National Imagery and Mapping Agency, Attn: PCU, MS D-88, 4600 Sangamore Road, Bethesda, MD 20816-5003

36 -- OFF-LINE ORTHOPHOTO PRINTING SYSTEM (OLOPS) POC Contact Charlean Thompson, 301-227-2158 The National Imagery and Mapping Agency (NIMA) intends to issue a sole source award to Vision International for the Softplotter software for the Off-line Orthophoto Printing System (OLOPS) replacement. The software is required to provide the following: orthogeneration of mono imagery (no stereo needed); true Triangular Irregular Network (TIN) capability; Digital Terrain Elevation Data (DTED) generation over void areas; direct file capability with ERDAS IMAGINE software; compatibility for Controlled Image Base (CIB) throughput; and conversion capability of ellipsoid to and from geoid using the new WGS-84 Earth Gravity Mode 86 (EGM 96). This synopsis is a notice of intent and should not be considered a RFP. No solicitation document exists and requests for such a document will be considered an invalid response. Vendors who feel they can provide the required services should submit documentation that demonstrates interested source's ability to meet the Government's requirement and that is advantageous to the Government to consider such other sources. Responses must be received within 15 calendar days of the publication in the CBD. If a response is made it must be in writing and shall include all applicable charges and sufficient documentation to establish a bona-fide capability to satisfy the stated requirement. No telephonic quotations will be allowed. If no affirmative responses are received within the stated time frame indicating that a comparable source is more advantageous to the Government, a contract will be placed with Vision International. (0237)

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