Department of Defense, Television-Audio Support Activity (T-ASA), Contracts Division, 3116 Peacekeeper Way, McClellan AFB, CA 95652- 1068

70 -- MEDIA COMPOSER SYSTEM POC Susan Donbroski, Contract Specialist, (916) 643-4907. This is a notice of intent for the Television-Audio Support Activity (T-ASA) to place a delivery order against GSA schedule contract GS00K94AGS6465 with Avid Technology, Inc. for three (3) each Media System Composer model MC1000-20, schedule special item number 132-8/10; consisting of: Quadra 950 (28MB RAM, 2MB video RAM, 230MB internal HD, video and audio co-processor boards, effects module, SCSI-II accelerator board, dual amplified speakers, 9600 BAUD modem, colored key caps), two (2) each 20- inch multi-sync color monitors, 3GB fixed magnetic HD, advanced JPEG compression hardware, documentation and self-paced tutorial and training tools; features: CD-quality audio (16 BIT, 44.1KHZ, 24 track, 2-channels), 24 independent tracks to layer music, voice and sound effects, pitch change, timeline display waveform audio editing, frame-accurate trimming, full-screen editing digitizing and logging, bins and project management; video editing: 8-track video, digital effects and titling, uses any font from truetype and postscript libraries; import/export capable to/from disk/tape in anti-aliased pict, pics, quicktime, standard EDL and OMF interchange file formats; storage: 30-minute standard. Medialog software included. Comes with operations/setup/parts list manual. System includes the following optional enhancements: three (3) fixed hard drive upgrade, substitutes the standard two 4GB drives with two 9GB hard drives; three (3) video resolution enhancer upgrade kit, increased the amount of data stored per frame of video by 30 percent, consists of JPEG compression board, enhanced ATTO SCSI accelerator board and operational software; three (3) each machine control, for controlling two decks of different formats, includes external black burst generator; three (3) each warranty of software maintenance agreement for a period of one year; and on-site training of up to three operators for two days. System power requirements: 120VAC 50/60HZ. Destination is San Diego, California. This acquisition is being conducted under the regulatory delegation of GSA's exclusive procurement authority for FIP resources. Interested parties are invited to identify their capability and interest in satisfying this requirement. Responses should be submitted within fifteen (15) days after the date of publication of this notice and should contain price quotations and convincing documentation (technical literature, etc.) indicating that it is advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered, to consider sources other than the GSA FIP schedule identified above. A request for a solicitation document will not be considered an affirmative response to this notice. All affirmative written responses will be fully evaluated and considered. As a result of analyzing responses to this synopsis of intent, the contracting officer may determine that a solicitation will be issued. If a solicitation is issued, no additional synopsis will be published. Any such solicitation will be issued to the intended schedule vendor and all firms that respond to this synopsis of intent. If no affirmative written responses are received within the fifteen (15) day period, an order will be placed with Avid Technology, Inc. on their GSA FIP schedule contract GS00K94AGS6465 for the item. Interested firms may request the solicitation document but such requests will not be considered an affirmative response with regard to the Government's determination whether or not to procure under a GSA FIP schedule. All responses to this notice must be in writing. Facsimile responses are acceptable. Facsimile number is (916) 643-4032. All responses must cite reference number 005-SD. (0083)

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