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This announcement should not be construed as a commitment by the U.S. Government. The U.S. Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this Request For Information (RFI). THIS IS NO... This announcement should not be construed as a commitment by the U.S. Government. The U.S. Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this Request For Information (RFI). THIS IS NOT A RFP AND DOES NOT OBLIGATE THE U.S. GOVERNMENT TO ISSUE A RFP. This RFI release is for U.S. Government planning purposes only and constitute requests for exchange of information pursuant to FAR 15.201. Request for Information (RFI) The US Army, Armament Center (DEVCOM AC) at Picatinny Arsenal NJ, is conducting a market survey to identify sources/vendors capable of supplying commercially available motion platforms with the criteria noted below. The Government is seeking to procure 6-Degree of Freedom (6-DoF) Motion Platform(s) as a Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) item similar in form, function and accessory compatibility to meet the criteria below. REQUIREMENTS: Technical data: Gross Moving Load: 28,000 kg Top Platform: Approx. 2.313 m 6 electro-mechanical actuators with integrated pneumatic support system 3x auxiliary pneumatic support actuators Overall Stroke Length: 0.5 m Surge, Sway, Heave Excursion: ±0.34 m, ±0.32 m, ±0.36 m Roll, Pitch, Yaw Excursion: ± 10°, ± 10°, ± 9° Surge, Sway, Heave Velocity: ± 0.95m/s, ± 0.90m/s, ± 1.00m/s Roll, Pitch, Yaw Velocity: ± 30°/s, ± 29°/s, ± 26°/s Surge, Sway, Heave Acceleration: ± 8.0m/s2, ± 8.0m/s2, ± 12.0m/s2 Roll, Pitch, Yaw Acceleration: ± 300°/s2 Actuation: Electric Motion Controller: Integrated Communication: Ethernet Included accessories: Motion control software Accessories/software to augment the remote operation of the 6DoF platform, to include power switching, ride file/motion file download, system function and data collection. Request your company provide responses to the following questionnaire: 1. Does your company have a system available that can meet the above requirements? If yes, please provide description of your system. Please specifically highlight any individual technical requirement that creates a significant challenge for your company to meet. 2. Can your company define and provide details and pricing for all parts, and supply unit pricing? Please include any maintenance the company offers. 3. Do test reports exist that demonstrate your system meets the above requirements? If so, please include them in your response. 4. Are you able to supply documented ability of your company’s system to function reliably? If so, please provide that with your response. 5. Describe your company’s history and experience with supplying this or similar systems including the total number supplied to date. 6. Are the systems currently in stock and available for immediate delivery? 7. If your system is not currently in stock, when would the systems be available for delivery? 8. What is your commercial price for the above system and accessories? Any pricing data should be sent, if available, and at no cost to the U.S. Government. ROM data is acceptable. Also please provide the following company information: Company Name. Company Address. Company point of contact, phone number and email address. Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code. Identify if the business is considered a small or large business (including any socioeconomic subcategory), based on the NAICS Code. This Sources Sought is a Request for Information (RFI) ONLY and should NOT be construed as a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a commitment by the U.S. Government. Please respond to Tara Elms Henderson, Lead Procurement Coordinator, FCDD-ACW at tara.e.henderson2.civ@mail.mil by the closing date of this notice.