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70 -- HARDWARE SYSTEM THAT SHALL PERMIT USERS TO EXPERIENCE TOUCH SENSATION OF COMPUTER GENERATED OBJECTS AND EXPERIENCE REALISTIC FEEDBACK. SOL 1-147-CB.2017 DUE 080798 POC Betsy Page, Purchasing Agent, Phone (757)-864-2405, Fax (757) 864-8863, Email E.C.PAGE@larc.nasa.gov -- James W. Cresawn, Contracting Officer, Phone (757)-864-2500, Fax (757) 864-7898, Email J.W.CRESAWN@larc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/LaRC/date.html#1-147-CB.2017. E-MAIL: Betsy Page, E.C.PAGE@larc.nasa.gov. This notice 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. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). 1 each -- Haptic feedback hardware system that shall permit users to experience "touch" sensation of computer-generated objects and experience realistic force feedback via the human hand. In addition, the system must provide sensors, which accurately and repeatably measure the position and movement of the fingers and wrist. This hardware shall be interfaced to the computer via a high speed RS-232 serial port and shall use standard USA 120 volt 60 Hz power. Also, calibration software and other software tools to provide easy interface with user applications shall be provided for both the SGI IRIX and the Microsoft Windows NT environments. If the hardware requires an external tracker to orient itself in space, then it must support the Ascension Flock of Birds multiple receiver system with a Standard Range Transmitter. The hardware must allow freedom of movement and provide proper operation over the majority of the Flock of birds usable range which is approximately a 3 foot radius. The weight of the system felt by the user during use shall not exceed 500g. Range of movement for a user wearing the system shall be at least 80% of that achievable when the system is not worn. The system shall be adjustable to fit the majority of adult hands. The force feedback component shall be capable of resisting a users grasping force of up to at least 12 newtons per finger with a force resolution of the minimum of either 12 bits or 0.003 newtons over the range from zero to maximum. That force feedback component shall be applied individually to each of the four fingers and the thumb approximately perpendicular to the fingertips throughout the range of motion and shall at least be capable of being used on the right hand. Sensors shall be included in the system to measure the degree of bend in each finger and thumb joint, abduction between each adjoining pair of fingers or thumb, palm arch, thumb crossover, wrist flexion, and wrist abduction. These sensors shall be capable of being used by the system for a variety of closed loop computer commanded control functions to include at a minimum: Force feedback to prevent fingers from moving beyond a specified point as in grasping a hard object; Force feedback to provide a resisting force proportional to finger position over a defined position range; Force feedback to simulate a vibrating (vibration rate up to 25 Hz.) object; and Force feedback to simulate an object that is moving while the user is holding it. Sensors shall be relatively insensitive to movements other than in the intended axis. Sensor nonlinearity shall be less than 1% over the full range of movement, and shall repeatably measure joint bending to an accuracy of 0.5 degrees after being properly calibrated. The vendor shall warrant that the system will function according to the specifications above for a period of three years of normal use, and shall repair or replace faulty components during that period at no cost to the government. The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 97-04. This procurement is a total small business set-aside. See Note 1 The SIC code and the small business size standard for this procurement are 3577 and 1000 respectively. The quoter shall state in their quotation their size status for this procurement. All qualified responsible business sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Delivery to LaRC is required within thirty days ARO. Delivery shall be FOB Destination. The DPAS rating for this procurement is DO-A7__ . Quotations for the items(s) described above may be mailed or faxed to the identified point of contact [or bid distribution office, by the date/time specified and include, solicitation number, FOB destination to this Center, proposed delivery schedule, discount/payment terms, warranty duration (if applicable), taxpayer identification number (TIN), identification of any special commercial terms, and be signed by an authorized company representative. Quoters are encouraged to use the Standard Form 1449, Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items form found at URL: http://procure.arc.nasa.gov/Acq/Standard_Forms/Index.html to submit a quotation. Quoters shall provide the information required by FAR 52.212-1. Please note that payments are to be made by electronic funds transfer, accordingly, you must provide the mandatory information for electronic funds transfer with your representations and certifications. Failure to provide this information may delay or prevent the receipt of payments through the Automated Clearinghouse Payment System. If the end product(s) quoted is other than domestic end product(s) as defined in the clause entitled "Buy American Act -- Supplies," the quoter shall so state and shall list the country of origin. The Representations and Certifications required by FAR 52.2l2-3 may be obtained via the internet at URL: http://ec.msfc.nasa.gov/msfc/pub/reps_certs/sats/ FAR 52.212-4 is applicable. Addenda to FAR 52.212-4 are as follows: 52.214-34, 52.214-35, 52.219-6, 1852.215-84, 1852.225-73. FAR 52.212-5 is applicable and the following identified clauses are incorporated by reference. 52.222-3, 52.233-3, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-3. Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing no later than August 4, 1998. Quotations are due by 4:00 p.m. August 7, 1998 to the address specified above. Selection and award will be made (on an aggregate basis) to the lowest priced, technically acceptable quoter. Technical acceptability will be determined by information submitted by the quoter providing a description in sufficient detail to show that the product quoted meets the Government's requirement. Quoter shall describe documentation to prove Year 2000 Compliance. Quoters must provide copies of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications -- Commercial Items with their quote. See above for where to obtain copies of the form via the Internet. An ombudsman has been appointed -- See Internet Note "B". It is the quoter's responsibility to monitor this site for the release of amendments (if any). Potential quoters will be responsible for downloading their own copy of this combination synopsis/solicitation and amendments (if any). Posted 07/23/98 (D-SN227553). (0204)

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