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59 -- NON-LINEAR DIGITAL VIDEO EDITING SYSTEM SOL NRCS-12-TN-99 DUE 091599 POC Gary E. Handley, (615-) 736-7238 Combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items in accordance with the Subpart 12.6 format, supplemented with additional information included herein. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; written quotations are requested. A written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number is NRCS-12-TN-99 and is a Request for Quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document, incorporated provisions, and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-07. The solicitation contains no size or other set-asides and is classified under standard industrial classification code 3695. Contract line items are as follows: CLIN 1 -- Deliver and install a complete non-linear digital video editing system, 1 ea., CLIN 2 -- Digital camera/wireless microphone,, 1 ea., and CLIN 3 -- Training for agency personnel, 1 ea. Requires furnishing standard commercial warranty and furnishing commercial computer software/documentation under the same licenses customarily provided to the public. Non-linear digital video editing system that will create broadcast-quality programs for video, multimedia, CD-ROM and the internet. A Macintosh-based system is required to fully-integrate with existing systems and provide for import/export of graphics/video. System must mix DV and analog media and apply real-time effects without artifacting or aliasing. A character generator, full title production, and minimum of 40 special effects/transitions is required. CLIN 1: A Media 100xe with DV for Macintosh or equal is to include the following: Media 100xe with DV for Macintosh; Media 100 Platinum Support for XE (24 hour, 7 days per week technical support with one-year of software updates and one year of hardware exchange); Apple PowerMac G3-450mhz, 256 mg, 9gb, CD, USB hard drive; 2 Apple 17" Color Sync monitors; Rorke Data 36gb UltraWide LVD Hard Disk Array; ATI Xclaim 8mb Graphics Adapter for Macintosh; Rorke Data Macintosh Raid Striping Software; Rorke Data Ultra SCSI LVD Host Adapter; Triplite BCpro850 UPS Backup Power Supply; all cables necessary for installation both audio and video; Adobe After Effects Professional Bundle 4.0; Adobe Photoshop 5.5 for Mac; and Artel Boris Effect for Media 100. Salient characteristics of the system include providing digital on-line video quality; real-time DV integration; S-video and composite video connections; support multiple compression settings; simultaneous support for NTSC/PAL and SVGA monitors; capability to view or record 32-bit animation out to videotape in real-time; media compression of 200/240KB; real-time fully parametric audio EQ; real-time preset audio tracks; real-time control o audio levels; a minimum of 6 real-time audio tracks; two input/output channels; simultaneous capture and synchronization of audio clips and tracks with video; balanced audio input/output with noise resistant XLR connectors; unbalanced input/output with RCA connectors; 16 bit CD/DAT-quality audio input/output; professional quality audio meters and faders; real-time single channel audio crossfades; real-time mixing on multiple channels; clip-and-track-based volume and pan control between channels; customizable nominal reference settings; audio and video sync; dialog boxes and drag and drop functionality; compatibility with Quick-Time based applications; real-time nonlinear editing; batch digitizing of analog and DV media; 150 levels of undo/redo; clip replacement without losing applied effects; insert and assemble edit; direct control of clips, editing and effects creation in program timeline; auto insert for inserting and overlaying clips; three-point editing capability; stock leaders and trailers; videotape recorder (VTR) control; import/expert industry standard logs; QuickTime codec for integration with third party applications; Import/export single or multiple PICTS for creation of still-frame, video, and animation clips; import QuickTime files including alpha-channel support for creation of video and animation clips; export QuickTime formats; import/export standard logs; allow for instant storyboarding; support drag and drop interchange with Macintosh applications like After Effects and Photoshop; integrated character generator; Real-time static titling; motion paths for multiple objects within one title; keyframeable text attributes such as motion and spacing; scrolling and crawling titles; subpixel resolution and kerning; fully anti-aliasing graphics; Postscript and True-Type font support; real-time preview dissolve effect; minimum of 40 transitions, including picture-in-picture; built-in chroma and luma keys; QuickTime 3 effects plug-in support; easily upgradeable; mix DV and analog media in same program; DV-to-analog and analog-to-DV conversion in real time; and batch digitize DV media. CLIN 2: A Canon XL1 Digital Camcorder Kit or equal including the Canon XL1 digital camcorder; batteries; microphone adaptor/shoulder pad; system case; wind screen; and 1.6X teleconverter lens. Salient characteristics of the video camera are digital vide (DV) format; DV terminal for digital transfer of video and sound; regular video and audio outputs; interchangeable lens system; autofocus and manual focusing; 16X zoom lens with optical image stabilized; telephoto lens; record in normal video recording and digital photo mode; four channel digital audio system with independent output for each channel; digital fader; headphone terminal with level adjustment; video and s-video terminals for analog output; LP mode; remote control with jog/shuttle dial; 2 lx minimum illumination; maximum 7lbs weight fully loaded; compatible with digital video editing system. Item 2 includes an Azden WDR PRO Wireless Receiver, Azden WLT PRO VHF Wireless transmitter, and Azden 31XT Transmitter for microphone or equivalent. The wireless transmitter/receiver/microphone must be compatible with Canon XL1 digital video camera; provide professional quality audio recording and transmission; be lightweight and portable. Transmitter/receiver frequency to be compatible with camcorder. The lavalier bodypack transmitter should have an omni-directional microphone with input level control and a switch with standby for muting the audio. CLIN 3: Vendor must provide system configuration, delivery and onsite installation and set-up of equipment. Must also provide user training to include a minimum of 8 hour onsite training to familiarize end user with operation, integration, maintenance and support of this system. Vendor must be able to respond within one business day to requests for onsite assistance. CLIN 1 and 2 are to be delivered and installed within a period of 60 calendar days after award and CLIN 3 is to be performed within 90 calendar days after award. F.O.B. point USDA,NRCS, 410 New Salem Highway, Suite 105, Murfreesboro, TN 37129. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offers -- Commercial, applies and no addenda have been made. Award will be made to the lowest priced offer conforming to the requirements stated above. Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with Offer. Clauses 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders -- Commercial items, apply and no addenda have been made. A level C priority regarding the Defence Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is assigned. No numbered Commerce Business Daily numbered notes have been selected. Offers are due for receipt at the issuing office on or before close of business, September 15, 1999. Point of Contact is Gary E. Handley, (615) 736-7238. Posted 09/01/99 (W-SN375312). (0244)

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