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67 -- REQUEST FOR INFORMATION FOR SOURCES FOR SCANNING EQUIPMENT POC Jane L. Conniff, Contracting Officer, (303) 236-5900 x334 (MS 204B) This is not an announcement of solicitation. This is a Request for Information. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)is currently investigating methods for converting all of the USGS topographic map separates into raster digital format and therefore is requesting information on commercial, off-the-shelf scanning hardware and software packages that will allow the conversion of map negative, positive, and separate features to raster data files. Specific requirements for the system are as follows: 1) The ability to scan a minimum size of 24 X 30 inches, .007 inch think, screened negative or positive, or scribe separate in under ten minutes; 2) Capture sufficient detail, 1000 dpi optical resolution minimum, to enable the reproduction of map features that meet USGS map symbology standards; 3) Output format is monochrome and industry standard (e.g. TIFF G4 or .rle); 4) Capture map features directly from the negatives, positives, or scribed separates without making an intermediate copy -- this may require a design that transmits light through the map source to a sensing device on the other side; 5) Maintain positional accuracy throughout the scanned data to within .004 inch, and be 6) an NT/PC based system. Desirable features for the system include: 1) The capability to maintain registration between negative, positive, or separate scans, and 2) The capability to scan map negatives and separates up to 40 X 72 inches. All responsible parties are encouraged to respond in writing. All responses should contain sufficient technical documentation and descriptive literature to sufficiently describe any scanning system that meets the requirements listed above. Technical and commercial pricing information in response to the above description is being requested from private industry in as much detail as organizations are willing to provide. Respondees may also be asked to provide sample scans from media provided by the USGS. Proprietary data that contains restrictions on its release should not be submitted. No formal solicitation or contract will result from this synopsis for industry information; any subsequent solicitation will be synopsized prior to its release. Information responding to this request should be received within thiry (30) days from publication of this notice. Submit responses to Mark Barnes, U.S. Geological Survey, 1400 Independence, Mail Stop 606, Rolla, MO, 65401. Posted 07/16/98 (W-SN224175). (0197)

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