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70 -- TANGENT SCANNER SOL S-LC99025 DUE 032299 POC Valda Murfree-Fleming, (202) 707-0468 email: vmur@loc.gov The Library of Congress intends to negotiate on a sole-source basis with Tangent Imaging Systems, 649 North Lewis Road, Suite 220, Limerick, PA 19468 for the purchase of the Tangent Artisan 2000g. The Library of Congress intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.3202-1. The Library of Congress believes that Tangent Imaging Corp. is the only vendor that can provide a scanner with the salient characteristics as follows: 1. Flatbed scanning surface that is at the same horizontal level as the frame that holds the flatbed scanning surface. This is required to prevent item damage in the scanning process; 2. Scanning area of 24" x 36". This is required to minimize scanning time of single sheet maps and reduce post processing of larger format maps that must be electronically stitched together; 3. A 6000 element CCD. This is required for high sensitivity low noise and freedom from color distortion; 4. Software selectable resolution of 250/500 DPI. This is required for the range of map types that must be scanned; 5. 24-bit image capture and output. This is required for high quality color and black and white image capture; 6. Software selectable sub scan region is required to reduce scan area for smaller maps and eliminated time consuming post processing for smaller map sizes; 7. Data rate greater than 3 megabytes/sec this is required because large maps range from 200 to 250 megabytes in size and lesser speeds reduce throughput of scan workflow; 8. Footprint that will fit within 40" x 60" space. This is the amount of space that is available under office space constraints; 9. 33" to 37" high (floor or table top models are acceptable) This is the best working height range for map scanning; 10. Must work with existing AC electrical service. Battery driven devices generate fall off in scan quality as the battery degrades. All interested parties may identify their capability to respond to the requirements described above. All interested parties may identify their capability to respond to the requirement by providing supporting evidence that they can furnish the required specific equipment. This is a notice of intent and not a request for proposal. No solicitation is available. Interested vendors shall (1) include information on the proposed equipment which clearly supports the requirement outlined above and; (2) provide itemized pricing that is sufficient to make a determination that competition is feasible. Response to this synopsis must be made in writing. All responses received within 15 days of the date of publication of this synopsis will be considered. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Responses will only be accepted in writing to the attention of Valda Murfree-Fleming at the address indicated above, or by fax to: (202) 707-8611 REF: S-LC99025 Posted 02/25/99 (W-SN302407). (0056)

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