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67 -- IMAGESETTER SOL 52-DGNC-7-90049 DUE 070897 POC Greg Smith 301-713-0823 x118 or by fax at 301-713-0806 E-MAIL: click here to contact the agency point of contact via e-mail, Gregory.N.Smith@NOAA.gov. This is a re-advertisement of a publication that appeared in the January 31, 1997, edition of the CBD. Firms that responded to that announcement will be provided a copy of the RFP and need not re-apply. NOAA seeks to purchase one imagesetting system for use by the National Ocean Service. Recording device shall accept up to 48 inch width media (film) by 65 inch length. The output imaging capability shall range in format size from a minimum 25x30 inches imaged area to an imaged area of at least 42x60 inches. Equipment shall accept 0.007 inch film thickness. Require vacuum capability to hold film in contact with drum while imaging. Require in-line processing bridge to interface with existing Gov't photographic processors (55 inch Colex RTBW-L; or a 49 inch Kodamatic 125A). Resolution of at least 2400 dpi with a minimum dot size of 0.001 inches in diameter. Require delivery, installation, and maintenance for a period of one year. Contract will also contain an option to relocate the equipment and four one-year options for continued maintenance. All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. (0142)

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