Amendment 005 Attachment I - Draft Specifications.pdf

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Notice Number: AMDTC-01419 Title: Immersive Visualization Environment Upgrade for High Performance Computing and Visualization Research NAICS: 541519 – Other Computer Related Services and Information Technology Value Added Resellers Attachment – Draft Specifications

I. BACKGROUND

The High Performance Computing and Visualization Group (HPCVG), is located in the Applied and Computational Mathematics Division (ACMD) in the Information Technology Laboratory (ITL) of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The Group develops novel algorithms and implementations for parallel and distributed computation, as well as innovative techniques for immersive scientific visualization in a variety of local and distributed hardware environments. They also develop and utilize techniques and tools of mathematical analysis, parallel and distributed computing, machine learning, and visualization to improve measurement science, including the extension of traditional measurement science to the virtual world. This is all in support of the NIST mission: “To promote U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology in ways that enhance economic security and improve our quality of life.”

HPCVG owns and operates a CAVE (CAVE Automatic Visualization Environment) for its immersive visualization work at the NIST Gaithersburg, MD site. A CAVE is a real-time hardware system that enables the user to see perspective-based true 3D images. For this to function correctly, the hardware system must be designed with real-time capability that enables viewing of real-time images.

This Immersive Visualization Environment (IVE), along with the software that the Group develops, is on a critical path for all research in the Group. Its role is critical in HPCVG’s High Performance Computing work as it serves to speed code development and enable quick checking for errors as well as validation tests. It enables the visualization, measurement on visualizations, and analysis of results. This has led to solving critical outstanding problems in industry and contributing to the creation of standard reference materials and data. For example, it played a crucial role in the development of the standard reference materials for cement paste, mortar, and concrete.

The CAVE has come to the end of its life as the display system can no longer be maintained. In order to ensure continuity of research efforts and to keep pace with the rapid advancement of technology in this area, it is important that the IVE be upgraded.

II. REQUIREMENTS

A. Minimum Requirements – Single view capable display

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One (1) immersive visualization system meeting or exceeding the following minimum specifications:

Single view capability display – ability to support one user with unique head tracked stereoscopic view with the following details:

Vendor Direct View (no larger than) 1.25mm LED

- Wall Display System Direct View LED with no larger than 1.25mm pixel pitch 11' 6" +/- 6” Wide x 8' 6" +/- 4” High 2,880 x 2,0001,890 Pixel Resolution (minimum) 4,000:1 Contrast Ratio 50,000 Hour Light Source 120hz single-view stereo

- Floor Display System Direct View LED with no larger than 1.25mm pixel pitch 11' 6" +/- 6” Wide x 3' 0" +/- 4” Deep 2,880 x 744 Resolution (minimum) 4,000:1 Contrast Ratio 50,000 Hour Light Source 120hz single-view stereo

- Structural System Capable of holding the Direct View LED display as a free-standing structure Pixel gaps between display surfaces shall be no more than 2mm.

As part of its capability narrative, the vendor shall specify the floor holding capacity required by the display and structure.

- Cabling System Capable of reaching the rack as indicated in diagram Cables shall be designed to reach rack under a raised floor system

- Audio System Receiver with Amp

5.1 speaker system

- Tracking System 6-DOF position tracking throughout the CAVE, and extending at least 8’ back from the front wall for these objects:

Three (3) glasses frames (all unique) Three (3) hand-held input controllers (all unique) capable of

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Two (2) wrist/ankle trackers (all unique) Two (2) additional rigid body trackers (all unique) All required tracking and calibration software Tracking precision (measured >1m from screen surfaces) shall be at least 0.5mm and 0.5° RMS Capable of producing VRPN output

- 3D System Twelve pair of active shutter stereoscopic glasses RF Stereo-signal emitter Glasses synchronization with display

- Desktop Console System Minimum On/Off control button Monitor Extension System providing connectors to two UHD (3840x2160) monitors on control desk

- Computer System – NIST supplied To ensure the computer system that drives the display meets all NIST security regulations, NIST will procure the system outside of this contract.

The following actions shall be taken:

1: Vendor shall provide the minimum computer requirements required to drive the display as part of its capability narrative.

2: NIST will be responsible for delivering said computer to contractor for configuration and testing.

3: Vendor shall be responsible for demonstrating to NIST correct display & tracking of computer by the end of the installation at NIST

- Equipment Rack Equipment Rack with Caster Base Side Panels and Locking Front Equipment Cooling System Cable Management System Power Distribution System

- Power and cooling requirements:

As part of its capability narrative, vendor shall specify the electrical power requirements for display, rack equipment and computer As part of its capability narrative, vendor shall specify the heat generation of display and rack equipment

- Application Software – NIST supplied

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Software compatibility requirements for the display include: Vrui, VRPN, FreeVR, ParaView, LidarViewer, OpenSceneGraph, and OpenGL.

