FORCEDECK and HUMANTRAK Systems
ID: HT942525Q0017Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA)ARMY MED RES ACQ ACTIVITYFORT DETRICK, MD, 21702, USA

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A21)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/73cdfede03e44db4ace3335d2b7e04e3/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity, is seeking qualified small businesses to provide the ForceDeck and HumanTrak Systems as part of its "Optimizing the Human Weapon System" research project. The procurement includes brand-name human musculoskeletal equipment, software, and licenses from VLAD Group Inc., aimed at studying soldier readiness in relation to sleep and fatigue, with a contract duration of five years starting March 28, 2025. This acquisition is critical for maintaining continuity in research and ensuring seamless data management through integration with a centralized database. Interested vendors should contact Rebecca Wisner at rebecca.c.wisner.civ@health.mil or Jennifer Hayden at jennifer.e.hayden.civ@health.mil for further details, and must submit their quotes in accordance with the specified guidelines by the deadline outlined in the solicitation.

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    HT942525Q0017.pdf
    This document is a combined synopsis and solicitation (HT942525Q0017) for commercial items and services, with a focus on acquiring the ForceDecks (FDMax) Dual Force Plate System and HumanTrak Systems. It is a Small Business set-aside, encouraging qualified vendors to submit quotes. The document outlines the requirements for hardware, software, warranties, and technical support for both systems, specifying detailed minimal essential characteristics that the products must meet. The solicitation emphasizes the importance of compliance with various clauses and provisions, including representations regarding telecommunications and past performance. Submission instructions require quotes in specific formats and by set deadlines. Evaluation will be based on technical acceptability and pricing, using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach, ensuring that acceptable technical proposals are selected at the lowest price. The anticipated delivery is set for 30 days post-award to Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, reflecting the government's dedication to advancing capabilities through this procurement process.
    Limiting Competition under SAT-VALD ForceDecks_HT942525Q0017 Brand Name.pdf
    The United States Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA) intends to procure brand-name human musculoskeletal equipment, software, and licenses from VLAD Group Inc. under a Firm Fixed Price contract as part of the “Optimizing the Human Weapon System” research project. This includes specific equipment, warranty, and software licenses aimed at studying soldier readiness in relation to sleep and fatigue. The acquisition will occur over a five-year period, starting March 28, 2025, with a base year and four option years. The need for brand-name products is justified to maintain continuity in research, as switching brands would disrupt existing data and extend the project timeline significantly. Market research conducted identified three small business resellers capable of fulfilling the requirement, suggesting a set-aside for small businesses. The contract action will comply with public display and synopsis requirements as outlined in federal regulations. The document emphasizes the importance of acquiring equipment that integrates with a centralized database for seamless data management, vital for ongoing research.
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