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The estimated cost is . Period of Performance for the training is two (2) days within a five (5) day timeframe and OEM software support 12 months from delivery/receipt of the software licenses.

__X__ Specific characteristics of the material or service that limit the availability to a sole source (unique features, function of the item, etc.). Describe in detail why only this suggested source can furnish the requirements to the exclusion of other sources.

Wiser Systems is the Original Equipment Manufacturer for this new-to-the-world technology hardware, software, and training effort. The hardware and software is not manufactured by any other company. Since they are the only source for understanding this new technology, there are limited staff engineers that can provide technical support for pilot demonstration or implementation of their product. Wiser Systems invented the system and components. The system is brand new-to-the-market 3D coordinate positioning system with best-in-class software defined radio in the Ultra-Wide Band spectrum (the only frequency that works in highly reflective environments, the largest installation is used to track tools used to build and fix military aircraft). Wiser Systems have developed the only REAL location system (based on actual coordinates in 3D space, not relational near, medium and far from you). They are the only company that can scale to thousands of assets, while being flexible, portable and inexpensive to install (very limited infrastructure). Wiser Systems has passed DOD cyber-security tests and is safe around munitions and volatile chemicals with very low power with battery life lasting up to 10 years. Wiser Systems is a woman-owned company and has federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I and II awards which allow for sole source contracts for the SBIR-awarded technologies.

__X__ The requested material or service represents the minimum requirements of the government.

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__X__ The material/service must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit and function) with existing systems presently installed/performing. Describe the equipment/function you have now and how the new item/service must coordinate, connect, or interface with the existing system.

The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) is an Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV) sponsored Navy-wide AIT Program Office supporting Navy Echelon II/III unfunded/emergent AIT requirements. OPNAV has directed NAVSUP to support all Navy Programs in need of an AIT mobile device solution, technical refresh support, and training to improve asset management through uniquely identifying property, plant and equipment, operating materials and supplies mandated by DoD IUID/AIT policy.

This requirement is for the delivery of Wiser RFID Mesh Network hardware and software engineering integration and implementation training in support of RFID/AIT efforts to comply with Department of Defense (DoD) and Navy’s RFID/AIT policy and meet end user requirements. Training will be presented as hands-on utilizing the Wiser Mesh Network hardware at the Naval Supply Systems Command N65 Norfolk office.

Demonstrations will provide on-site display of location information, with option for saving coordinate data in a database for further analysis. Display will be on a stand-alone (non-network connected) tablets provided by the government for the duration of the effort at the government warehouse location. The tablets are GETAC Model F110 with Serial Numbers:

Warehouse asset tracking will be observed on the government provided tablets. All tablets remain the responsibility of the government and will remain under the control of government personnel throughout the demo period of performance.

_X___ A patent, copyright or proprietary data limits competition.

This requirement will be utilizing the Wiser System hardware and software to provide integration, installation & training.

____ These are “direct replacements” parts/components for existing equipment.

__X__ Other information to support a sole source buy:

Based on the technical knowledge and expertise of the requiring activity, it has been determined that it is essential training be provided by Wiser Systems. Wiser is the publisher of the Mesh RFID Network hardware and software for which end-user training is required. As the software publisher, only Wiser has access to the source code and no other firm can provide the required training.