AVTRAT Computers and Headsets Sources Sought Notice.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT

The 763rd Enterprise Sourcing Squadron (763 ESS) is seeking sources for AVTRAT Rack-Mounted Computers and Varjo Headsets

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS: 763 Enterprise Sourcing Squadron Flight

PKA (763 ESS/PKA)

INTRODUCTION:

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

The 763rd ESS is seeking information for potential sources for 160 (qty) - 4U, rack-mounted computers in configuration with PC1 (Table 1), 19 (qty) - 4U, rack-mounted computers in configuration with PC2 (Table 2), 19 (qty) “kits” of peripherals (Table 3), and 65 Varjo XR-4 Secure Edition headsets.

DISCLAIMER:

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS

NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE 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 ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY

FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY

INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL

DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

REQUIRED CAPABILITIES:

The PCs must be mountable in a standard 19” rack width; other PCs such as laptops, desktops, or tablets are not acceptable. The main drives must be removable for storage in a GSA-approved safe. Hardware requires a 3-year warranty and available benchstock for warranty replacement/repair service/shipment within 72 hours. No wireless data transmission of any kind is acceptable. Any wireless adapters or cards, regardless of activation status, are not acceptable. Additionally, AMC/A3T requires 19 “kits” of peripherals suitable to set up the computers in a fully operational network rack and 65 Varjo XR-4 Secure edition headsets with autofocus, base-station tracking, no radio emissions, ultraleap hand tracking kits, 1 year of solutions engineering support, and 3 days installation and training Support (on-site). Shipping will be FOB. All items shall be shipped to AFLCMC/WNS at Hill AFB, Utah.

The tables below list the configuration of PC1, PC2 and Other Peripherals and Quantities.

Table 1 – PC1 Configuration

Motherboard Must Support:

• Must support Intel 12th, 13th, and 14th Gen Processors

• 4 x DDR5 DIMMs, supporting dual channel

• One PCIe 5.0 x 16, 1 PCIe 4.0x16, 2 PCIe 3.0 x 1, 1 M.2

• Key-E

• HDMI and DisplayPort Graphics Output Options

• 4 x Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen 4x4), 8 x SATA3

• 1 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (Front), 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (Rear), 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear), 6 USB 3.2 Gen1 (2 Rear, 4 Front), 8 USB 2.0 (4 Rear, 4 Front)

• 2.5G LAN

Processor Core i9 13900 up to 5.8GHz or better Cooling Liquid Cooled Memory 2x32GB DDR5 Memory Modules Storage 960GB NVMe SSD in Removable Carrier Linkbox NVME Drive Carrier

Receiving Frame, M.2 Oculink Retimer, Oculink Cable GPU • RTX 5090 is required for hardware operations.

• Support Brackets if Required I/O 2-port USB Expansion Bracket

Expansion Slot Bracket for HDMI/DP Passthrough

OS Windows 10 Professional 64-Bit

Table 2 – PC2 Configuration Motherboard Must be an ASRock SPC621D8 C621A ATX 1P, including a TPM SPI module Processor 36M Cache, 3.0-4.0 GHz, 24C/48T, 250W Cooling 3U Active CPU Cooler for LGA 4189 up to 270W TDP Memory 4 x 32GB PC4-3200 Registered (128GB total at least) Storage 240GB 2.5 SATA 1.3 DWPD (RAID-1, Mirror) 1 x 8-port PCIe 3.0 x8 6Gb/s SATA Raid Controller 4x 2.5” SAS/SATA HDD/SSD Mobile Rack enclosure GPU • RTX 4090 or 50xx is acceptable.

• Support Brackets if Required

I/O DVD/RW

OS None – Government will load its own Linux version

Table 3 – Peripherals and Quantities

Other Peripherals and Quantities Component

Qty Description

Power Supply (UPS) 76 (4 per location) 268x120V, 1.5kVA, 1.35dW, 2U Network Security 38 (2 per location) 8-port Network Security/Firewall Appliance Firewall Rack Mount 38 (2 per location) 1U KVM Console 19 (1 per location) 16-port DP Switch Console, 17” LCD, IP

Remote Access, Dual Rail, 1U Rack Mount Power Distribution Unit 38 (2 per location) 1.8 kW, 120V, Single Phase 13 NEMA 5- 15R

Outlets, 5-15P Input, 6’ cord, 1U rack mount DisplayPort Cable 152 (8 per location) Latching Connectors, 4k, 60Hz (M/M), 10’

USB 2.0 A to B Cable 152 (8 per location) 10’, M/M

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The Government intends to use DFARS clause 252.225- 7013, Duty-Free Entry in the solicitation and award.

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE:

The anticipated North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 423430, with the corresponding size standard of 250 employees.

To assist 763 ESS in making a determination regarding the level of participation by small business in any subsequent procurement that may result from this Sources Sought, you are also encouraged to provide information regarding your plans to use joint venturing (JV) or partnering to meet each of the requirement’s areas contained herein. This includes responses from qualified and capable Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, Service Disabled-Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Women-owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses, and 8(a) companies. You should provide information on how you would envision your company's areas of expertise and those of any proposed JV/partner would be combined to meet the specific requirements contained in this announcement.

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 the Limitations on Subcontracting clause (FAR 52.219-14).

SUBMISSION DETAILS:

Responses should include:

1) Business name and address;

2) Name of company representative, business title and email;

3) Cage Code;

4) Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Number;

https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars/252.225-7013-duty-free-entry.#DFARS_252.225-7013 https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars/252.225-7013-duty-free-entry.#DFARS_252.225-7013

5) Large or Small Business Size and Type of Small Business (if applicable);

6) List potential subcontractors anticipated to perform aspects of this effort, to include the percentage of anticipated performance in the table above;

7) Contract vehicles that would be available to the Government for the procurement of the product and service, to include any Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts (GWAC), Federal Supply Schedules (FSS), or any other Government Agency contract vehicle. (This information is for market research only and does not preclude your company from responding to this notice.);

8) Please provide any questions or concerns you have on the NAICS code provided;

9) Identify any major performance, schedule, or cost risks anticipated;

10) Interested businesses should submit a brief capability statement package that includes:

a. A description demonstrating your business’s ability to perform the services listed in the Required Capability section of this notice;

b. A brief description of experience (Commercial or Government) in providing requirements/tasks similar in the size and scope to those described in the attached Draft Requirement Description;

c. Packages should be limited to no more than 8 pages. The 8-page limit should include any past performance references/narratives, and all items listed in the submission details section of this notice;

d. Include the percentage your business plans to perform of the required capabilities outlined in the table above; and

e. Include a statement of intent regarding a submission of a proposal in response to any resulting solicitation.

Any questions regarding this Sources Sought Notice shall be submitted in writing via email to Contract Specialist, Blake Beckmann at blake.beckmann@us.af.mil and Contracting Officer Kaitlyn Woodruff, at kaitlyn.woodruff.2@us.af.mil.

Businesses who wish to respond to this should send responses via email no later than 20 August 2025 at 3:00 PM Central Standard Time (CST) to the Contract Specialist, Blake Beckmann at blake.beckmann@us.af.mil and Contracting Officer, Kaitlyn Woodruff, at kaitlyn.woodruff.2@us.af.mil.

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. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

All government personal reviewing sources sought responses will have signed non-disclosure agreements and understand their responsibility for proper use and protection from unauthorized disclosure of proprietary information as described 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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