Request for Information: C-130 VMT Computer and VR System

Request for Information: C-130 VMT Computers and VR System

INTRODUCTION: The Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) located in Orlando, FL, is currently seeking information from potential sources in support of the C130T program. The United States Marine Corps (USMC) requires a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) solution for compact, high-performance computers and virtual reality (VR) system to be utilized in a versatile, multi-functional environment. The solution must include a powerful graphics card, ample RAM, and a robust processor tailored for VR applications, all within a compact size roughly equivalent to a standard shoebox.

PURPOSE: This is a Request for Information (RFI) to determine the availability and technical capability of any interested businesses to provide the required products and/or services. In addition, the results of this RFI will be utilized to determine the acquisition and contracting strategy for this effort.

Below are the minimum required specifications for the computers:

• Small form factor case not to exceed 8.3 inches.


• Must fit wall mount size:
  

  Height6.1 inch

  
  
  

  Length9.3 inch

  
  
  

  Weight4.90 lb

  
  
  

  Width8.3 inch

  
  


• Factor case and internal components temperature should not exceed 194°F at full load


• All Necessary Fans, Cables, and Brackets


• 850W 80+ Platinum High Performance PSU


• Z790 Chipset Motherboard


• (1) i9-13900K Processor 36M Cache, up to 5.80 GHz (can have a newer processor if available)


• (2) 32GB DDR5-5600 Memory Modules (64GB Total)


• (1) 990 Pro 1TB NVMe m.2 SSD (can have more storage if available and cost effective)


• NVIDIA 4090 Graphics Card


• Windows 11 Pro

The Government requires the below quantities:

• COT High-Performance Computer: QTY 12


• COT Virtual Reality Headset: QTY 14

INSTRUCTIONS AND SUBMISSION DETAILS:

1. Only small businesses should respond to this Request for Information and return it to the Contract Specialist. The effort will utilize Simplified Acquisition Procedures as prescribed in Part 13 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.


2. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS): The anticipated NAICS codes for this requirement are 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing), with a Small Business Size Standard of up to 1,250 employees. The applicable Product Service Code (PSC) is 7B20 (IT and Telecom - High Performance Computer Hardware and Perpetual License Software).


3. Submissions shall be no more than three (3) 8.5 x 11inch pages; with a font size no smaller than 10-point; and single line spacing. submissions should address all questions listed below.


4. Return submissions to David Friedland (Contract Specialist) at david.b.friedland.civ@us.navy.mil and copy Carly Galloway, (Procuring Contracting Officer) at carly.n.galloway.civ@us.navy.mil NLT 1600 EST on 22 March 2024.

QUESTIONS:

1. Contractor Name, Point of Contact, Phone and Email:


2. Based on the requirements listed in this RFI is your firm interested in submitting a proposal for this requirement? Yes or No? Please explain Yes/No Response Provided.


3. Based on the minimum required specifications describe your firm’s capability to successfully perform the requirement.


4. Please provide the approximate price per unit to meet the Governments requirement.

DISCLAIMER: THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THE GOVERNMENT WILL USE THE INFORMATION RECEIVED TO DETERMINE ITS ACQUISITION STRATEGY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) TO BE SUBMITTED. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.