Inactive 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8)

This is a notice of intent to award a sole-source contract under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP), and is not a request for competitive proposal. However, if interested and capable of fulfi... This is a notice of intent to award a sole-source contract under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP), and is not a request for competitive proposal. However, if interested and capable of fulfilling the requirement, the Government shall consider all responses. NAWCTSD intends to award a Purchase Order (PO) to Tobii Technology, Inc. for the procurement of Tobii Pro Fusion 250Hz hardware package, Tobii Pro Glasses 3, 5 hours of Tobii support/consulting services and shipping and handling for this technology. The one responsible source is documented via SAP Determination Memorandum for Sole Source Acquisition Over $10,000 but not Exceeding $250,000 (Justification & Approval (JA)). The government requires Tobii Pro Fusion 250Hz hardware package, Tobii Pro Glasses 3, (5) hours of Tobii support/consulting services and shipping and handling for this technology. This eye-tracking software will facilitate research and analysis for determining the validity and reliability of using eye-tracking technology to detect hypoxia, as well as developing post-training capabilities. Research done with this device will help expand the general knowledge and understanding of hypoxia, as well as, informing the potential make-up of a more robust sensor system for detecting hypoxia. Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition: 10 U.S.C.5304(c)(1), only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Tobii Technology, Inc. is the only source for the Tobii Pro Fusion 250Hz hardware package, Tobii Pro Glasses 3, & (5) hours of Tobii support/consulting services and shipping and handling for this technology; there are no authorized resellers. This project proposes collection of eye gazing, symptomology, and physiological data to determine the reliability and validity of using eye-tracking technology to identify the early onset of physiological events. The Tobii Pro Fusion will work with current Tobii Pro Lab software, allowing the tracking, storing, retrieval and analysis of participant eye-tracking data. Only Tobii hardware can be utilized with their software systems. This purchase also includes the Tobii Pro Glasses 3; a capability that allows for higher sampling rates and the collection of pupilometry data that is unique to physiological episodes. Both capabilities will be used current and future research utilizing a consistent vendor and minimizing software purchase requirements in the future. The Tobii Pro Fusion and Pro Glasses 3 are to be used in the research and development of future training systems for the Fleet. These devices collect the necessary range of data at a high frequency sampling rate to adequately conduct our research. Other vendors do not offer the compatible hardware required to integrate with Tobii software or support the range of data collection required for our research efforts. Market research for other collection devices has been conducted by our team and we have concluded that no other vendor or devices provide the range of capabilities listed above, which are required by the research program. The Tobii Pro Fusion and Pro Glasses 3 are only sold through the manufacturer Tobii Pro, and can only be purchased directly through them. Consideration of any alternatives, even if available, would require modification to the original research proposal and introduce significant risk of the research effort failing. In accordance with FAR 15.402(a), the Contracting Officer will determine that the cost to the Government for the supplies covered by this Notice and the SAP Determination Memo, will be fair and reasonable. The contract will submit a formal quote and sufficient information to support the accuracy and reliability of the estimate. The technical point of contact and contract specialist will perform analysis of the provided quote. The Contracting Officer may also utilize historical contract cost data and other relevant information to establish a fair and reasonable price. Any responses are due Krista Scott, Krista.Scott@navy.mil, 407-380-8158 - no later than 4:00PM (EST) on 26 August 2020