NASA/Ames Research Center, JA:M/S 241-1, Moffett Field, CA 94035-1000

D -- SONY DVW A500 DIGITAL BETACAM RECORD/PLAY DECK SOL RFO2-36305 -- MMH DUE 090297 POC Micheli Hull, Contract Specialist, Phone (650) 604-1751, Fax (650) 604-4646, Email mhull@mail.arc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://procurement.nasa.gov/EPS/ARC/date.html#RFO2-36305 -- MMH. E-MAIL: Micheli Hull, mhull@mail.arc.nasa.gov. This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This notice is being issued as a Request for Offers (RFO) for 2 each of the Sony DVW A500 Digital Betacam Record/Play Decks. The items must meet the following specifications: 1) compatible with currently owned Sony analog Betacam SP tapes; 2) provide component record/playback video signals in both digital and analog formats; 3) dynamic motion control; 4) SMPTE time code control; 5) 4 channels of audio plus CUE channel; 6) compatible with Sony edit controller protocol in existing edit system. This procurement is being conducted under the NASA MidRange Pilot Test Program approved by the Office of Federal Procurement Policy. The provisions and clauses in the RFO are those in effect through FAC 90-46. The SIC code and the small business size standard for this procurement are 3669 and 750 number of employees. The offeror shall state in their offer their size status for this procurement. All responsible business sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. Delivery to NASA Ames Research Center is required within 30 days ARO. Delivery shall be FOB Destination. The DPAS rating for this procurement is DO-C9. Offers for the items(s) described above may be mailed or faxed to the identified point of contact and include, solicitation number, FOB destination to this Center, proposed delivery schedule, discount/payment terms, warranty duration (if applicable), taxpayer identification number (TIN), identification of any special commercial terms, and be signed by an authorized company representative. Offerors are encouraged to use the Standard Form 1449, Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items form found at URL: http://procure.arc.nasa.gov/Acq/Standard_ Forms/Index.html to submit a offer. Offerors shall provide the information required by FAR 52.212-1. If other than the brand name identified is offered, then the offeror shall indicate the manufacturer, brand, and model/part number offered and provide a description in sufficient detail to show that the product offered meets the specifications and brand name identified in this notice. If the end product(s) offered is other than domestic end product(s) as defined in the clause entitled "Buy American Act -- Supplies," the offeror shall so state and shall list the country of origin. The Representations and Certifications required by FAR 52.2l2-3 (which may be obtained via the internet at URL: ftp://msfcinfo.msfc.nasa.gov/pub/reps_certs/midrange/) shall be required from the successful offeror(s) prior to award. FAR 52.212-4 is applicable. FAR 52.212-5 is applicable with the exception of 52.225-21 Alternate I, 52.239-1, 52.247-64, 52.222-41, 52.222-52, 52.222-43, 52.222-44, 52.222-47. Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing no later than August 22, 1997. Offers are due by close of business on September 2, 1997 to the address and identified point of contact specified above. Selection and award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror in accordance with NFS 1871.401-3(b). Technical acceptability will be determined by information submitted by the offeror providing a description in sufficient detail to show that the product offered meets the Government's requirement. An ombudsman has been appointed -- See Note "B". Prospective offerors shall notify this office of their intent to submit an offer. It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor this site for the release of amendments (if any). Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of this combination synopsis/solicitation and amendments (if any). Hard copies may be obtained from the identified point of contact; however, the closing date is as stated in this combination synopsis/solicitation,inclusive of any amendments. Any referenced numbered notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nnotes.htm. (0230)

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