SOR Point Solutions Echo 360.pdf

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This document is a Statement of Requirements (SOR) for an Echo 360 Classroom Performance System required by the Air Force Junior ROTC program. The system includes a storage receiver, presenter card, student response devices ("clickers"), and a soft carrying case, as well as a software license with specified functionalities. The SOR outlines the technical specifications and capabilities required for each component. The related federal contract opportunity is a Special Notice to sole source the procurement of this system to support the AFJROTC curriculum and enhance cadet learning. The solicitation number is FA330024RFI0030 and responses are due by July 23, 2024. This will be a firm-fixed price contract awarded by the Department of the Air Force Air Education and Training Command.

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Statement of Requirements Echo 360 Classroom Performance System

1.0 PURPOSE. The mission of Air Force Junior ROTC is to "Develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation and community." The program achieves this through classroom education in air and space fundamentals and hands on learning opportunities in several fun and challenging curricular activities. This requirement directly applies to AU Transformation education and outreach objectives, supporting a continual refresh/replacement of worn-out items used in every AFJROTC classroom. This innovative, cutting-edge education technology is an immersive learning tool that turns the passive classroom into an interactive, student centered, feedback-rich learning environment. It has been used to enhance the AFJROTC Aerospace Science Curriculum and provides a tool to teach and reinforce concepts that are being taught in the classroom. Essential to the growth of AFJROTC is the ability to deliver the equipment necessary for instructors to convey the assigned curriculum. These tools are a recognized educational tool that significantly improves cadet learning and retention. As the delivery system for all AFJROTC curriculum, it is critical to instructor delivery and cadet learning.

2.0 DESCRIPTION OF ITEMS. The following items are required for performance under this contract:

2.1 Storage Receiver: A hardware device that plugs into the USB port of a computer and operates as a receiver of radio frequency (RF) signals from a student response system, as well as a storage device for digital content. Slide Advancer Receive radio frequency signals from the RF student response systems currently fielded by the AFJROTC offer plug and play functionality have a 200 ft.

range from receiver to RF student response system devices can change between 74 RF channels for use in close proximity hold 64GB of storage/memory.

2.2 Presenter Card: A Programmable Slide Advancer is a hardware device that allows a user to advance PowerPoint slides, and includes program buttons on the device to call up specific functions within a student response system. Features and capabilities include: operate via radio frequency (RF) display battery level via LCD screen start and stop polling of the student response system move forward and backwards through a PowerPoint slide deck include three buttons that can be programmed by the instructor to: play/pause a countdown timer show/hide response grid show/hide chart window mark answer correct re-poll toggle between percentage and count blank the screen with the selection of one button change the channel to be able to quickly connect to another computer

2.3 QT2 Device: Student QT2 Devices (commonly know as Clickers) are for collaboration with curriculum, allowing students to respond to questions. Features and capabilities include the ability to transmit radio frequency signals from the RF student response systems currently fielded by the AFJROTC, have a 200 ft. range from receiver to RF student response system devices, have the ability to change between 74 RF channels for use in close proximity.

2.4 Soft Case: Case must hold 36 QT2 Devices, one presenter card, and one storage receiver.

Case must have foam cutout or inserts to separate all 36 QT2 devices.

2.5 License: Software must collect, record, aggregate and display student response system data from the “student clicker” devices that are currently fielded by AFJROTC. Must have the ability to customize the way student data is displayed in a variety of charts, including response count, percentages, and horizontal or vertical bar charts. Must work with the following operating systems (OS): Windows (10, and 11), Google Chromebook, and all Mac OS, with 64-bit compatibility.

Must have the ability to create, edit, delete and import student rosters from an Excel format and have the ability to create questions directly into PowerPoint files OR as stand-alone questions.

Must have the ability to create and deliver the following question types: multiple choice (up to 10 choices), true/false, multiple correct, short answer (up to 140 characters) and numeric. Must be able to deliver a written test to students in a self-paced mode. display reports that allow for the customization of displayed fields. Must be able to export any report to the following formats: PDF, Excel and CSV

3.0 DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS:

3.1 Deliver to each location listed in the JROTC Unit List (see Appendix X- JROTC Unit List) on an on-demand basis.

4.0 TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

4.1 Provide basic, intermediate, and advanced webinars to newly hired instructors on an as needed basis.

4.2 Host recuring webinars to the Air and Space Force JROTC instructor corps enterprise on technical innovations such as Learning Management System integration, gamification, and creating competitive classroom environments using the software.

5.0 STANDARD WARRANTY: The contractor shall provide any Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) standard commercial warranty applicable to the products being purchased at no additional cost to the Government.

6.1 Prior to project acceptance, the contractor shall provide the customer with all manufacturer warranties as needed for any component incorporated into this project such as equipment manuals, literature, CDs and DVDs and other documentation on all equipment and software.

6.2 Prior to project acceptance, the contractor shall provide written procedures, points of contact within company, and required information for all warranty services prior to project acceptance. This information shall include written confirmation of the warranty period, phone numbers and contact information/procedures for technical support, troubleshooting assistance, and replacement of faulty equipment and software.

7.0 GENERAL INFORMATION: Items must be brand new. Refurbished items are not authorized

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