USDA-ARS-MWA, Contracting Office, 1815 N. University Street, Peoria, IL 61604

67 -- CLOSED CIRCUIT VIDEO SYSTEM, LIVESTOCK BEHAVIORAL RESEACH LABORATORY SOL 5114-8-0100 DUE 060298 POC Lori J. Houghton, 309-681-6616 The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Midwest Area, Livestock Behavior Research Laboratory, West Lafayette, IN has the requirement for a custom laboratory closed circuit video system. This 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; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation No. 5114-8-0100 is being issued as a Request for Quotation. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-04. The solicitation is 100% set-aside for small businesses. Standard Industrial Classification Code 3669 with a corresponding size standard of 750 employees applies to qualify as a small business. CAMERAS, HOUSINGS, LENSES, AND MOUNTING SYSTEM: CLIN 0001 Monochrome Very-High Resolution (250,000 pixels) Visible and Infrared Light Sensitive compact (1.3 x 1.3 x 1.8") CCD Chip Camera with 0.05 lux sensitivity and Electronic CCD Iris Shutter with speeds from 1/60 to 1/100,000 sec. With switchable automatic gain control, 32 each; CLIN 0002 Waterproof (to 10 meters (33 ft.)) and Dustproof O-Ring Sealed Miniature Two Piece Compact Machined Black Anodized Aluminum Camera Housing (2 in. Dia. X 4.5 in. Long (50 x 115 mm)) with Mar-Resistant Flat Lexan Lens Port, O-Ring Sealed Moisture Purging Port, Aluminum Camera Mounting Platen and 2 " x 3 1/4" (65 x 86 mm) Black Delrin Baseplate, 32 each; CLIN 0003 Waterproof (to 10 meters (33 ft.)) Unitized Power and Video Jack with cap, 32 each; Note: The housing is to be designed to allow access to camera and lens for adjustment or moisture purging without demounting the baseplate from the ceiling grid. CLIN 0004 Field Changeable 2.6 mm (116 degree horiz. 94 degree vert.) Ultra Wide Angle Lens with Manual Iris and Focus, 32 each; Note: This system of camera and lens will allow unmasked coverage of an area of approximately 23 x 31 feet from a distance of 12 feet. POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM: CLIN 0005 Sixteen Channel Rack Mount Power Supply System allows operation of each Quadrants Cameras at Distances to 300 feet (2 units high each), 2 each: DISPLAY AND ANALYSIS MONITOR SYSTEM OPTIONS: CLIN 0006 20 " (diag) Very High Resolution (500 + Line) Looping Color Monitors (120 VAC) with cables, 2 each; CLIN 0007 Slide rail kits to rack mount above monitors, 2 each; CLIN 0008 Sixteen Channel Full Duplex Monochrome Multiplexer with Programmable Interleave at up to 60 fields per second for output to Fieldcam TLV in Time Lapse or Real Time Mode. During record or playback, user can select full frame display of any channel, picture in picture, area zoom, a quad display, a nine up display or the full sixteen cameras. Character generator allows each channel to display an eight character title. System allows previously recorded tapes to be demultiplexed and reviewed while system is multiplexing current images (requires separate playback decks) Priority sensing of active channels and auto switching. RS 232 controller jack is standard; 2 each. CLIN 0009 0010 19" wide standard rack width in a 79" high cabinet that is 19" deep, 1 each; CLIN 0011 Sets of Rack Casters (one set for previously purchased rack), 2 each. CLIN System integration, component checkout and miscellaneous cabling, 1 Lot. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, and FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items apply to this acquisition. Quotations will be evaluated on price, past performance, and proof of experience with this kind of equipment. Offers to include a commercial warranty for equipment. Progress payments based on performance elements may be negotiated. Delivery of equipment to be within 60 days after receipt of award to the Livestock Behavioral Research Laboratory in West Lafayette, IN. Offer must include a 30 calendar day acceptance period. Offers are to be received Not Later than the Close of Business, June 2, 1998 at USDA-ARS-MWA, Contracting Office, 1815 N. University Street, Peoria, IL 61604. The POC for this acquisition is Lori J. Houghton, (309) 681-6616. (0138)

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