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58 -- RADAR VIDEO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION EQUIPMENT SOL DTFA08-95-B-03264 POC Nancy Davis, (310)297-1581 The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), has a requirement to provide and install Radar Video Compression/Decompression System (RVCS) equipment, ARCATA model RVCS 2000 or equal. This equipment must accept Airport Surveillance Radar (ASR-8) Trigger, Synchro Azimuth, Digital Azimuth, Azimuth Change Pulse, Azimuth Reference Pulse, MT1 Video, and Normal Video outputs, along with analog Mode-S Beacon Video. It must compress and encode thest signals in a format compatible for transmission on one T1 data circuit. It must decode and decompress the composite T1 data to reconstitute the ASR-8 and analog Mode-S Beacon Video. It must be compatible and interface with digital low density remote communications link equipment. The units shall be made up of two (2) main assemblies, a transmitter (encoder/compressor) and a receiver (decoder/decompressor). Transmission and processing of the signals between the transmitter and the receiver must not exceed 100 milliseconds. The azimuth signal inputs to the transmitter shall be selectable between digital azimuth change pulse, digital azimuth reference pulse, and analog synchro azimuth. In addition, provide spare parts, installation and testing services, on-site, maintenance training, and manuals. Invitation for Bid (IFB) DTFA08-95-B-03264 will be available on or about May 25, 1995 with a bid opening date approximately 30 days thereafter. All responsible offerors must submit a written request for the IFB by letter or FAX to: (310)297-0056 Attn: Nancy Davis. Phone requests will not be honored. This notice BELOW is for informational purposes for Minority, Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises: The Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), has a program to assist minority, women-owned and disadvantaged business enterprises to acquire short-term working capital assistance for transportation-related contracts. Loans are available under the DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP), at prime interest rates to provide accounts receivable financing. The maximun line of credit is $500,000. For further information and applicable forms concerning the STLP, Call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. For information concerning the acquisition, contact the contracting official listed above. (0117)

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