A01_-_Sources_Sought_Synopsis_1097.doc

Sources Sought Synopsis

(1) Action Code: SOURCES SOUGHT

This is a Sources Sought Notice only. This is not a request for proposal, but a survey to locate potential sources. This Sources Sought does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals, or a Request for Quotations, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue an order or otherwise pay for the information solicited, nor is it a guarantee of a forthcoming solicitation or contract. It is for market research purposes only. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation.

The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various members of industry, to include the Small Business Community: Small Business, Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUB-Zone), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). The Government must ensure there is adequate competition among the potential pool of responsible contractors. Small business, Section 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, & EDWOSB businesses are highly encouraged to participate.

(2) Date: 16 August 2016

(3) Classification Code: 67

(4) NAICS Code: 333316

(5) NAICS Size Standard: 1,000 employees

(6) Contracting Office Address:

2800 Powder Mill Road Bldg. 601 Adelphi, Maryland 20783

(7) Subject: Sources Sought for one (1) Kestrel Digital Real Time Camera System and accessory equipment

(8) Proposed Solicitation Number: W911QX-16-T-0328

(9) Sources Sought Closing Response Date: 24 August 2016

(10) Contact Point:

Jamie N. White - Contract Specialist

Aaron C. Sabino - Acquisition Technician

Contract Specialist jamie.n.white2.civ@mail.mil; Phone 301-394-1615 Acquisition Technician aaron.c.sabino.ctr@mail.mil; Phone 301-394-3374

(11)

A. Objective:

To find sources that are qualified to meet the supplies/services as listed in section 11B. Note that the specific requirements in section C are subject to change prior to the release of any solicitation.

B. One (1) KESTREL Digital Real Time 16 Camera system and accessory equipment with shipping FOB: Destination.

The contractor shall provide a quantity of one (1) motion capture system including data processing software and equipment. The motion capture system shall meet the following characteristics and quantities:

· Complete motion capture system including motion capture cameras, data collection and processing computer, software and required licenses, all other hardware needed (such as cables, markers, calibration equipment) to setup, collect, and process motion data

· Flexibility in the number of motion capture cameras used during data collection (minimum of 2)

· Standard cabling

· Multiple camera mount points

· User defined data capture rates up to 300 Hz

· Specific filtering, hardware, or settings to address different lighting under which data is being collected such as dim light, fluorescent light, bright sunlight, outdoor lighting, laboratory lighting.

· Capability to synchronize with external signal

· ‘Plug and play’ with current motion capture system (Motion Analysis Raptor E cameras and system)

· Analog/Digital (A/D) boards with ability to connect multiple different signals such as force plate, electromyography that are time synchronized to the motion capture data

· Multiple options for data export including comma separated files, text files, and C3D (biomechanics field standard export format)

· Capability with currently used custom in-house developed scripts and codes

C. Responses:

All interested parties should notify this office in writing, mail, fax, or e-mail within the posted date. Responses shall include:

(I) To what extent each of the specifications can be met.

(II) Include your type of business (i.e. commercial, academia), whether your organization is classified as a large or small business based on the 1,000 employees standard that accompanies NAICS code 333316. If a small business, you must also list any small disadvantaged status you hold [HUBZone, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), etc.].

(III) Past experience/ performance through the description of completed projects.

(12) Responses to this sources sought synopsis are due no later than 1159am Eastern Standard Time 24 August 2016. Submissions should be emailed to contract specialist Jamie N. White, Jamie.n.white2.civ@mail.mil and Copy (CC) acquisition specialist Aaron C. Sabino, aaron.c.sabino.ctr@mail.mil Mailed submissions can be sent to the address in block 7, ATTN: Jamie N. White Questions concerning this sources sought synopsis may be directed to Contract Specialist Jamie N. White at Jamie.n.white2.civ@mail.mil or 301-394-1615. Please be advised that .zip and .exe files cannot be accepted.

(13) Place of Contract Performance: To Be Determined (TBD) Human Research and Engineering Directorate (HRED)

434 Mulberry Point

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5001

(14) Estimated Delivery Timeframe or Period of Performance: Approx. thirty (30) days

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