Department of Defense, Television-Audio Support Activity (T-ASA), March Contracting, 1363 Z Street, March ARB, CA 92518-2717

36 -- TELEVISION MASTER CONTROL SYSTEM SOL MDA113-98-R-0020 DUE 082898 POC Ruth Newton, Contract Specialist (909) 413-2235/FAX (909) 413-2432 or Artimae Shepherd, Contracting Officer (909) 413-2303 The Government seeks a Television Master Control System that shall be capable of delivering four (4) separate analog NTSC television channels to the Armed Forces Radio and Television Service (AFRTS) Television -- Direct To Sailor (TV-DTS) satellite transmission network. The System shall be comprised of three subsystems, which shall include a video server subsystem, a switching and signal routing subsystem, and a television automation subsystem. The Video Server Subsystem shall provide a tapeless, hard drive based video file storage system, which shall include the capability to record, store, and playback television programming material. The Switching and Routing Subsystem shall provide on-air switching and routing of four television signals based upon electronic control inputs from the Television Automation Subsystem and manual inputs from master control room operators. The Switching and Routing Subsystem shall also provide for all master control room video and audio signal routing between all TV-DTS master control room equipment and subsystems capable of receiving such signals. The Television Automation Subsystem shall be the main control point for TV-DTS master control room operations. The Television Automation Subsystem shall be the primary entry point for schedule and playlist data needed by TV-DTS equipment such as, for example, the Video Server Subsystem. The Television Automation Subsystem shall be interconnected to the AFRTS-BC Alamar automation system. This TV-DTS to AFRTS-BC automation interface shall support full access and control by both automation systems over all devices connected to both automation systems. The solicitation shall include installation and training, both at the contractor's facility (if applicable), as well as, Government facilities. The Request for Proposal (RFP) shall be issued on about 98 JUL 24. There will be a pre-proposal conference held at the Armed Forces Radio and Television Services, 1363 Z Street Bldg 2730, March ARB, CA 92518-2017, which shall be listed in the RFP. Contractor receiving the award must be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) -- NO EXCEPTIONS. In order to register you may apply through the internet at "http://ccr.edi.disa.mil," and you will have to have your DUNS number in order to apply (Dun & Bradstreet). The SIC Code is 3663 and the size standard is 750 employees. Please provide your request for a bid package in writing to T-ASA March Contracting, Attn: Ruth Newton, 1363 Z Street, Bldg 2730, March ARB CA 92518-2017 or by FAX (909) 413-2432. Telephonic requests will not be honored. See Note 1. Posted 07/08/98. (0189)

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