Naval Research Laboratory, Attn: Code 3240, 4555 Overlook Ave., S.W. Washington, DC 20375-5326

A -- SURROUND SCREEN PROJECTION SYSTEM SOL N00014-97-R-MS02 DUE 022597 POC Mary Sandy, Contract Specialist, Code 3240.MS, F. Janilea Bays, Contracting Officer, (202) 767-3710 E-MAIL: Click here to forward a request via e-mail, Synopsis@Contracts.nrl.navy.mil.. The purpose of this amendment is to provide additional information in response to questions and extend the date for receipt of offers. The synopsis/solicitation was previously published in the Commerce Business Daily on 24 January 1997. The closing date for offers is extended to 4:00 P.M. EST on 25 February 1997. This requirement is a combined synopsis and solicitation following the procedures in FAR 12.603, Streamlined Solicitation for Commercial Items, therefore no list of vendors invited to submit proposals exists. The floor area must be 10' x 10' which is a 1:1 aspect ratio. If the contractor is unable to project a 10' x 10' image on the floor, the proposed floor image size must be specified in the proposal. The minimum acceptable floor image size is 10' x 7.5' with the 10' side along the back of the structure. The 10' 10" height of the available space is the height to the bottom of the roof trusses. The area between the roof trusses is not guaranteed to be free of obstructions such as air conditioning ducts and power conduits. Use of this space is permitted as long as it does not interfere with any existing equipment or alter the integrity of the trusses or the roof. The projectors must have a resolution of at least 1280 x 1024 pixels, automatic locking vertical deflection of up to 120 Hz, automatic locking horizontal deflection of 15 KHz to 130 KHz, and RGB input capability with composite sync, separate sync, or sync on green. The technical capability evaluation of proposals will include brightness of the projected image based on projector output, number of mirrors used, projection screen material, and all other factors that contribute to bright, high resolution, seamless images. The use of either rigid or flexible rear-projection screens is acceptable. The offeror must provide the floor imaging surface. The surface must be suitable for foot traffic and must provide sufficient reflectivity for good image viewing. The intersections between vertical screens, and between the floor and the vertical screens must appear seamless. Images projected across the seams must have no distortion. The screens must be flat surfaces mounted at 90 degree angles to each other and to the floor, to create a square box. The vertical screens form the left, back, and right sides of the box, and the floor is the bottom of the box. The front of box is open (i.e., no screen) to allow user entry into the structure. Use of mirrors to fold projected light paths is acceptable. No projectors, speakers, or cabling is permitted within the 10' x 10' x 7.5' structure. Projector mounting bases must be sturdy enough to prevent accidental movement of projectors that would cause misalignment of projector and screen. The equipment rack must be located within the 32' x 25' area but outside of the 10' x 10' x 7.5' structure. Circuits will be provided along the perimeter of the 32' x 25' area (including the ceiling). Based on the expected positioning of the structure, 10' power cords should be sufficient for the projectors. The equipment rack must be positioned so that power can be obtained from wall outlets along the perimeter. Projectors and other equipment must be mounted either on the projection screen structure or on separate stands. Projectors must not be attached to the building. Conduit is not required for cable runs. All cabling provided by the contractor must fit within the 32' x 25' x 10' 10" area which will have no walls or ceiling. Unassembled components should be able to fit through a standard 3' x 6 '8" door. The room is located on the first floor with direct access to an adjacent parking lot. The room will be lightproof in that there will be no windows in the room. Focusing and convergence of the projectors must be performed without the use of any external equipment or computers. The vertical screens must be rear projection but there is no gain requirement. The walls in the room where the structure will be located are drywall painted flat black. The floor is carpeted. No drawing or floor plan of the proposed space is available. (0045)

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