Commander, United States Army Yuma Proving Ground (USAYPG), Directorate of Contracting, Attn: STEYP-CR-C, Bldg 2100, Yuma, AZ, 85365-9106

58 -- EDITING SYSTEM SOL DAAD01-99-Q-0015 DUE 032999 POC Becci Larson, Contract Administator (520) 328-6163/Facsimile (520) 328-6849 E-MAIL: Becci.Larson@yuma-exch1.army.mil, Becci.Larson@yuma-exch1.army.mil. This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the solicitation; proposals are being requested based on this notice and a written solicitation will not be issued. Reference Request for Quotation No. DAAD01-99-Q-0015. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-10. The applicable SIC code for small business is 3663 for 750 employees or less. CLIN 0001- 1 EACH -- DIGITAL VIDEO NON-LINEAR EDITING SYSTEM IAW SPECIFICATIONS HEREIN. F.O.B DESTINATION (Transportation Office, Building 2710, United States Army Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona 85365-9113). DELIVERY SHALL BE NO LATER THAN 45 DAYS AFTER AWARD DATE. If a delivery of less than 45 days is offered by the quoter, that delivery shall take precedence. The Contractor shall deliver complete system (including installation and training) within __ days after date of contract award ANY OVERSHIPMENT WILL BE RETURNED AT VENDOR'S EXPENSE. TRUCK DELIVERY ACCEPTED MON-THURS 6AM-3PM EXCEPT LEGAL GOVERNMENT HOLIDAYS. FAR AND DFAR CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items. 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial items. 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications. Commercial items. 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government. 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities. 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity. 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans. 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers. 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era. 52.247-64 Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels. 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items. 52.215-5 Facsimile Proposals. ADENDUM TO FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items. 52.232-18 Payments. 52.232-33 Mandatory Information for Electronic Funds Transfer Payment. 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination. 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration 1-888-227-2423 or http://ccr.edi.disa.mil. 252.233-5000 AMC Protest http://www.dtic.dla.mil/amc. PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION FOR THE DIGITAL VIDEO NON-LINEAR EDITING SYSTEM (DVNES): C.3.1. SCOPE: C.3.1.1. PURPOSE: This specification covers the minimum requirements for The Digital Video Non-linear Editing System (DVNES). The DVNES will be used to enhance the Cannon video borescope inspection, support research and development testing and document the process of modeling and simulation applications. C.3.1.2. GENERAL DOCUMENTATION: The following documents shall be supplied with the (DVNES): Two complete sets of operator's manuals or reference manuals. One complete set of back-up software. Certification that the system software is year 2000 compliant. The Contractor shall accomplish and document modifications necessary to ensure products previously provided, or products to be provided or maintained in the future of this contract; to include hardware, software, firmware, and middle ware, whether acting alone or combined as a system, shall be Year 2000 compliant as defined in FAR Part 39. C.3.1.3. OPERATING ENVIRONMENT: The (DVNES) will be capable of operating under the following minimum operating environment. From 60 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, between a minimum of 10% to 80 % relative humidity, minimum power of 120 VAC (+/-10%), and minimum of 60 Hertz. C.3.2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: The (DVNES) shall be a complete turn-key digital video system. The components of (DVNES) shall be new. No demonstration or used components shall be acceptable. The system shall, at a minimum, consist of a system computer and digital video system software. C.3.2.1. System computer shall be Windows NT consisting of the following minimum components and features: C.3.2.1.1. Single processor with minimum 