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58 -- COMMUNICATION, DETECTION, AND COHERENT RADIATION EQUIPMENT SOL IA-2102-S6234676-Z TEAM POC Elliott Gilmore, 202-205-5414 or FAX: 202-205-5466 The USIA, International Broadcasting Bureau, Office of WORLDNET Television and Film Service has a requirement to modernize and replace their existing systems that are used for video broadcast production. The overall effort is referred to as the Digital Broadcasting Project (DBP) which is a multi-year, multi-contract effort. WORLDNET TV has an immediate requirement to procure two (20 Studio Production Type Audio Mixing Consoles. The consoles must have at least 36 separate monaural input mixing channels, each with its own fader; must be able to accommodate either line or microphone sigal levels; each fader must provide at least five bands of audio equalization from 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz with a minumum of 16 dB cut and boost; must provide 30 output buses, 16 submaster banks, 8 separate IFB master gain adjustment controls, 4 uninterrupted foldback outputs with level controls, etc.; supplied in a furniture type enclosure; allow for full operational capability in the event of failure; and maintainable by removal of individual channel fade assembly without rendering the remainder of the audio console inoperative. USIA intends to issue a solicitation document (RFP) for this negotiated firm-fixed price procurement by May 1996 with a proposal date of June 1996. Qualified manufactures of studio production type audio mixing consoles 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 address. All questions regarding this proposed solicitation must be submitted by fax or in writing to the USIA Contracting Officer within 10 days after this issue date of the subject RFP. All responsible sources may submit a proposal in response to the forthcoming solicitation document, and all proposals shall be considered by the Agency. This notice is not a RFP. (0129)

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