JVCKenwood Virtual Reality (HMD-VS1W) Head Mount

Notice ID:

F1S0AX1333A002

Department/Ind. Agency:

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Sub-tier:

DEPT OF DEFENSE

All Dates/Times are:

(utc-05:00) eastern standard time, new york, usa

Updated Published Date:

(utc-05:00) eastern standard time, new york, usa

Original Published Date:

0000-00-00 00:00:00

Original Response Date:

dec 20, 2021 04:00 pm est

Inactive Policy:

15 days after response date

Initiative:

• None***--***

Product Service Code:

5965 - headsets, handsets, microphones and speakers

NAICS Code:

334310 - audio and video equipment manufacturing

Original Set Aside:

Notice Type: Notice of Contract Action – JVCKenwood HMD-VS1W AR/VR Head Mounted Display Justification, Statutory Authority: FAR 13.501(a) – 41 USC 1901- Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Contract Award Date: TBD Contract Award Number: TBD Synopsis: The United States Air Force Test Center/Directorate of Contracting (AFTC/PZIEB), Edwards AFB, CA intends to issue a sole source contract to JVCKenwood 2201 E Dominguez St. Long Beach, CA 90810-1009. Purchase of the JVCKenwood AR/VR HMD-VS1W Head Mounted Displays are being researched as a Dome replacement for Image Generation Systems that are priced at $1 million dollars versus $10,000 for AR/VR headsets. Headsets will be used for preliminary integration and the results will feed critical decision making for the future of AR/VR in JSE and Modeling and Simulation as a whole. The requested AR/VR Headsets are manufactured by JVCKENWOOD. The requested JVC headset provides real world visuals through a transparent screen to mix the real and virtual world, what we call “Augmented Reality”. The transparent screen will allow us to mix the virtual world and the real world without inducing any distortion or latency for the pilot when trying to interact with real world objects. This is the only manufacturer of an AR/VR Headset that could meet this specific gear requirement with 2560 x 1440 pixels per eye. The authority permitting other than full and open competition is 41 USC 1901 - FAR 13.501(a) Supplies may be deemed to be available only from the original source in the case of a follow-on contract for the continued development or production of a major system or highly specialized equipment, including major components thereof, when it is likely that award to any other source would result in- (A) Substantial duplication of cost to the Government that is not expected to be recovered through competition; or (B) Unacceptable delays in fulfilling the agency's requirements. Adorama Inc, is the only manufacturer of the camera that is technically acceptable. The Government requests that initial feedback, comments and questions be submitted no later than five (5) calendar days from the date of this notice posted to www.beta.SAM.gov. In accordance with leeway permitted by FAR 13.501(a)(iii), all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency. Please submit all questions, comments and feedback regarding this JVCKenwood AR/VR Headset via e-mail to the following Points of Contact: Ms. Lisa Davis, Contracting Officer, Phone: 661-524-2498, Email: lisa.davis.6@us.af.mil Ms. Kameelah Pickett, Contract Specialist, Phone: 661-277-5995, Email: kameelah.pickett@us.af.mil No telephone responses will be accepted. Any information submitted by respondents to this Notice of Contract Action is strictly voluntary. To the maximum extent possible, please submit non-proprietary information. Any proprietary information submitted should be identified as such, and will be properly protected from disclosure. No classified information shall be submitted. Any response submitted by respondents to this Notice of Contract Action constitutes consent for that submission to be reviewed by Government personnel. The Air Force Test Center has appointed an Ombudsman to consider and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. Concerned parties should address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the Contracting Officer for resolution prior to consulting the Ombudsman. Additionally, Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation (AFFARS) 5352.201-9101 – Ombudsman, will be included in any potential solicitation and contract for this acquisition. The AFTC Ombudsman contact information is as follows: Air Force Test Center Vice Commander 1 South Rosamond Blvd, Edwards AFB, CA 93524-3784. Phone Number (661) 277-2810, Facsimile Number (661) 277-7593, Email: aftc.workflow@us.af.mil. DISCLAIMER AND NOTICE: This is a courtesy Notice of Contract Action only and does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that AFTC/PZIEB, will take procurement action in this matter. This is NOT a request for proposals, applications, proposal abstracts, or quotation. This courtesy Notice of Contract Action only shall not be construed as an obligation on the part of the Government. Further, the Government will NOT be responsible nor reimburse any submitters of information for any cost incurred in furnishing this information. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed. Information provided will be used to assess tradeoffs and alternatives available for the potential requirement. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted.

Primary Point of Contacts:

Kameelah Pickett

Secondary Point of Contact:

Lisa Davis