The US Special Operations Command is conducting this market survey to determine the availability of a commercial modular Display which will meet the following requirements:Finished Product: “Turn-Key” State of the art modular display for U.S. Army Special Operations Command complete with packing/shipping cases. Electronic graphic files to be provided by the U.S. Army Special Operations Command. Concept: Provide a first-class showcase to display at professional trade shows the accomplishments of the U.S. Army Special Operations Command and its six subordinate elements through use of graphic displays and short video programs. We desire the use of oversized LCD or Plasma displays with computer-generated graphics instead of mounted or back-light photographs and standard VCR-TV combinations. Graphics and videos will be provided. Size: Height of exhibit should not exceed 10 feet. Exhibit needs to be designed to be used in two different configurations: Full Exhibit: Fits in two standard exhibit spaces (10’x 8’) for a total of 20 linear long by 8 feet deep. When in the full mode, exhibit highlights the parent organization and each of the six subordinate elements. Partial Exhibit: Fits in one standard exhibit space of 10 feet long by 8 feet deep. When in the partial mode, exhibit highlights the parent organization. Colors: Official colors are black and red. These colors will be incorporated into any final design. Material: Selection of building materials is at the discretion of the offerer. However, exhibit materials should be: Durable: Exhibit will be constructed, torn down many times through out its lifetime by various individuals. Exhibit will also be stored in non-climate controlled facilities and transported by both personal and commercial methods. Colorfast: Exhibit may be erected in full sun-light for limited periods. Lightweight: Each individual component must be able to be lifted and positioned by one individual of average height and strength. Shipping Cases All exhibit components need to be stored in cases. Partial exhibit should be capable of being transported in commercial standard la-foot van. Full exhibit should ship in a standard l4-foot van/truck. Cases comprised primarily of plywood are unacceptable. 4. All cases need to be secured with standard commercial padlock or integrated locking system. Additional storage space should be provided for shipping of receiver-supplied posters, pamphlets, power supplies (extension cords). All cases should have heavy-duty wheels for easy movement. When loaded cases, maximum of two individuals of average height and strength should be able to lift boxes into transport vehicle. All cases should be able to go through standard doorway. Additionally the command is looking to have the following items incorporated into the display design: Minimum of two high chairs similar to director’s chairs. Tables or other flat surfaces to display posters, equipment or other promotional items. Lockable storage space for cases during conventions, display items, exhibitor’s personal items etc. Stand-alone touch-screen kiosk to run receiver-supplied interactive informational CD with sound. All power supplies will be concealed within structure or flooring, if supplied. Consideration for the response to this Sources Sought Synopsis should be in the form of a detailed information as to capabilities and previous designs. The submissions should be submitted electronically using JPEG, TIFF or Microsoft PowerPoint format to Karen Glass at
[email protected]. Please include depictions of both full and partial exhibits as seen from the front, the two front corners and from overhead. Also include the description of materials typically used in various components of the exhibit, and the number of cases and material of each case. Additional information concerning the command is available at www.soc.mil. Proprietary data should be clearly marked. This is not a request for proposals. No award will be made based on responses to this announcement. This Sources Sought announcement is for informational purposes only.