgrade

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT announcement only. There is no solicitation available at this time. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. The 42nd Contracting Squadron is conducting market research to determine the existence of potential business sources. HQ AU A4/6I requires a vendor to provide several upgrades in hardware and software that must integrate with existing Virtusphere equipment located at Air University, Maxwell AFB, AL. Description of Services: - Deliver Digital Head Mounted Device (HMD) upgrade and integration into existing Virtusphere system. The Digital HMD MUST accomplish the following: 1. Produce wireless 3 Degrees of Freedom (3DoF: senses head pitch, roll, and yaw) signal that can be interpreted by the VRPN server software. 2. Mount to the head in a secure and comfortable manner. 3. Produce wireless video at least meeting this specification- Digital wireless head set 800x600 resolution (with bag on a belt). 4. Be size adjustable to different head sizes. 5. Must allow use of separate behind-the-ear wireless audio headsets. 6. Must be fully integrated and operational with Virtusphere. The Digital HMD is delivered, installed and functioning properly. - Deliver 6DoF upgrade and integration into existing Virtusphere system. The 6DoF upgrade MUST accomplish the following: 1. Provide a wireless weapon/wireless mouse-mountable 3 DoF sensor (similar to that sold by Virtusphere, Inc.) with output compatible with the VRPN server software. 2. Provide a wireless sensor (similar to that sold by Virtusphere, Inc.) that detects motion in the vertical plane (jumping and crouching) which is mountable to the HMD and provides output compatible with the VRPN server software. 3. Must be fully integrated and operational with Virtusphere. Digital 6DoF is delivered, installed and functioning properly. - Deliver VRPN middleware for OpenSim integration with Virtusphere system. VRPN middleware for AAVP delivered on CD/DVD with install files which fully operate with Virtuspheres. - Deliver VRPN middleware for AAVP integration with Virtusphere system. VRPN middleware for OpenSim delivered on CD/DVD with install files which fully operate with Virtuspheres. - Deliver VRPN middleware for Unity 3D integration with Virtusphere system. VRPN middleware for Unity 3D delivered on CD/DVD with intall files which fully operate with Virtuspheres. The information in this notice is based on the best and most current information available to date. This information is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. Any updated information will be provided in future announcements and posted electronically on the Federal Business Opportunities homepage at www.fbo.gov, as available. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 339932. Dependent upon responses to this Sources Sought announcement, it is anticipated that a firm fixed price contract may be solicited. Interested and qualified sources are requested to provide a brief statement of current capability and letter of interest. Interested and qualified sources are requested to provide the following information: 1) Company name, point of contact, e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers, type of business and size, Cage Code and DUNS number; and 2) information telling us about your company and why you think you can perform this service. Respondents are asked to limit submissions to the minimum number of pages necessary to address the requirements specified in this announcement. Any information provided is voluntary. The sources sought is for INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. This does not constitute a solicitation and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The contractor needs to be registered in the DoD Central Contractor Registration (CCR). (Register via the CCR website http://www.ccr.gov), also be eligible to process invoices through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF)(Register via the WAWF website https://wawf.eb.mil), and be registered in the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA)(Register via the ORCA website at http://www.orca.bpn.gov). Responses to this market survey are requested not later than close of business 8 September 2011. Direct questions to A1C Charles Wilson at 334-953-6317 or Patrick J. Kennerson at 334-953-6569. Fax responses are acceptable; fax to 334-953-3341 and to 334-953-3527. Please send electronic responses to charles.wilson@maxwell.af.mil and patrick.kennerson@maxwell.af.mil in PDF or Microsoft Word Format. Written responses can be mailed to: 42nd Contracting Squadron, Attn: Patrick J Kennerson, Contracting Officer, 50 LeMay Plaza South, Maxwell AFB, AL 36112-5948.