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Request for Information (RFI) Training Support System Instant Relay Capability Audio Visual (AV) Solution Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Webster Outlying Field ____________________________... Request for Information (RFI) Training Support System Instant Relay Capability Audio Visual (AV) Solution Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Webster Outlying Field ______________________________________________________________________________ RFI Number: N68335-20-RFI-0277 Classification Code: 5836; Video Recording and Reproducing Equipment U013 Education/training - Combat NAICS Code(s): 334310 - Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing 928110 – National security – military training schools REQUEST FOR INFORMATION PURSUANT TO FAR 15.201(e) - THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This request for information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, the government is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or competition sensitive information contained in their response. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with the applicable Government regulations. Failure to respond to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future associated RFP that may be issued. BACKGROUND/PURPOSE/TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS The Naval Air Warfare Center (NAWC) Webster Outlying Field (WOLF) Division is soliciting information and comments from industry on its ability to provide a non-developmental or Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) Audio Visual (AV) solution for combat training purposes in an urban environment. The system will provide an instant audio/video record and replay capability that is ultra-user-friendly, allowing easy review and replay of multiple high definition audio/video cameras in near real-time. The system shall permit expansion from coverage of a few rooms in one building to coverage of multiple rooms in multiple buildings, as well as the outdoor areas between buildings. This solution will include the cameras, audio/video recording equipment, monitors, dedicated WiFi equipment, hand held tablet computers, and user control/retrieval software. The AV solution will need the capability to do the following: Record and review, with instant replay Support fast startup and rapid repeated runs of the same training scenario Provide an intuitive and fast user interface to permit rapid location and retrieval of audio/video from different training runs over a one week time period Provide simultaneous synchronized replay of audio/video from up to 8 cameras on one monitor. Allow user-friendly, easy to use rewind, playback and zoom Require minimal on-site system support and maintenance Allow review immediately after training scenarios are complete RESPONSES Requested Information Section 1 of the response shall provide administrative information, and shall include the following as a minimum: Organization name, mailing address, overnight delivery address (if different from mailing address), phone number, fax number, and name and e-mail of designated point of contact. Business type (large business, small business, small disadvantaged business, 8(a)-certified small disadvantaged business, HUB Zone small business, woman-owned small business, very small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business). Country of origin for main component(s) Section 2 of the response shall provide technical information, and shall include the following as a minimum: Interested parties shall respond with existing capabilities or products that meet all or a subset of the aforementioned attributes. Reponses that include information detailing potential tradeoffs or alternative solutions is encouraged. Respondents should provide a detailed description of the following characteristics of their solution in their submission: Respondents are requested to provide AV solution details specifically addressing the technical data identified below: Time to production List of Certifications and Standards List of candidate equipment and software (cameras, recorder/relay, video processors, audio processors, WiFi equipment, monitors, tablets, etc) for a single building, 4 room configuration Approach to expand from single building to multiple building configuration Description of software operation Record and review capability Instant replay capability Process for startup and stop of a training scenario Ability to perform repeated runs of same scenario Description of interface and its capabilities Description of rewind, playback, and zooming features Video relay capability Video review capability Filter, sort, and review Ability to mark video events Setup and system maintenance Ability to check operation remotely System configuration capabilities System monitoring capability during utilization If applicable and able, respondents shall include a list of Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Justice (DoJ) or Department of Homeland Security (DoHS) programs of record that currently employ their solution. It would be helpful if a sponsor POC for each program, with email address and phone number could be identified. The Government is interested in receiving vendors’ price lists for items they believe meet the need in this RFI. Supplying price data does not imply a contractual obligation and must be provided and marked as PRICE DATA. Respondents should include a list of authorized distributors for the proposed system. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION In response to this RFI, respondents shall submit written responses, not-to-exceed ten (10) pages in length via electronic mail. Product specification, sketches, or listings of authorized distributors will not count toward the page limitation. The Government is interested in identification of long lead items(s), sub-systems(s), or systems(s). The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this request or to otherwise pay for the information solicited. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with the applicable Government regulations. All information received in response to the RFI that is marked PROPRIETARY will be handled accordingly. The Government will not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any proprietary information not properly identified. Responses to this RFI will not be returned. Respondents will not be notified of the result of the review. Failure to respond to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future associated RFP that may be issued. Information provided in no way binds the government to solicit or award a contract. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Beta System for Award Management (Beta SAM) website: www.beta.sam.gov. It is the potential vendor’s responsibility to monitor this site for the release of any follow-on information. HOW TO RESPOND Interested parties are requested to respond to this RFI with a PDF Document Format. Responses shall be limited to 10 pages and submitted via e-mail only to lauren.clemmens1@navy.mil. Proprietary information, if any, should be minimized and must be clearly marked. Responses are due no later than 23 June 2020, 2:00 P.M. EST. Responses to this RFI will not be returned. Respondents will not be notified of the result of the review. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Beta System for Award Management (Beta SAM) website: www.beta.sam.gov. It is the potential vendor’s responsibility to monitor this site for the release of any follow-on information.