U.S. Forest Service, Northern Province Acquisitions, 2400 Washington Avenue, Redding, CA 96001

70 -- VIDEO CONFERENCE EQUIPMENT SOL RFQ NP-14-98-80 DUE 092398 POC Contact Jeannie Teall, 530 242-2226/Contracting Officer Cleveland Percy The USDA Forest Service, Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Redding, CA has a need for video conference equipment with the following: (1) 30 frames per second (fps); (2) uses three ISDN lines for a total bandwidth of 384 kbps; (3) audio capabilities compliant with G.711, G.722 and G728; (4) video complies with H320 plus, H261 and H263; (5) CCD color camera, NTSC or PAL, 10 or 12 X and zoom, F1.8 lens, min illum, 7 lux, manual and auto exposure with white balance control, handles H281, foreign camera control; (6) 32-inch monitor with PIP capability, including portable stand; (7) voice optimized external to video screen speakers; (8) multiple input and output support; (9) handles point-to-point and multipoint using H320 bridges; (10) interfaces with microcomputers for integration with other devices, T120 compliant; (11) voice optimized microphone(s); (12) voice activated camera that locates and frames speaking participants; (13) extensive use of use feature such as cordless remote control, presets, far end camera control zoom, pan; (14) industry standard CODEX. Delivery will be made FOB to USDA Forest Service, Shasta-Trinity National Forest, 2400 Washington Avenue, Redding, CA 96001, ATTN: Bob Mobley. Delivery is required within two weeks after receipt of order. This is a combined synopsis/request for quotations for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations, as supplemented by additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only request for quotation; proposals are being requested and a written request for quotation will not be issued, RFQ NP-14-98-80, this number must be referenced on all communications and proposals. The request for quotations document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-06. The Clause 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Clause 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items and the following evaluation criteria; 1. Technical capability to meet government's requirements; 2. Past performance; 3. Price. These criteria are listed in descending order of importance. Award may be made based on initial submissions and without discussions or negotiations with offerors. Award may be made to other than the low quoter if another proposal is rated more technically advantageous to the Government. The following clauses are included as part of this request for quotations; 52-212-3-Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items; 52.212-4-Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; 52-212-5, -- Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes, which includes the following: 52-203-6, 52.203-10, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-3652.222-37, 52.225-3. The SIC Code is 3663 with a size standard of 500 employees. All proposals are due by September 23, 1998, 4:30 P.M., local time at USDA Forest Service, Northern Province Acquisition, Redding Office, 2400 Washington Avenue, Redding, CA 96001. Posted 09/08/98 (W-SN247090). (0251)

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