R--Automobile Simulator

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION PROVIDE ALL TOOLS, MATERIALS, LABOR, LICENSE AND TRAINING FOR THE INSTALLATION AND DEPLOYMENT OF A CAR/DRIVING SIMULATOR BRAND NAME OR EQUAL TO VIRAGE MODEL VS500M-R. (I) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice and in accordance with the simplified acquisition procedures authorized in FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. All Small Businesses submitting an offer must be registered on www.ccr.gov and https://orca.bpn.gov. Any amendments issued to this solicitation will ONLY be available on the FBO website (www.fbo.gov ). (II) This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). Submit written quotes on RFQ Number VA246-12-Q-2327. (III) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-57. (IV) This procurement is restricted to Small Business Concerns. The associated NAICS code is 339113. The small business size standard is 500 employees. (V) This combined solicitation/synopsis is for purchase of the following commercial items: 1. Brand Name or Equal to Virage QTY 1 EACH Driving Simulator Product# VS500M-R Manufacturer Name: Brand: Product No.: (VI) Description of requirements is as follows: Salient Characteristics: - A wheelchair accessible option with removable or adaptable seat to accommodate driving from a wheel chair- must be able to accommodate manual and power wheelchairs- minimum width 35"- with a weight capacity of 500 lbs. - The simulator must be adaptable to fit hand controls. - The simulator must provide at minimum, 180-degree field of view. - The system must have 3-Axis motion vibration system and a transferrable seat with seat options (simulating six way seat/turn seat) for non-wheelchair driving. - The system must be capable of recording and processing each driver behavior on standardized routes to measure at minimum lane changing, stopping, turns, merging, speed management, headway and hazards to include weather conditions. The system must be able to reference and compare scores by age and experience, other parameters as dictated by the rehabilitative center. - The system must contain a Performance Based Practice Library capable of producing repetitive maneuvers. - Simulator feedback for motion- physical cues provided by the simulator- motion simulator for spinal cord injured and neuro population with sensory deficits- feedback is vital. - To assist Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) patients, actual cockpit parts for the seat, steering column, with accessories, dashboard, pedals and center console shall be used. - The system should have a Provision Ramp for Wheelchair patients as well as a four point anchor system. - The system should have a hinged left-side display and grab handle to facilitate training from wheelchair to car seat. - The system should be able to provide navigation, GPS and map training for use in trip planning scenarios. - The system should be able to simulate urban areas, rural, highway roads as well as mountainous environments with asphalt, snow, accumulating snow or dirt. Training/Inservice (Applications): -Availability of vendor to provide on-site training and in what timeframe. Maintenance: -Service manuals must be completed to include; theory of operation, troubleshooting, "complete" parts breakdown and all applicable schematics. Other: -Provide documentation of government facilities where this equipment is already in use. Identify references with points of contacts and telephone numbers. (VII) Required delivery 30 days ARO. Place of delivery is Richmond VA Medical Center, 1201 Broad Rock Blvd, Richmond, VA 23249. Delivery shall be FOB Destination to Richmond, Virginia. (VIII) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Jun, 2008), applies to this acquisition. (IX) Evaluation - The Government will award a firm fixed priced contract to the responsible offeror whose offer, conforming to the requirements in this request for quote, will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. A best value award will be made based upon the following factors: Technical and Price. a. Technical: ability to provide products which conform to the salient characteristics and requirements listed in this solicitation b. Price (X) The offeror must submit a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (April 2011), with its quote. An offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the ORCA website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (o) of this provision. (XI) The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (Jun, 2010), applies to this acquisition. (XII) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (Apr, 2011) applies to this acquisition. The following clauses under subparagraph (b) apply: (20) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (Apr, 2009) (30) 52.225-1, Buy American Act-Supplies (Feb, 2009) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d). (33) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury). (38) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332). (XIII) The following VAAR clauses are also applicable to this acquisition: 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (Jan,2008) 852.211-70 Service data Manuals (Nov, 1984) 852.211-73 Brand Name or Equal (Jan,2008) 852.246-70 Guarantee (Jan, 2008) 852.466-71 Inspection (Jan, 2008) 852.273-76 Electronic Invoice Submission (Oct, 2008) (XlV) Offerors must submit all questions concerning this solicitation in writing to the Contract Specialist. Questions must be received no later than 12:00 PM, June 6, 2012. (XV) Quotes are required to be received in the contracting office no later than 9:AM EST on June 7, 2012. All quotes must be emailed to the attention of Darryl T. Person, email address is [email protected].