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

58 -- SHIPBOARD AUDIO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM SOL TASA12-95-R-0025 POC Susan Donbroski, Contract Specialist, (916) 643-4907; Kathryn E. Simmons, Contracting Officer, (916) 643-4896. The Television-Audio Support Activity (T-ASA) proposes to establish a requirements contract, consisting of a base year and four option years, for shipboard audio entertainment systems (SAES). The systems shall utilize commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) equipment, modified only where necessary to meet the Government's functional, performance or physical specifications. The systems will be used in U.S. Navy surface ships to supply four (4) channels of audio entertainment to ship's force. The system will employ compact disc players, audio cassette players, and FM receivers as programming sources. The system will generate four (4) RF FM signals for distribution over shipboard RF distribution systems. In addition, the system will provide four (4) 70 volt audio signals for distribution over shipboard circuit SE systems. The system shall be rack mounted. Ancillary and supporting efforts to be provided by the contractor include training, technical manuals, repair parts and engineering services (which may be accomplished at CONUS and OCONUS Naval Installations). The successful contractor (supplier) of the systems will be required to produce a first article system, for the purposes of testing to ensure compliance with the Government's stated requirements and specifications for the SAES. The Government's estimated maximum quantity for the five year period is one hundred twenty-one (121) systems. The solicitation package is estimated to be issued in April 1995. No telephone requests for the solicitation package will be accepted, all requests must be submitted in writing to: Television-Audio Support Activity, Directorate of Contracting, 3116 Peacekeeper Way, McClellan AFB, CA 95652-1068. Facsimile requests are acceptable, FAX number is (916) 643-4032. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. (0080)

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