US ARMY MATERIEL COMMAND ACQUISITION CTR, WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE DIVISION, STEAA-WS (BLDG 126W), WSMR NEW MEXICO 88002-5201

59 -- HIGH FRAME RATE DIGITAL COLOR VIDEO CAMERA WITH IRIG TIME STAMP SOL W04WPR-8337-0001 POC Contract Specialist Margaret Carrillo (505) 678-5455 (Site Code DAAD07) This is a notice that White Sands Missile Range (WSMR), NM intends to purchase a High Frame Rate Digital Color Video Camera with IRIG (Inter-Range Instrumentation Group) time stamp. The Government's requirement is to begin the conversion from high speed film image recordings to digital image data recordings to lower operational cost and address environmental impact issues. Field test film camera recorders have good color image quality, 1500 by 1500 pixel resolution, IRIG time stamp, 1000 frames per second, and are rugged and compact. The Government has conducted an on-going market survey in its search for this type of digital camera. This research was conducted via the Internet, trade shows, and other Government ranges. As part of this market survey the Government conducted a side by side recording of a live fire missile launch using existing off-the-shelf digital camera systems. This test was conducted with multiple vendors at White Sands Missile Range on 19 Oct 98. This test identified significant image artifacts on all tested systems. The Kodak Ektapro HG Imager Model 2000, however, best met the Government requirements. Its specifications include: 24 bit color image data, 512 by 384 pixel resolution, 1000 frames per second, variable triggering, 25 usec shutter, 2000 frames of storage, remote Ethernet control, external start, good anti-bloom response, 100 usec IRIG time stamp, small physical package, live NTSC (National Television System Committee) video output, and TIFF (Tagged Image File Format) image file data. Other digital camera systems were investigated but either did not support the color or had unacceptable image artifacts, such as blooming effects. No comparable camera is close for all necessary functional requirements. To be considered, respondents must meet or exceed the performance of the Kodak Ektapro HG Imager Model 2000. In the absence of other qualified sources, it is the intent of the Government to negotiate a sole source procurement under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, "Only One Responsible source and no Other Supplies or Services will Satisfy Agency Requirements," to EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY, Motion Analysis Systems Division, 11633 Sorrento Valley Rd, San Diego, CA 92121-1097. This action will be a firm fixed price indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract for a base period of one year with two one-year options to extend. This procurement action is for the acquisition of up to 30 units over a three year period. Note 22 applies, however, all offers received within 15 days after date of publication of original synopsis will be considered by the Government. Interested parties are invited to respond to this synopsis. Please call (505) 678-5455 or fax information to (505) 678-5107. Posted 01/06/99 (I-SN285628). (0006)

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