ESBD_File_342676_THP202311130933 - Addendum 2_Questions_and_Answers.pdf

ADDENDUM OF REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

1. RFI NO.

THP202311130933

2. ADDENDUM NO.

12/21/2023

4. ISSUED BY

Department of Public Safety Procurement and Contract Services 5805 North Lamar Blvd. Bldg. A 1st floor Austin, Texas 78752

5. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR

6. The above numbered RFI is amended as set forth in Item 7. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended, is not extended.

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this addendum prior to the hour and date specified in the RFI or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 5 and 8 and returning the addendum; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this addendum on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate e-mail which includes a reference to the solicitation and addendum numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by e-mail, provided each e-mail makes reference to the RFI and this addendum, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

7. DESCRIPTION OF ADDENDUM:

Questions and Answers: Reference pages 2 through 3

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the RFI, as heretofore changed, remain unchanged and in full force and effect.

8a. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or Print)

8b. OFFEROR

(Signature of Person Authorized to Sign) Date Signed

Question: 1: Would you be able to share the details and technical requirements for your current tender on Virtual And Augmented Reality Training Solutions?

Question 1 Answer: This is a Request for Information (RFI) only. It intends to identify sources that can provide virtual and augmented reality training solutions. If TXDPS does pursue a solicitation in the future, all specifications will be identified in the statement of work.

Question: 2: Are any European-based companies welcome to the bid or only US-based ones?

Question 2 Answer: This is a Request for Information (RFI) only. It intends to identify sources that can provide virtual and augmented reality training solutions. If TXDPS does pursue a solicitation in the future, all specifications will be identified in the statement of work.

Question: 3: Is there a target number of participants that you are wanting to be able to use the VR simulator simultaneously?

Question 3 Answer: This is a Request for Information (RFI) only. It intends to identify sources that can provide virtual and augmented reality training solutions. If TXDPS does pursue a solicitation in the future, all specifications will be identified in the statement of work.

Question: 4: Is there a specific room/space size you are anticipating to house this VR simulator?

Question 4 Answer: This is a Request for Information (RFI) only. It intends to identify sources that can provide virtual and augmented reality training solutions. If TXDPS does pursue a solicitation in the future, all specifications will be identified in the statement of work.

Question: 5: Regarding a budgetary estimate: How many total commissioned personnel make up THP and TOD?

Question 5 Answer: Section 1.2 Agency Liability and Confidential Information, Pursuant to §552.301(c) of the Texas Gov’t Code (part of the Public Information Act (PIA)), the Director has designated the following email address for public information requests:

OGC.Webmaster@dps.texas.gov An email request must be sent directly to that address or through the Department’s Public Information Request Page on our public website. A request emailed to any other Department email address does not trigger the requirements of the PIA.

Question: 6: Regarding a budgetary estimate: Is it TX DPS preference to decentralize training?

Question 6 Answer: This is a Request for Information (RFI) only. It intends to identify sources that can provide virtual and augmented reality training solutions. If TXDPS does pursue a solicitation in the future, all specifications will be identified in the statement of work.

Question: 7: Regarding a budgetary estimate: How many physical locations across the state does TX DPS prefer to utilize VR/AR training?

Question 7 Answer: This is a Request for Information (RFI) only. It intends to identify sources that can provide virtual and augmented reality training solutions. If TXDPS does pursue a solicitation in the future, all specifications will be identified in the statement of work.

mailto:OGC.Webmaster@dps.texas.gov https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/general-counsel/public-information

Question: 8: Regarding a budgetary estimate: Does TX DPS prefer a train the trainer model? If so, how many instructors does TX DPS estimate would need training by Vendor?

Question 8 Answer: This is a Request for Information (RFI) only. It intends to identify sources that can provide virtual and augmented reality training solutions. If TXDPS does pursue a solicitation in the future, all specifications will be identified in the statement of work.

Question: 9: Does TX DPS have a preferred time table or any other time requirements that vendor should be aware of?

Question 9 Answer: This is a Request for Information (RFI) only. It intends to identify sources that can provide virtual and augmented reality training solutions. If TXDPS does pursue a solicitation in the future, all specifications will be identified in the statement of work.