Commander, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, Code 220000D, 1 Administration Circle, China Lake, CA 93555-6100

58 -- VIDEO CODER/DECODER SOL N68936-96-R-0334 POC Marge Schafer, Contract Specialist, (619) 939-4292. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. N68936-96-R-0334 is issued as a request for proposal. The soliciation and incorporated provisions and clauses are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-36. This procurement is unrestricted. CLIN 0001 is for 40 Coders each and CLIN 0002 is for 40 Decoders each. This specification covers the form, fit, and function for video CODECs to be used in the communications system at the Electronic Combat Range, China Lake. The CODECs will be used to digitize and compress radar bore-sight and scope video generated at remote radar sites and to reconstruct the video at the communications hub for video recording and display. The CODECs must be capable of digitizing, compressing and multiplexing any combination of up to four RS-170, RS-170A or NTSC color video signals into a single industry standard DS-3 signal. The digitized video is required to be standard DS-3 format to ensure interoperability with KG-95-2 encryption equipment. The video will be encrypted for transmission from the remote sites to the communication hub over existing lightwave systems. The video CODEC system shall consist of video coders and decoders that are completely compatible, and manufactured by the same manufacturer. The video coders will be used to digitize, compression and multiplexing any combination of up to four RS-170, RS-170A (ref. paragraph 2.1, Electronics Industries Association RS170 and RS170A) or NTSC (ref. paragraph 2.2, National Television Standards Committee, for color broadcasting quality) color video signals at remote radar sites, format the data signal into a standard framed DS-3 Bell System (ref. 2.3, AT&T Compatibility Bulletin for DSX-3) compatible digital signal and provide direct interface with KG-95-2 encryption equipment furnished by the Government. The decoders will also be required at the receiving end to convert the digitized video back to RS-170, RS170A or NTSC color video. The system shall includes 40 coders and 40 decoders. The video coders shall be capable of digitizing, compressing and multiplexing from one to four (4) RS-170, RS170A or NTSC,color video signals into a single DS-3 formatted serial digital stream. The decoders shall be capable of reconstructing the received DS-3 signal into one to four (4) RS-170, RS170A or NTSC color video. The equipment shall be mountable in 19'' Telco Racks provided by the Government. Each CODEC shall be programmable and have a RS-232 or RS-422 port to provide local or remote programming capability. Each channel of video within the CODEC shall be independently programmable and programming one channel shall not effect the configuration of the other three signals. The total bandwidth shall be flexible so that higher percent of the bandwidth can be allocated to one video channel providing a higher quality of video on one channel when required. Each video channel shall be programmable as to full or half-duplex transmission. (exp., one, two or three video signals may be full-duplex and the fourth is half-duplex: two circuits may be full-duplex and two are half-duplex, etc.) Each CODEC shall be capable of transmitting two (2) DS-1s in the overhead. The DS-1 must meet the standards identified in the AT&T DSX-1 Compatibility Bulletin. The CODEC DS-3 output framing shall meet the requirements identified in the AT&T DSX-3 Compatibility Bulletin (ref. paragraph 2.4, AT&T Compatibility Bulletin for DSX-1). The DS-3 output of the CODECs will be connected directly to a Government provided KG-95-2 encryption device. These encryption devices use the DS-3 framing to maintain synchronization and keep-alive signaling in the KG-95-2s. The successful bidder will be required to demonstrate complete compatibility between the CODECs and the KG-95-2s. The Government will provide a test configuration including the KG-95-2s for a system demonstration at the Electronic Combat Range, Naval Air Warfare Center, China Lake, CA. Video requirements include: Video differential gain shall be no greater than 2.5%. Video differential phase shall be no greater than 2.0%. Video signal to noise ration shall be 57db or greater. Video color resolution shall be 4:2:2. The video spatial resolution sampling shall meet or exceed CCIR 601 specification. The video input vertical frequency must accept 59.94 or 60hz (line lock). Video frame rate shall be 30 frames (60 fields) per second. The CODEC shall be capable of resync within one complete frame after loss of sync lock. The input video must be DC restored to 0 Volts, ''back porch clamped''. All sync. marker flags shall not exceed 2 negative IRE units (Institute of Radio Engineers). Power Input states that the system shall meet all specifications requirements and operate continuously and without damage under the following conditions: AC input power of 120VAC.+/-20%, Line frequency of 60hz,+/-10%. Environmental states the system shall operate continuously in temperature conditions ranging from minus 5 to plus 120 degrees Fahrenheit, from 0 to 99% humidity and from sea level to 15,000 feet elevation. Documentation requires the contractor to supply standard commercial owner/operator manuals, in English, describing only the actual equipment supplied, including set-up, operation, and routine maintenance and checkout of the system, including all pertinent warning and cautions to the user and equipment from damage. Delivery will be F.O.B. Destination to NAWCWPNS, China Lake, CA within 30 days after days after award. The provisions at 52.212-1 applies to this acquisition. Award will be made to the technically acceptable low offeror. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3 and DFARS 252.225-7006 and 252.212-7000. FAR clause 52.212-4 applies to this acquisition. FAR clause 52.212-5 and DFARS 252.212-7001 applies to this acquisition along with the following FAR and DFAR Clauses: 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.247-64 and DFARS 252.225-7001, 252.227-7015 and 252.227-7003. Offers are due to Marge Schafer, Code 220000D, Naval Air Warfare Center, China Lake, CA, by 4:00 p.m. on the 16th of September 1996. If you have any questions regarding this soliciation, contact Maureena Mueller, Contracting Officer at (619) 939-8176 or Marge Schafer at (619) 939-4292. (0240)

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