Rebid: Motion Capture System

Louisiana State University's Board of Supervisors, specifically the Bert S. Turner Department of Construction Management, is soliciting bids for an advanced motion capture system through a competitive Invitation to Bid (ITB) process. The procurement, identified as RFQ-0000002463, seeks a high-precision optical motion capture system with specific technical requirements, including over 300 frames per second tracking, sub-millimeter accuracy, and low latency of 3.6ms or lower. The system must support tracking up to three people simultaneously, utilize passive markers, include a unisex motion capture suit, and be compatible with Unity and Unreal game engines. The bid is structured as an all-or-none award, with delivery to LSU's Patrick F. Taylor Hall in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Key deliverables include onsite installation, two days of comprehensive training by motion capture engineers, and a 12-month warranty covering technical support, software maintenance, and parts and labor. The bid is due on March 27, 2025, at 11:00 AM Central Time, with the system intended to support research in dynamic simulation, robotic movement, virtual environment interactions, and precision movement simulations for unmanned aerial vehicles and human biomechanics.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, the procurement follows Louisiana state procurement regulations. The solicitation covers East Baton Rouge Parish and Baton Rouge City jurisdictions, suggesting potential local vendor preference considerations. LSU is exempt from Louisiana state and local sales taxes, which may impact overall bid pricing. The procurement does not indicate any incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements for integration. Though a specific budget range is not detailed, the comprehensive technical specifications and required capabilities suggest a high-value procurement likely in the range of $100,000 to $250,000, depending on the sophistication of the motion capture system. Vendors will need to provide a single-seat license without annual subscription and demonstrate comprehensive technical capabilities across multiple research simulation domains. The procurement represents a significant investment in research technology for LSU's Construction Management department, with potential implications for advanced simulation and movement analysis research.