Army Research Laboratory, Attn: AMSRL-CS-PR-AP, Abeerden Proving Grounds, MD 21005-5066

D -- INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES, INCLUDING TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES SOL W813LT-9175-7004 DUE 071699 POC Bonita Zander, Purchasing Agent, 410-278-6515, Jean Craig, Contracting Officer, 410-278-6517 The contractor shall perform the following tasks for the Army Research Laboratory, Weapons and Materials Directorate, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD: (a) Develop new software for the PVT-200 Vision Front End Processor (originally developed as the Sarnoff VFE-200) to permit the creation of high resolution still images from a stream of video frames; (b) Redesign and simplify graphical user interface originally developed for CTAC by Sarnoff to incorporate recommendations from operators based upon field experience with the system; and (c) User training and development of documentation for the upgraded software. Deliverables: (a) Demonstration of enhanced software for initial evaluation and feedback, approximately four (4) months after initiation of technical effort; (b) Upgrade and installation of the final application software in the three (3) existing CTAC systems, procurred under previous contracts; (c) User training (to be performed concurrently with software installation); and (d) User manual. Period ofPerformance will be 20 July 1999 to 15 January 2000. It is the intent of the government to award a contract on a sole source basis to Sarnoff Corporation, Princeton, NJ, pursuant to FAR 6.302-1. The proposed contract action is for software development for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within fifteen (15) days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Quotes may be faxed to (410) 278-6522. All responsible sources may submit a bid or proposal which will be considered by the Agency. No telephone requests will be honored. See Numbered Note(s):22 Posted 06/29/99 (W-SN348238). (0180)

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