832469783 Hologram sources sought updated.docx

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

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The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Conference and Exhibits Branch (DDCP5) is seeking sources for an animated holographic display system for DISA’s exhibit presence at Department of Defense, and Information Technology, focused conferences..

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS: DISA/Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization/PS8332, 2300 East Drive Building 3600

INTRODUCTION:

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE to determine the availability and technical capability of small businesses and large business (including the following subsets: Small Disadvantaged Businesses, Certified 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses and Woman-Owned Small Businesses) to provide the required products and/or services.

The DDCP5 is seeking information from potential sources for: Procurement of a complete holographic display system capable of showing 3-dimensional (3D) animated images for showcase usage within the DISA exhibit space at major Department of Defense oriented Information Technology conferences hosted by industry (i.e. AFCEA TechNet Cyber) and other networking exhibit events. The holographic display system and service would include the display equipment, animation development services for the graphics provided by the vendor, and delivery shipping of the hardware.

The anticipated Period of Performance is date of award through one year plus four one year option years.

The anticipated Place of Performance is Contractor Site (virtual service support).

DISCLAIMER:

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS NOTICE. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS NOTICE. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

CONTRACT/PROGRAM BACKGROUND: N/A

REQUIRED CAPABILITIES:

1) The Conference and Exhibits Branch (DDCP5) is a newly formed branch within DISA’s Office of Strategic Communication and Public Affairs. DDCP5’s current mission is to provide conference and exhibit support to individual internal agency organizations wishing to exhibit at conferences and coordinate agency level exhibit participation at major events. Describe and provide your company’s services and/or products that deliver a holographic display system capable of displaying 3D animated graphics. Please include the equipment required, any required supporting software, accessory options, and pertinent technical limitations.

2) DDCP5 will require development services for the animated graphics depicted in the 3D display. Describe and provide your company’s services and/or products that support animated graphics development, as well as the development process coordinating with the customer. Please include any additional equipment, software, or subscription services required for the service.

3) It is DDCP5 intent to use the 3D animated holographic display system for additional events and be able to change the animated display to suite the event, venue, and audience. Describe and provide your company’s offerings for containers for display systems for shipping or transport if available, services for future animation development and/or services that give the customer the ability to generate their own animations, and requirements for future operating software upgrades (if applicable).

4) DDCP5 will require continued access to created content and the ability to request development of new animations relevant to the upcoming event(s)/ . Describe and provide your company’s services and/or options for continued access to created content and process for requesting development of new animations..

5) Per FAR policy FAR 52.204-25, the Government cannot procure items from the following foreign entities: China.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Display system must be able to project 3D animations to viewers without the use of a display screen, display monitor, or specific eyewear/headsets for viewers to see the images.

2. Display system must be able to receive 3D animations developed by method of wireless internet download or wired internet download.

3. Animations must be developed in coordination with DDCP5 and animation scripts must be approved by DDCP5 prior to transfer to the device and public display use.

SOURCES SOUGHT:

The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 541430, with the corresponding size standard of a simplified acquisition threshold In order to make a determination for a small business set-aside, two or more qualified and capable small businesses must submit responses that demonstrate their qualifications. Responses must demonstrate the company’s ability to perform in accordance with FAR clause 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting.

To assist DISA in determining the level of participation by small business in any subsequent procurement that may result from this Sources Sought Notice, provide information regarding any plans to use joint ventures (JVs) or partnering. Please outline the company's areas of expertise and those of any proposed JV/partner who combined can meet the specific requirements contained in this notice.

SUBMISSION DETAILS:

Responses should include:

1) Business name and address;

2) Name of company representative and their business title;

3) Small Business Socio-economic status (if small);

4) CAGE Code;

5) Prime contract vehicles; to include ENCORE III, SETI, NIH CIO-SP4, NASA SEWP V, General Service Administration (GSA): OASIS, ALLIANT II, VETS II, STARS III, MAS (including applicable SIN(s), groups or pools), or any other Government Agency contract vehicle that allows for decentralized ordering. (This information is for market research only and businesses with a valid cage that lack prime contract vehicles are still encouraged to respond to this notice.)

Businesses who wish to respond must send a response via email NLT 1:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on July 2, 2024 to Contract Specialist Gabe Zuccarelli at gabriel.f.zuccarelli.civ@mail.mil. Interested businesses should submit a brief capabilities statement package addressing the specific questions above (no more than five pages) demonstrating the ability to perform the services listed under Required Capabilities.

Proprietary information and trade secrets, if any, must be clearly marked on all materials. All information received that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned. All government and contractor personnel reviewing submitted responses will have signed non-disclosure agreements and understand their responsibility for proper use and protection from unauthorized disclosure of proprietary information as pursuant to 41 USC 423. The Government shall not be held liable for any damages incurred if proprietary information is not properly identified.

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