333 MHz and INTEL 440 LX chipset. C.3.2.1.2. Hard drive with a minimum of 6.0 GB. C.3.2.1.3. RAM with a minimum of 256 MB (additional FMEM 18907 shall be included). C.3.2.1.4. External hard drive shall be a JEMS D2LCC36J4 36GB (2X18 GB), low voltage differential disk array, in 2 bay Jemini fixed enclosures (10000 rpm) or equivalent. C.3.2.1.5. Low voltage differential host bus adapter shall be JEMS at-LVD-SC or equivalent. C.3.2.1.6. Graphic accelerator shall be the AGP Matrox Millennium G200 or equivalent. C.3.2.1.7. Video shall be Intergraph TDZ 2000 Video-1 or equivalent. C.3.2.1.8. Monitors: The Contractor shall provide at least two (2) each high resolution color monitors, which are at least a minimum of 17" and 21"respectively. C.3.2.1.9. Cabling: The Contractor shall provide all required cables, as a minimum, they shall include: a) BNC plug to BNC plug. b) 4-pin plug to 4-pin plug S-Video. c) S-VHS breakout cables. d) 2-phono RCA plugs to 2 phono RCA plugs. e) XLR plug to XLR jack audio cable. C.3.2.2. Digital Video System Software: Shall possess the capability and consist of the following minimum functions: C.3.2.2.1. Encryption-based serialization. C.3.2.2.2. Component breakout box. C.3.2.2.3. NTSC or PAL, user-selectable C.3.2.2.4. RCA and XLR audio. C.3.2.2.5. Image quality shall be at least 150 KB/ frame NSTC and 180 KB/ frame PAL. C.3.2.2.6. View or record 32-bit animations out to videotape in real time. C.3.2.2.7. Vincent Digital Video Engine. C.3.2.2.8. Picture compression of at least 4:1. C.3.2.2.9. Composite, S-Video, and Y, R-Y, B-Y component Video input /output. C.3.2.2.10. Display and digitize: 640 x 480 NTSC. 768 x 576 PAL. 720 x 486 NTSC. 720 x 576 PAL. C.3.2.2.11. Quick-Time code, Previews, and Transitions. C.3.2.2.12. Real-Time Audio Crossfades. C.3.2.2.13. Professional Audio meters. C.3.2.2.14. Rendered motion paths, picture-in-picture, and transitions. C.3.2.2.15. Real-Time colorFX, preview in motionFX, preview dissolve, and 24 accelerated transitions effects. C.3.2.2.16. Integrated character generator, Character Generator Studio. C.3.2.2.17. Integrated key-frameable motion path with custom setting in titles, effects and transitions. C.3.2.2.18. Rendered luma key and chroma key. C.3.2.2.19. Draft-mode image quality. C.3.2.2.20. Integrated logging capability via Powerlog format. C.3.2.2.21. Powerlog import, and EDL import and export. C.3.2.2.22. Batch Digitize. C.3.2.2.23. Insert and assemble edit. C.3.2.2.24. Real-Time waveform and vectorscope. C.3.2.2.25. Real-Time key of PICT with alpha channel. C.3.2.2.26. Optional Real-Time Digital Video Transport. C.3.2.2.27. Windows NT workstation version 4.0 and Service Pack 3 or later. C.3.2.2.28. Quick-Time version 3 or later for Windows NT. C.3.3. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS: Before acceptance, the Contractor shall install, set-up and demonstrate (turn-key) the DVNES. The Contractor shall warrant all components for at least one year from the time of Government acceptance. The Contractor shall provide the technical support (telephonic and modem) and software updates at NO CHARGE for at least one year from the time of Government acceptance. C.3.4. DELIVERY: The Contractor shall deliver and install the DVNES within 45 days after contract award date. C.3.5. INSTALLATION AND TRAINING: The Contractor shall deliver the DVNES, install on site at USAYPG and provide on-site training to a maximum of three (3) personnel selected by the Government. The Contractor's training shall include, as a minimum, detailed system and software operation. (end of specification). All responses to this RFQ must be received NLT 29 MARCH 1999 by 5:00 PM MST. The contractor certifications required by FAR 52.212-3 and DFARS 252.212-7000 must be completed and submitted in full text with your offer. Responses to this RFQ may be hand-carried or received by facsimile. Point of contact is Becci Larson 520-328-6163, FAX 520-328-6849 or email Becci.Larson@yuma-exch1.army.mil. The address for hand-carried response is AMC Acquisition Center, United States Army Yuma Proving Ground Office, Building 2100, Room 8, Yuma, Arizona 85365-9106. See Note 1. Posted 03/16/99 (W-SN309100). (0075)

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