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This announcement serves as a Sources Sought Synopsis issued for the purpose of market research in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10 for an upcoming acquisition at the Unite... This announcement serves as a Sources Sought Synopsis issued for the purpose of market research in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10 for an upcoming acquisition at the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA). This sources sought is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. DO NOT submit a quote or proposal in response to this synopsis. For the purpose of this acquisition, the North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 339950 and the size standard in number of employees is 500. The purpose of this notice is to identify companies capable and qualified to manufacture or provide a Daktronics scoreboard or equal product for the United States Air Force Academy. The system purchased needs to run not only all of the new scoreboards and ribbons associated with this purchase, but also needs to tie into and be able to run the currently owned Daktronic score tables, all from one console. The Daktronics or equal system must seamlessly interface with existing StatCrew and Rapid CG by Broadcast Pix which USAFA/AD currently uses to display real-time statistics and graphics during sporting events. The scoreboard will require installation in Clune Arena where Air Force hockey games are held. Offers of “equal” products, including “equal” products of the brand name manufacturer, must— Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this sources sought; Clearly identify the item by Brand name, if any; and Make or model number; Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and Clearly describe any modification the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modification. All businesses capable of providing the scoreboard are invited to respond. Interested small business vendors must reference their 8(a), HUB Zone, Women-owned, or Service Disabled Veteran status, if applicable. The proposed contract is anticipated to be a Firm-Fixed Price type contract. The estimated quantities and specifications for scoreboard components/capabilities are: The center hung scoreboard (Indoor LED Video Display) must have the following video characteristics: Two (2)- Center hung displays using 6mm pixel pitch LEDs- 504 x 840 LEDs- 9.84' H x 16.40' W Two (2)- Center hung displays using 6mm pixel pitch LEDs- 504 x 672 LEDs- 9.84' H x 13.12' W The ribbon boards must have the following video characteristics: Two (2)- Ribbon displays using 10mm pixel pitch LEDs- 96 x 2592 LEDs- 3.12' H x 84.24' W Auto Characteristics: Source Equipment 1 Rapco Balanced XLR to Consumer 3.5MM Interface 1 Radial USB to Balanced Stereo Output Direct Box Processing 1 BSS Soundweb London Digital Signal Processor with Dante 2 BSS 4 Channel Analog Input Card 2 BSS 4 Channel Analog Output Card 1 BSS Networked I/O Expander with Dante and BLU Link 2 BSS 4 Channel Analog Input Card 2 BSS 4 Channel Analog Output Card Loudspeakers 10 Fulcrum Acoustic Full Range Coaxial Horn (Terminal Strip) 7 Fulcrum Acoustic 12" Subcardioid Coaxial Loudspeaker 4 Fulcrum Acoustic Dual 18" Subwoofer Amplifier Processing & Signal Transport 1 1RU 3 Bay Fiber Patch Panel 1 Rane 2 x 16 Distribution Amplifier 1 Jensen 2 Channel Input Transformer 2 Netgear 24 Port Gigabit POE+ Smart Managed Switch with 4 SFP Ports 4 Netgear Multimode SFP Transceiver 1000Base-SX Mixing 1 Daktronics Announcer's 2 Channel Tabletop Mixer 1 Yamaha 16 + 2 Fader Digital Mixing Console with 16 x 8 Analog and Dante I/O Product/Service Market Research Report Updated: 19 Jul 16 Page 2 of 6 1 Daktronics 32GB USB Drive (No Logo) for Preset Storage 1 Rapco 2 Gang plate with RJ45@2 and 1 XLR Female@ 1 Amplifiers 8 Crown 4 Channel Power Amplifier with DSP and BLU Link Wireless Microphones/Accessories 1Shure ULX-D Dual Digital Wireless Receiver 2 Shure Digital Wireless Handheld Transmitter with SM58 Microphone 1 Daktronics High Gain LPDA Diversity Antenna Enhancement Kit 2 Shure Cardioid Handheld Microphone with Switch 3 Whirlwind 25' Quad Microphone Cable Wireless Access and IPAD Control 1 EnGenius Wireless Access Point with External High Gain Antennas 1 Apple iPad 9.7" 32GB, Space Grey, WiFi Only 1 Tech21 Impact Clear Case for iPad 6th Gen All items and components must be made and manufactured in accordance with DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American Act. All potential offerors are reminded, in accordance with FAR 52.212-4(t)(4), System for Award Management, lack of registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) will make an offeror ineligible for contract award. Offerors and Contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via SAM accessed through http://www.sam.gov. Any information provided by industry to the Government as a result of this sources sought synopsis is voluntary. The Government will not pay for any information submitted in response to this sources sought synopsis. Delivery is FOB Destination to USAF Academy, CO 80840. The specifications for this requirement are included above. Comments and/or suggestions on the specifications are encouraged and can be included in your capabilities package. If you are a potential source interested in participating in this procurement, please submit a written response with your capability statement on letterhead to one the following: E-mail: jerry.smith.25@us.af.mil Responses should also include the following: 1. Company name, mailing address, cage code, DUNS number, point of contact, telephone number and email address. 2. Business size status, e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, Woman Owned Small Business, Veteran-Owned or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, large business, etc. 3. Appropriate written information and/or data supporting your capability to provide the stated Daktronic Scoreboard or equal product. 4. Answers to the following questions: Are you a manufacturer or reseller of the items? What is your lead time for delivery and installation? What are the warranty terms? What kind of customer help desk and/or replacement parts program are offered, if any? Are the components readily available in the market? Where is the product manufactured? If you require different terms and conditions than those normally used by the Government, what are your commercial terms and conditions? Please feel free to provide a copy of your terms and conditions for this type of work. This notice is designed to locate responsible sources that have an interest, and have the ability to supply the items described herein. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement which shall be considered by the agency. If your firm is capable and qualified to provide the Daktronics Scoreboard, please send your response in writing to the point of contact indicated within this announcement. Responses are due no later than 13 February 2020, 1:00 p.m. MDT. Questions and responses should be addressed to the primary contact, Jerry Smith Contracting Officer, 719-333-3587 or jerry.smith.25@us.af.mil.