C-130 Multiplayer Virtual Reality (VR) Classroom

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a quote is being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

This solicitation reference # N6134024R0057 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ) and incorporates the provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Regulation; Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2024-02 effective 22 December 2023.

This procurement is being solicited as a total small business set-aside with an associated North American Classification System (NAICS) code of 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,250 employees. The Product Service Code (PSC) is 7B20 (IT and Telecom- High Performance Computer Hardware and Perpetual License Software).  This procurement will be awarded using the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) outlined in FAR Part 13. Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) in Orlando, Florida intends to issue a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) purchase order on a competitive acquisition. Interested sources are encouraged to submit a quote. All information shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government.

Below is a description of the requirement:

Procurement of computer systems and the VIVE Pro 2 Full Kit Headset to support the C-130 program’s multiplayer Virtual Reality (VR) classroom located at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas.

List of Contract Line-Item Numbers, Items, Quantities and Units of Measure:

CLIN 0001

CLIN       Item Description                               Unit of Issue            Quantity

0001       Computer System                                    EA                            12

0002        HTC Vive Pro 2 Kit                                  EA                            12

0003        HTC Vice Pro 2 Kit Warranty/Services    EA                            12

Minimum specifications for the item to be acquired apply to CLIN 0001:

(1) Case 7.95” (W) x 11.26” (H) x 17.76” (D)

• Max case width: 8.3 inches.
• Case height and depth can vary but should be a small form factor, preferably < 12" high and < 18" deep for easy transporting.

- All Necessary Fans, Cables, and Brackets

(1) Platinum 1000W SFX12V 4.0 & PCIe 5.0 Fully Modular SFX-L Power Supply

(1) Z790 Motherboard, supports 12th/13th/14th Gen Intel Core, 1x 2.5GbE LAN

(1) Core™ i9 processor 14900K (36M Cache, up to 6.00 GHz)

(1) 240x120mm Liquid Cooler

(2) 32GB DDR5-5600 Memory Modules (64GB Total)

(1) 1TB NVMe m.2 SSD (OS, Boot, Application, Data Storage)

(1) RTX 4090, 24GB, Tripple Fan Graphics Card

(1) GPU Support Bracket

(1) Windows 11 Professional 64-Bit

Required Temperature Thresholds

• CPU Max Temp idle: < 65°C
• CPU Max Temp at load: < 85°C
• GPU Max Temp idle: < 65°C
• GPU Max Temp at load: < 90°C

Compatibility Requirements

• The system must be fully compatible with Mass Virtual's Virtual Hangar software.
• The system be fully compatible with HTC Vive Pro 2 and SteamVR.
• The system must be fully compatible with Varjo XR-4 and Varjo Base.

Specifications for the item to be acquired apply to CLIN 0002:

HTC Vive Pro 2 Kit complete with HMD, Base Stations and Controllers

Specifications for the item to be acquired apply to CLIN 0003:

HTC Vive Business Warranty and Services for Pro 2 HMD to include:

• Premium Service
• Expedited Return and Replacement
• Two-year Commercial Warranty
• Access to Vive Business +

Dates and places of delivery, acceptance and F.O.B. destination point:

Delivery shall be made F.O.B. destination in accordance to FAR 52.247-34 to:

CLIN 0001, CLIN 0002, and CLIN 0003 shall be delivered to:

Mark J. Van Minsel

CNAVRES COMS CIS COR WEST

ALTC Fort Worth, NAS JRB

1752 Carswell AV

Fort Worth, TX  76127

Note: Inspection and Acceptance will occur at delivery site and will be conducted by the Government.

The Delivery Date shall be no later than 8 weeks after contract award for CLIN(s) 0001, 0002, and 0003.

Evaluation Basis of Award:

The Government will award a purchase order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror based on the lowest priced technically accepted (LPTA). For the purposes of this evaluation, technically acceptability is defined as:

(1) Meeting all technical requirements described in the specifications;

(2) Offeror shall comply with FAR 19.102(a)(1) and 13 CFR § 121.406; as defined in below note;

(3) Meeting the delivery date;

(4) Vendor must be registered in SAM with the correct NAICS code, at time of proposal receipt; and

(5) Compliance to the terms and conditions of the subject combined synopsis/solicitation.

Quote Submission Information:

Quote is due, no later than 01 May 2024 @ 11:00 AM (EDT). Quote shall be submitted via e-mail only

as a MS Word or Adobe PDF attachment to David Friedland at david.b.friedland.civ@us.navy.mil and Carly Galloway at carly.n.galloway.civ@us.navy.mil.

Quote shall include the solicitation number, name, address, CAGE code, and telephone number of the offeror. Proprietary data in the responses will be protected where so designated. For information or questions regarding this RFQ, contact David Friedland; at david.b.friedland.civ@us.navy.mil, or Carly Galloway: carly.n.galloway.civ@us.navy.mil

Offerors shall reference Attachment 1 of this announcement titled Combined Soliciation Notice C-130 to access applicable Contract Provisions and Clauses. Offerors shall submit a completed copy of provision 52.212.3. Offerors are advised that clause 52.121-5 applies to this procurement.