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THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) 36C26223Q0355 -IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION. THE SUBMISSION OF PRICING, CAPABILITIES FOR PLANNI... THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) 36C26223Q0355 -IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION. THE SUBMISSION OF PRICING, CAPABILITIES FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, AND OTHER MARKET INFORMATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e). SOURCES SOUGHT DESCRIPTION This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a source sought/RFI for market research only. The purpose of this source sought/RFI is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 541519 (size standard is $34 Million). Responses to this source sought will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this source sought, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this source sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses for a solicitation announcement. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 22 Network Contracting Office, is seeking sources that can provide Police VR Street Smart Trainer (Or Equal) that at a minimum meets the following salient characteristics in the Statement of Work/ Minimum Technical Requirements for the Department of Veterans Affairs Loma Linda Healthcare System Line Item Description/Part Number Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount 0001 Integrated VR Security Training Solution Contents- Software License Contract: Two User Kit Configuration, Software license and updates with 36-month license: Access to and unlimited usage of entire training scenario library, including all SCEARIO AND FEATURE UPDATES, FOR 36 MONTHS (OR EQUAL TO) 1 EA Â Â 0002 VR Hardware Training Package- Core Hardware Components: Intel NUC (or equivalent) NUC11BTMi7, Beast Canyon, i7-11700B, 16GB DDR4 Mem, 512GB PCIe Gen 4 2280 M.2 SSD, Windows 10 Pro, RTX 3080 Additional Items required to complete the Bundle - Folding Monitor - Mouse and Keyboard - Instructor Audio Headset - Fovetic Stands (1, 2 pack/kit) - Power Strip (1) - 4 ft. USB Cable (1) VR Headset (wireless) - HTC VIVE Pro 2 Full Kit. (1) - HTC Wireless Adaptor Kit (1) - HTC Vive BASE STATIONS 3.0 (2 PER KIT) - HTC DEVICE TRackers (3/KIT)-HTC WIRELESS BATTERY BANK (2/KIT) ALLOWING FOR 6 HOURS OF CONSTANT USE. HTC MEMORY FACE FOAM (1,2 PACK/KIT) (OR EQUAL TO) 2 EA 0003 SSVR OC Spray: high quality and non-3D printed production. Compatible WITH STANDARD GEAR. (OR EQUAL TO) 2 EA 0004 SSVR Glock 19 Accessory: OEM model from Glock. Fabricated from a certified Glock 19 pistol frame. COMPATIBLE WITH STANDARD GEAR. (OR EQUAL TO) 2 EA 0005 SSVR FLASHLIGHT: CONSISITNG OF A combination of 3D printed exceptionally durable material and CNC machined parts for accuracy in feel and function. Compatible with standard gear. (OR EQUAL TO) 2 EA 0006 SSVR AR15 (Burst and Auto selector switch options): high quality, exact replica production. Compatible with (OR EQUAL TO) 2 EA 0007 SSVR Warranty Service: Manufacturer warranty on HTC Hardware (VR Headset,WIRELESS ADAPTER, BASE STATONS, VR TRACKERS) FOR THE DURATION OF THE SERVICE CONTRACT. WARRANTY ON STREET SMARTS VR (SOFTWARE AND PROPIERTARY USER INTERFACE TOOLS) FOR DURATION OF SERVICE CONTRACT 1 EA 0008 Delivery, Implementation, Train-the-Trainer: Shipping of SSVR hardware to delivery sites. Please allow 60-90 days for delivery. Train-the-trainer session(s), on location ; included with purchase of VR Kit purchase, up to 4 hours of HARDWARE & SOFTWARE TRAINING. 1 EA TOTAL Â Include shipping cost on the items price. Vendor Requirements: Period of Performance is 45 days after award. (PLEASE ADVICE IF MORE TIME IS NEEDED) Vendor shall quote all items under this requirement. Vendor shall meet the Salient Characteristics in the Statement of Work (SOW). Vendor shall respond questions 1 through 8 of the Request of Information (RFI), see below. Statement of Work for Street Smart Virtual Reality (SSVR) 1. The VA Loma Linda Healthcare System has a requirement for a Virtual Reality unit that will supplement real world training and prepare VA Loma Linda Police Officers for at a minimum: 1.1. De-escalation Domestic violence Active shooter High-risk entry Public disturbance Emotionally disturbed person Suicidal subject Mental illness Suspicious subject 1.10. Contact & Cover 2.Salient Characteristics: 2.1. VR unit shall provide a training platform to help those who protect, defend, and save others to perform at their highest