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70 -- GENERAL-PURPOSE AUTOMATED DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT (INCLUDING FIRMWARE), SOFTWARE, SUPPLIES, AND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT SOL 6TSA-97-DJH-0095 DUE 050997 POC Point of Contact -- Contact Delta Helm by Fax (816)823-3322 The General Services Administration intends to issue a contract to Summit Solutions, Inc., Leavenworth, KS under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 through solicitation number 6TSA-97-DJH-0095. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 90-42. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. A J&A for Other than Full and Open Competition is being prepared in support of this acquisition. This procurement shall cover Desktop Video Teleconferencing Systems consisting of Workstations with the following integrated requirements: Desktop products must support operation in ITU H.320 Common Intermediate Format (QCIF) Modes Standards in Full Common Intermediate Format (FCIF) at all ITU H.320 transfer rates in multiples of 56/65kbps from 112 to 384kbps. Desktop products must be capable of operating from 15-22fps in FCIF and up to 30fps in QCIF. CODEC Inputs required: Audio balanced microphone and line level, S-video or composite (NTSC/PAL), and Analog VGA from standard SVGA controller card. CODEC Outputs required: Audio output to amplified speakers and line level, VGA (16M colors) up to 1280 x 1024 at 72 Hz (minimum), Controllable "self-view" signal, and Camera control signals. Mini desk-top NTSC video camera, microphone and speakers (powered); Application software allowing VTC connections via ISDN, Frame Relay, Point to Point data communications or Ethernet on demand. Video Gateways configured to: enable VTC workstations to place video calls over LAN or WAN connections, share ISDN resources between VTC workstations, and manage "dial plans" for all DVTC network subscribers. Integration requiring: Vendor to deliver configured and fully functional Windows 95 VTC workstations with "point and click" user friendly applications; Vendor shall guarantee equipment to be compatible with existing government networks to include the Defense Simulation Internet (DSI) VTC equipment; Systems must be capable of video conferences using TCP/IP protocol, ISDN protocol and the DSI backbone infrastructure. Application software must allow for end-user initiated, unscheduled, point-to-point conferences with fully integrated Windows 95 compliant application sharing and white board capabilities; Systems must be capable of a multicast/broadcast mode in which a minimum of eight locations can receive audio and video from a single source; Vendor shall provide an optional multi-point capability with the following features: continuous presence for up to five conference participants (audio & video), minimum of eight total conference participants, minimum of two simultaneous conferences, one continuous presence (audio & video) and one standard (video switches after a participant speaks for two seconds), and conference participants may be connected using TCP/IP, ISDN or DCTN; Vendor shall coordinate and oversee, on the government's behalf, efforts by the equipment manufacturers to incorporate additional features as maybe identified by the user technically consistent within the frame work of the client network. Connections must be able to support 56kbs through 768kbs over ethernet, frame relay, point to point circuits and ISDN (up to 384 on ISDN). Long haul network communications may be required over existing frame relay data communications networks. ISDN resources may be shared between systems across distant point to point or frame relay circuits. Circuit routing, whether ISDN, frame relay or ethernet should be completely transparent to the user. In addition, non-traditional video communications links such as MRC-142 tactical VHF, TRC-170 microwave, Wireless LAN out to 30 miles and FCC-100 with microwave may be required. To the maximum extent possible, the contractor shall reutilize "legacy" equipment. Links provided by vendor must be open architecture, capable of supporting shared ISDN resources, frame relay, TCP/IP, ATM and connecting legacy terminal equipment without physically reconfiguring the VTC hardware. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. All proposals received within 5 days of this synopsis will be considered by the government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Inquiries will only be accepted by FAX at the number shown above. (AC0597005-05) (0122)

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