VA Denver Distribution Center, P.O. Box 25166, Denver, CO 80225-0166

59 -- ELECTRONIC DISPLAY BOARD DUE 033197 POC Contracting Officer, Gail A. Hixon, (303) 914-5182 The VA National Cemetery Service would like to obtain an electronic alphanumeric display board for exterior use. This display board will provide cemetery funeral service information throughout the day to visitors arriving via automobile. Time between display updates will likely be every 10 minutes to an hour. The sign will will be installed at the side of the entry road to the site from 5 to 15 feet from the back of curb. The sign will face the late day sun. It will not typically be in operation during over night. The needs and requirements for this display follow: PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS -- 8 display lines; 20-25 number of characters in each line; letter size 2" to 3"' high contrast letter/background combination permitting precise readability in direct sunlight; sign exterior shall be resistant to weather and sunlight degradation; display fact must not promote reflection or glare; entire display must be vandal resistant; display and components must not be affected by weather extremes; sign finish shall not require paint maintenance; sign will be installed with the bottom of the sign approx. 2' AGL; sign shall be mounted between two posts or pedestal; sign must be constructed so maintenance and repairs can be conducted on site; exterior lighting is not planned; approx 1 foot of inactive display space shall be provided on the sign body above the active display elements for permanent information such as facility name and display column headings. OPERATION REQUIREMENTS must be able to operate continuously; message must be able to be changed/controlled instantly via remote computer utilizing Window 95 operating system; software that drives the display shall not prevent concurrent applications from running on the computer; signal for the display drivers will be sent from a standard PC serial port; distance from the computer to the sign is approximately 400 feet; any signal amplification, drivers or controllers to provide the necessary signal strength and quality to the sign shall be provided by the sign supplier; power available for the sign will be standard 120V single phase ~10 amp with no conditioning; any environmental conditioning or power modifications required for the sign components must be housed within the sign body; access shall be provided in the sign exterior for any programmed maintenance of interior components; detailed installation requirements and maintenance information must be provided. Firms believing that they can provide the required sign are invited to submit an affirmative response to this notice. Firms should state their business size, include literature, brochures, and capabilities summaries pertaining to this need. Interested firms are requested to respond by March 31, 1997, and include a point of contact. Interested sources should sent information to Contracting (905C), VA Denver Distribution Center, PO Box 25166, Denver, Colorado 80225-0166. THE SUBMISSION OF THIS INFORMATION IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT TO PROCURE ANY ITEMS/SERVICES, NOR FOR THE GOVERNMENT TO PAY FOR THE INFORMATION RECEIVED. NO SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS EXIST. (0069)

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