- System testing:

The following additional actions shall be taken:

The vendor shall be responsible for installing and then demonstrate the entire working system at the NIST installation site.

As part of the vendor’s demonstration the following system tests shall be performed by the vendor:

Stereographically display polygonal models such as the industry standard Utah Teapot and Stanford Bunny.

Tracking system capable of simultaneously tracking the 6-DOF position of the head of three (3) individual viewers, along with three (3) hand-held controllers, plus at least two (2) other rigid body objects.

Demonstration of single-view stereoscopic rendering and display.

- Standard Warranty:

90 days after user acceptance. This includes, as necessary, parts warranty, shipping, on-site labor, and any travel-related expenses.

B. Alternate Display System Requirements – Dual view capable display

One (1) immersive visualization system meeting or exceeding the following minimum specifications:

Dual view capability display - ability to support two users with unique head tracked stereoscopic view with the following details:

Vendor Direct View No larger than 1.25mm LED

- Wall Display System Direct View LED with no larger than 1.25mm pixel pitch 11' 6" +/- 6” Wide x 8' 6" +/- 4” High 2,880 x 2,000 1,890 Pixel Resolution (minimum) 4,000:1 Contrast Ratio 50,000 Hour Light Source 240hz dual-view stereo

- Floor Display System Direct View LED with no larger than 1.25mm pixel pitch 11' 6" +/- 6” Wide x 3' 0" +/- 4” Deep 2,880 x 744 Resolution (minimum)

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4,000:1 Contrast Ratio 50,000 Hour Light Source 240hz dual-view stereo

- Structural System Capable of holding the Direct View LED display as a free-standing structure Pixel gaps between display surfaces should be no more than 2mm.

As part of its capability narrative, vendor shall specify the floor holding capacity required by the display and structure.

- Cabling System Capable of reaching the rack as indicated in diagram Cables should be designed to reach rack under a raised floor system

- Tracking System 6-DOF position tracking throughout the CAVE, and extending at least 8’ back from the front wall for these objects:

Three (3) glasses frames (all unique) Three (3) hand-held input controllers (all unique) capable of minimum of one joystick (X/Y) input and 4 button input activations Two (2) wrist/ankle trackers (all unique) Two (2) additional rigid body trackers (all unique)

All required tracking and calibration software Tracking precision (measured >1m from screen surfaces) should be at least 0.5mm and 0.5° RMS Capable of producing VRPN output

- 3D System Twelve pair Active Shutter Dual-view Stereoscopic Glasses RF Stereo signal Emitter System Synchronization

- Desktop Console System Minimum On/Off control button Monitor Extension System providing connectors to two UHD (3840x2160) monitors on control desk

- Computer System – NIST supplied To ensure the computer system that drives the display meets all NIST security regulations, NIST will procure the system outside of this requirement. The following actions shall be taken:

1: Vendor shall provide the minimum computer requirements required to drive the display as part of its capability narrative.

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2: Vendor shall demonstrate to NIST correct display & tracking of computer by the end of the installation at NIST

- Equipment Rack Equipment Rack with Caster Base Side Panels and Locking Front Equipment Cooling System Cable Management System Power Distribution System Shelving, Blanks, and Vents

- Power and cooling requirements:

As part of its capability narrative, vendor shall specify the electrical power requirements for display, rack equipment and computer

As part of its capability narrative, vendor shall specify the heat generation of display and rack equipment

- Application Software – NIST supplied

Software compatibility requirements for the display include: Vrui, VRPN, FreeVR, ParaView, LidarViewer, OpenSceneGraph, and OpenGL.

- System testing:

The vendor shall be responsible for installing and then demonstrating the entire working system at the NIST installation site.

As part of the vendor’s demonstration the following system tests shall be performed by the vendor:

Stereographically display polygonal models such as the industry standard Utah Teapot and Stanford Bunny.

Tracking system capable of simultaneously tracking the 6-DOF position of the head of three (3) individual viewers, along with three (3) hand-held controllers, plus at least two (2) other rigid body objects.

Demonstration of dual-view stereoscopic rendering and display.

- Standard Warranty:

90 days after user acceptance. This includes, as necessary, parts warranty, shipping, on-site labor, and any travel-related expenses.

Site Preparation Location:

CAVE room Dimensions

The CAVE room consists of 4 modules: 44’x22’ => 968 sq feet

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The location of the Display system is shown on the included drawing (i.e. Display System Drawing)