DCSA Human Factors Research Lab RFI.pdf

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY.

In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.

This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes; it does not constitute a Request For Proposal (RFP), Request for Quote (RFQ), or a promise to issue an RFP or RFQ.

Those who respond to this RFI should not anticipate feedback with regards to its submission; other than acknowledgement of receipt – IF a request for an acknowledgement is requested by the submitter.

This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service. The Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency (DCSA) is not currently seeking proposals.

Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay any cost incurred in response to this RFI. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the responding party’s expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP or RFQ.

It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor the website for any information that may pertain to this RFI. All submissions become the property of the Federal Government and will not be returned.

PURPOSE OF THIS RFI

The information provided may be used by DCSA in developing its acquisition strategy and statement of work/statement of objectives and performance specifications.

Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or competition sensitive information contained in their responses.

The Government does not intend to award a contract based on this RFI.

The purpose of publicizing notices for potential actions is to increase competition, to broaden industry participation in meeting Government requirements, and to assist small businesses, in general, in obtaining contracts and subcontracts.

DESCRIPTION OF TASKS

The Government requires the delivery of two (2) new human psychophysiological and behavioral measurement suites. Each suite must contain the specified or similar capability hardware, sensors, associated research software, integration of BIOPAC systems, and support services.

The mandatory components for each of the two (2) suites are detailed in the table below:

Item Component Description Specifications

1 Eye Tracking System Sampling rate of 60-1,200+ Hz, Spatial Accuracy < 0.05-0.5°, IR/NIR illumination

2 Galvanic Skin Response (GSR) Range 0.05 μS to 100 μS, Constant 0.5 V DC, Sampling Rate of 10-50Hz, integration of BIOPAC systems

3 Electroencephalography (EEG) Sampling Rate 500-100Hz, Active Electrodes

Electrocardiography (ECG) & Electromyography (EMG)

Heart Rate, Heat Rate Variability, integration of BIOPAC systems

5 Mixed Reality (MR) Headset Similar capabilities to Varjo XR-4 TAA Secure non-RF passthrough, including 200Hz eye tracking and controllers

6 Software & Support Associated research software and technical support integration

RESPONSES REQUESTED FOR THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS

No. Question

Category Vendor Response Question

1 Hardware Availability

Can your organization provide the exact, or similar, hardware models specified (Gazepoint GP3, Shimmer3 GSR/ECG/EMG, Enbio32 EEG, and Varjo XR-4 TAA Secure) within the required 30–90 day delivery timeframe?

2 Software Integration

Describe how the provided research software integrates the real-time data streams from all sensor nodes (Eye Tracking, GSR, EEG, ECG, EMG, and VR/MR) into a single synchronized timeline.

3 Security & TAA Compliance

Confirm that all hardware/software provided is TAA compliant. Please detail any security configurations or firmware limitations relevant to operations in secure DoD environments.

4 Calibration & Setup

What specialized calibration procedures, software tools, or hardware mounts are required to ensure the provided hardware/software operates accurately within the various testing environments?

5 Technical Support

What levels of technical support, software updates, and hardware warranties are included with the suite, and what is the standard resolution time for critical hardware/software faults?

6 Past Performance (DoD/Gov)

Have you previously delivered integrated psychophysiological measurement systems or similar research suites to the Department of Defense or other Federal Government agencies? If so, please provide a brief summary (e.g., agency, scope, year).

7 Past Performance (Integration)

Can you provide examples of your successful integration of the psychophysiological/behavioral software suite with the specific/similar hardware requested (i.e. Varjo, Shimmer3, Enbio32, Gazepoint) in a comparable research or military testing environment?

8 Pricing (Itemized)

Please provide an itemized Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) or estimated pricing breakdown for each hardware component, software license, and technical support package for the two (2) required suites.

9 Pricing (Hidden Costs)

Are there any additional anticipated costs for shipping to Cayce, SC, on-site/virtual training, or recurring annual software licensing fees not explicitly listed in the hardware requirements?

10 Pricing (Validity)

For what duration is your provided pricing estimate or formal quote valid for government procurement purposes?

11 NACIS Coding

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE RFI

Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted in writing by e-mail to:

grant.d.reeves3.civ@mail.mil. Verbal questions will NOT be accepted. (No phone calls please.) DCSA will respond to any question at its discretion. Any questions shall be sent via email to the above addresses and shall NOT contain proprietary information.

POTENTIAL SOURCES

Information is being collected from potential sources and encourage small business participation. Each company responding should indicate the following:

• Company Name, Address

• Point of Contact Name, Phone Number and Email Address

• Cage Code

• Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number

Company Name POC Name Phone # Email Address Cage Code DUNS No.

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SUBMISSION DIRECTIONS

Responses and Capability Statements to the RFI should be in the form of a .pdf file no longer than 10 pages with type face no smaller than 12 point and include the name of the firm which the respondent represents. The e-mail subject must contain this RFI number in the subject line. Each respondent shall provide their North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and the associated size standard.

All responses should be unclassified and reviewed to ensure consideration of operational sensitivities.

Proprietary information will be accepted and handled appropriately. Responders should indicate which portions of their response are proprietary and should mark them accordingly.

In addition, all interested companies should submit a Capabilities Package that outline their ability to provide the required furniture supplies and services as defined in the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS). The capabilities package should be brief and concise, yet clearly demonstrate an ability to meet the stated requirements and recent experience in meeting similar requirements.

RFI submissions shall be submitted in writing by e-mail to Grant Reeves, email:

grant.d.reeves3.civ@mail.mil and RESPONSES are due: Friday June 16, 2026 by 5:00 pm (Eastern Time).

All correspondence sent via email shall contain a subject line that reads “Human Factors Research Lab – RFI Response.” Attachments with files ending in .zip or .exe are not allowable and will be deleted. Ensure only .pdf, .doc, or .xls documents are attached to your email.

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