Interactive Tactile Model of Human Brain

QUESTIONS 5/8/2018

QU 1. There does not appear to be any submission requirements related to qualification or creative proposal evident in documents HT001118R0025_NMHM.pdf and PWS_for_Model_of_Human_Brain.pdf. Please confirm that you only seeking price responses on page 1 (30 a - c) and page 3 Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET,ITEM NO 0001 and 0002.

ANS - CORRECT
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QU 2. We understand that ITEM NO 0001 includes all costs for designing, fabricating, installing and integrating the plastic model according to the general description. Can you please further clarify the differences of ITEM NO 0001 and 0002 on the price sheet? Is ITEM NO 0002 strictly any shipping costs associated with the production?

ANS - ITEM NO 0002 is strictly any shipping costs associated with the FOB DESTINATION charges of delivery to NMHM
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QU 3. We understand content will be provided via an online spreadsheet. How many content pieces are there, and do you foresee update requirements during the length of this project's installation?

ANS: Content will be determined post-award, negotiated to remain in scope and on budget.

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QU 4. Should we include pricing for producing narration? If yes, please provide as much direction as possible in regards to the amount of content and length of each description.

ANS: Yes, include pricing for narration. Content will be determined post-award, negotiated to remain in scope and on budget.

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QU 5. To what extent should ADA compliance be met in this production?

ANS: Final installed product must comply with ADA requirements.

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QU 6. How many, if any, trips should be accounted for beyond installation?

ANS: Unknown

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QU 8. Sec 2.1 Hours of Operation Support lists that the Contractor be available Monday - Friday from 8am - 10am. What types of support are being requested and for what duration?

ANS: After 10am the museum is open to the public, so the work cannot continue beyond then.

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QU 9. Are there any additional documents for our consideration beyond the two aforementioned PDFs?

ANS: No

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Added: May 08, 2018 3:52 pm QUESTIONS 5/8/2018

QU 1. There does not appear to be any submission requirements related to qualification or creative proposal evident in documents HT001118R0025_NMHM.pdf and PWS_for_Model_of_Human_Brain.pdf. Please confirm that you only seeking price responses on page 1 (30 a - c) and page 3 Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET,ITEM NO 0001 and 0002.

ANS - CORRECT
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QU 2. We understand that ITEM NO 0001 includes all costs for designing, fabricating, installing and integrating the plastic model according to the general description. Can you please further clarify the differences of ITEM NO 0001 and 0002 on the price sheet? Is ITEM NO 0002 strictly any shipping costs associated with the production?

ANS - ITEM NO 0002 is strictly any shipping costs associated with the FOB DESTINATION charges of delivery to NMHM
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QU 3. We understand content will be provided via an online spreadsheet. How many content pieces are there, and do you foresee update requirements during the length of this project's installation?

ANS: Content will be determined post-award, negotiated to remain in scope and on budget.

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QU 4. Should we include pricing for producing narration? If yes, please provide as much direction as possible in regards to the amount of content and length of each description.

ANS: Yes, include pricing for narration. Content will be determined post-award, negotiated to remain in scope and on budget.

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QU 5. To what extent should ADA compliance be met in this production?

ANS: Final installed product must comply with ADA requirements.

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QU 6. How many, if any, trips should be accounted for beyond installation?

ANS: Unknown

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QU 8. Sec 2.1 Hours of Operation Support lists that the Contractor be available Monday - Friday from 8am - 10am. What types of support are being requested and for what duration?

ANS: After 10am the museum is open to the public, so the work cannot continue beyond then.

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QU 9. Are there any additional documents for our consideration beyond the two aforementioned PDFs?

ANS: No

QUESTIONS:

1) I saw a section stating to "see Schedule" but I did not see an attached schedule. Am I missing this document?

No the schedule is the same as the CLINS, except it is placed on the continuation page of the 1449.

2) Also, is there a proposed budget for this project?
The proposed budget for the project AKA Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE) is an internal document not for public release.

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Added: May 03, 2018 12:22 pm QUESTIONS:

1) I saw a section stating to "see Schedule" but I did not see an attached schedule. Am I missing this document?

No the schedule is the same as the CLINS, except it is placed on the continuation page of the 1449.

2) Also, is there a proposed budget for this project?

The proposed budget for the project AKA Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE) is an internal document not for public release.

This exhibit will include a wall-mounted plastic half-model of the human brain in cross section. Visitors will be invited to touch with fingers and hands. As they do, they will hear a human-voice narrator announce identify each feature that they touch. By tapping on a single part of the model, visitors will be able to drill down into multiple layers of description and explanation, so that they can learn how the brain works, and what can go wrong in the event of injury or disease.

•Model size: Twice-actual size of an adult human brain.
•Wall panel size: 20"x13" (landscape format).
•Materials: 3D printed in nylon.
•Three step coating system: carbon rich paint to create touch-responsive zones; acrylic paint for visuals; automotive clear coat to seal and protect the surface.
•Electronics: Raspberry Pi running custom app programmed in Python, audio amplifier and speakers. Electronics to be mounted behind the wall panel.
•Content: Information delivered by the exhibit will be organized in layers. An online spreadsheet will be used to organize the spoken messages for each brain part. This document will be shared with educators at NMHM for review and editing.
•Power requirement: 120 VAC power must be available at a receptacle to be installed by NMHM behind the wall panel.

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Added: Apr 30, 2018 11:30 am This exhibit will include a wall-mounted plastic half-model of the human brain in cross section. Visitors will be invited to touch with fingers and hands. As they do, they will hear a human-voice narrator announce identify each feature that they touch. By tapping on a single part of the model, visitors will be able to drill down into multiple layers of description and explanation, so that they can learn how the brain works, and what can go wrong in the event of injury or disease.

•Model size: Twice-actual size of an adult human brain.
•Wall panel size: 20"x13" (landscape format).
•Materials: 3D printed in nylon.
•Three step coating system: carbon rich paint to create touch-responsive zones; acrylic paint for visuals; automotive clear coat to seal and protect the surface.
•Electronics: Raspberry Pi running custom app programmed in Python, audio amplifier and speakers. Electronics to be mounted behind the wall panel.
•Content: Information delivered by the exhibit will be organized in layers. An online spreadsheet will be used to organize the spoken messages for each brain part. This document will be shared with educators at NMHM for review and editing.
•Power requirement: 120 VAC power must be available at a receptacle to be installed by NMHM behind the wall panel.