Department of Veterans Affairs 526/90C, 130 West Kingsbridge Road, Room 2C-80, Bronx, New York 10468

70 -- SITUATION ROOM VIDEO WALL COMPLEX SOL 526-76-97 DUE 091897 POC Rufino M. Villaluz, (718)-579-1647 This is a combined synopsis solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; RFP 526-76-97 is issued as a request for proposal and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46. This action is being done under simplified acquisition procedures. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code is 7373. The small business size standard is $18 Million. The VAMC Bronx, NY intends to award to IMTECH Corporation, Two Stewart Court, Denville, NJ 07834 on a Sole Source basis because the IMTECH Corporation is the only Vendor in the U.S. with this identified Digital Processing Technology. IMTECH Corporation is the recognized leading organization in complex design, integration and expertise. IMTECH Digital Processing Technology is state-of-the art and requires expertise and experience. With their technology, they can provide the 3X3 Frame Video Wall Projection System for the VAMC Bronx, NY Situation Room Video Wall Complex. The system includes Pioneer 40" projection cubes (35khz horizontal frequency), Video and Audio inputs from PC (2) generated high definition graphics, videotape, Laser disk, Broadcast TV. It also includes all processing components, projection cubes, source equipment and computers, control systems software, audio components, rack with environmental and utility systems, cables, system design, project management, integration, installation, dual multi-media production (media to include service), training, shipment, pre-build, testing, on-site support maintenance and shipping. IMTECH system is configured to be capable of sampling input signal at a minimum of 120mhz, in 24 bit RGB, and display full resolution 1280 x 1024 non-interlaced computer graphics across four or more projection cubes and will display up to 4 high resolution sources simultaneously. Display of any and all signal types including NTSC, HDTV and computer graphics simultaneously and be able to switch between these sources seamlessly. System also includes touch screen, time based 24-hour minimum programmable control with daily scheduling, Web browser with "push" content, Laser disc player with continually available Laser discs or similar, Cable (or DSS), VHS tape deck (or other format). Required delivery is 30 days from contract award. F.O.B. Point: Destination, VAMC Bronx, NY. Delivery Location: Chief, IRM Program (526/003), Bldg 100, VAMC Bronx, 130 West Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, NY 10468. Interested offerors may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement by submitting a capability statement. The capability statement must provide adequate information and qualifications of your ability to provide the requested system in order for the Government to consider whether to open this request for competition. However, all capability statements received within 5 days after date of preparation of this synopsis/solicitation will be considered by the Government. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items are applicable to this requisition. Award will be made to the technically acceptable offeror. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial items apply to this acquisition and includes the clause at FAR 52.212-5, Executive Orders-Commercial items, applies to this acquisition and includes the following FAR clauses: 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity, 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans, 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers, 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, 52.225-3, Buy American Act-Supplies, 52.232-18, Subject to Availability of Funds, 52.233-3, Protest After Award. The proposal shall be submitted along with a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.213-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial items, to the VAMC Bronx (526/90C), 130 West Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, NY 10468, ATTN: Rufino M. Villaluz, Solicitation Number RFP 526-76-97. Submission must be received by 3:00 PM Eastern Time on September 18, 1997. (0252)

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