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70 -- CUSTOMIZED MAINFRAME COMMAND CENTER SOL 8149 POC Contact, Francine L. Harris, 703/648-7386 The U.S. Geological Survey intends to enter into non-competitive negotiations with Infra-Structures, Inc. of Brentwood, New York for a 14-bay command console to be used for network monitoring. This procurement is anticipated to be non-competitive, as Infra-structures, Inc. is the only known source for this type of equipment. Key requirements include: Features to support up to 14 network monitoring devices with video monitors ranging in size from 14'' to 17''; one large screen (37'') direct-view monitor (model XC3725C) with 24-64 Khz Locking Horizontal Frequency Range, 110 degree deflection angle, extreme high resolution capabilities, and 110/60 Hz input power; integration of the video display with switching device capable of switching 4 input devices to the central monitor; high resolution video cabling and connectors to connect four monitoring devices and the large screen monitor to video switching device; three (3) zone digital time zone clock with 24 hour display and high visibility LED design; double-tier, ''enclosed style'', modules that are ''field upgradeable'' from single - double - or tipple tier with hinged and piston assisted faceplates for each module, open frame architecture to provide ''raceway'' for power and computer cables, forced air cooling, aluminum venting, U.L. plug strips, double-sided optically coated glass glare and reflection filters for each module, and legless design; corner module section for the direct-view monitor that will accommodate a monitor up to 37'' with front and rear service-ways, forced air cooling, and expanded work-space and documentation area below the monitor; retractable, adjustable keyboard trays; and keyboard extension cables. The Government intends to purchase one system. Firms who believe they can provide this system should submit an affirmative response within 45 days of the publication date of this notice. All responses will be considered. The responses will be evaluated on the capability to provide the required equipment described above. This notice is for informational purposes only - a Request For Proposals (RFP) is not available. This notice represents the Government's only official notice of this proposed procurement. See Note 22. (0093)

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