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70 -- GENERAL PURPOSE AUTOMATED DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT (INCLUDING FIRMWARE), SOFTWARE,SUPPLIES, AND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT. SOL IA-2102-S6234664--Z TEAM DUE 051396 POC Elliott Gilmore (202)205-5414 The USIA International Broadcasting Bureau, Voice of America (VOA), has a requirement to modernize and replace the VOA's radio Master Control facility. The new Master Control facility will include an AES/EBU (Audio Engineering Society/European Broadcasting Union) digital audio router, audio monitoring router, operator's console, audio processing equipment, analog to digital conversion units, digital to analog conversion units and other associated audio and control equipment and systems. The scope of the proposed contract encompasses the design, acquisition, building, installation, integration of GFE components, warranting and support of the Master Control facility and each of the systems and subsystems contained within. The contractor will also be required to furnish and install new audio and control cabling and wiring between the new Master Control facility and VOA's existing radio production and studio facilities. The Master Control facility serves as the hub of the Voice of America's on-air program switching, internal audio distribution, and audio quality control systems. The source material for Master Control originates from studio and production facilities located on the Voice of America headquarters, as well as from computer audio servers and other sources of live and pre-recorded program material. Qualified suppliers of broadcast-quality digital audio systems may request a copy of the RFP/Solicitation by submitting a written request, (or faxed request -- FAX NO. 202-205-5466), to the USIA Contracting Officer at the above-listed address. A pre-bidders conference will be scheduled by the Government at VOA Headquarters in Washington D.C. approximately two (2) weeks after issuance of the solicitation. All questions regarding this proposed solicitation must be submitted by fax or in writing to the USIA Contracting Officer within 20 days after issue date of the subject RFP. All responsible sources may submit offers which shall be considered by the Agency. (0086)

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