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77 -- AUDIO SYSTEMS SOL RFP97-21 DUE 082297 POC Kaye Klinker, Contracting Officer, 202-707-8608 WEB: The Library of Congress, http://www.loc.gov. E-MAIL: The Library of Congress, asli@loc.gov. The Library of Congress requires from one to five turnkey audio systems capable of providing the highest quality playback, monitoring and recording capabilities to assist in the preservation of its audio collections. Each of these systems would be comprised of (1) a fully integrated mastering console customized to include tapehead playback electronics, phono stage, record level output and monitor level output, (2) fully calibrated EQ unit, (3) A-D/D-A conversion with digital capability in 16, 18 and 20 bits, 44.1 or 48 kiloHertz with UV-22 encoding, (4) turntable system (table, base and arm with cartridges and styli) with capability to play disks (records) with a diameter of up to 16 inches at a speed that is continuously variable over a wide range and (5) open-reel analog tape record/playback deck. Only Class A discrete circuitry is to be used throughout. All level and balance controls must be fully calibrated in 0.1 dB units. This solicitation is for the purchase and installation of this system, its integration with existing components that are presently operational, staff training for full operation of the complete system, and maintenance. A preproposal conference and site visit is scheduled for Thursday, July 31, 1997 at 9:30 am. Confirmation of attendance is required. Solicitation to be issued on or about 7/18/97. Request for solicitation must be written and may be faxed to (202) 707-8611. Reference RFP97-21. (0183)

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