potential. VR unit shall combine a fully immersive experience with an ever-expanding library of training scenarios, to prepare our team for high-risk and worst-case situations in a safe manner. VR unit shall produce immersive training with weapon loadout identified in section 1 of Statement of Work (SOW) in a realistic environment with a 540-degree (+/- 45 degrees) field of view to replicate real world situations VR unit shall provide freedom of movement, and sub-millimeter precise tracking for safety. VR unit shall be portable and easy to deploy. VR unit shall be able to be set up as a training area as compact as 3 x 3 or as large as 25 x 25 that packs into a 30 (+/- 15 ) case when finished. VR unit shall be capable to produce future-proof regular scenarios that address new policies, incidents, and strategic objectives to future proof our force. VR unit shall provide on-demand technical service and support, with regular updates. VR unit shall be capable to introduce or revisit psychological and physiological stressors in a safe training environment. VR unit shall drive better resolutions with weapons tracking and accuracy analytics to track results. VR unit shall be capable of utilizing with one trainer saving resources. VR unit shall measure how many service members use force, in what scenarios, and at which moments to inform strategic objectives. VR unit shall include: 2.15.1 Precision 5820 Tower or Equal to 2.15.2 Virtual Reality (VR) headsets 2.15.3 SSVR Glock 19 accessory 2.15.4 SSVR AR15 2.15.5 SSVR OC spray 2.15.6 SSVR flashlight 2.15.7 Carrying Case 3.Period of Performance 3.1. 45 Days After Receipt of Order 4.Delivery 4.1. The vendor must coordinate with the VA Loma Linda Point of Contact to schedule the delivery. 4.2. The vendor must clearly tag and label the items. 4.3. The vendor must include equipment manuals with delivery. 5. Warranty 5.1. The VR units shall come with manufacturer s warranty covering labor and parts of manufacturing defects. 6. Place of Delivery 6.1 VA Loma Linda Police Service, room 1F-10, 11201 Benton St., Loma Linda, CA 92357 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The information identified above is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive and to indicate the quality of the supplies/services that will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the supplies/services that fulfill the required specifications. If you are interested and can provide the sought-out supplies/services, please provide the requested information as well as the information indicated below. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions: (1) Please indicates the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Hub zone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc.)? (2) Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified under this RFI? (3) Are you the manufacturer or distributor of the items being referenced above (or equivalent product/solution)? What is the manufacturing country of origin of these items? (4) If you re a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above (or equivalent product/solution), do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified? (5) Does your company have an FSS contract with GSA or the NAC or are you a contract holder with NASA SEWP or any other federal contract? If so, please provide the contract type and number. (6) If you are an FSS GSA/NAC or NASA SEWP contract holder or other federal contract holder, are the referenced items/solutions available on your schedule/contract? (7) Please provide general pricing for your products/solutions for market research purposes. (8) Please submit your capabilities in regard to the salient characteristics/Minimum Technical Requirements being provided and any information pertaining to equal to items to establish capabilities for planning purposes? *** Submissions addressing Section (8) should show clear, compelling and convincing*** evidence that all equal to items" meet all required salient characteristics. Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to Jose.espinoza3@va.gov. Telephone responses shall not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than 12/30/2022, at 11:00 AM PST. Please submit any questions or concerns via email to Jose.espinoza3@va.gov no later than 12/29/2022. If a solicitation is issued it shall be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this request for information. Responses to this notice are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation. Please reference 36C26223Q0355, Police VR Street Smart Trainer (Or Equal)