NASA/John F. Kennedy Space Center, Procurement, Kennedy Space Center, FL 32899

58 -- IMPEG-2 VIDEO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION SET CONSISTING OF TWO (2) ENCODERS, TWO (2) DECODERS, ATM INTERFACE,AND CONTROL SOFTWARE (1 EACH REQUIRED) DUE 083199 POC Lynn E. Rafford, Contract Specialist, Phone (407) 867-7364, Fax (407) 867-2042, Email Lynn.Rafford-1@ksc.nasa.gov -- Linda A Ranow, Purchasing Agent, Phone (407) 867-3422, Fax (407) 867-1166, Email Linda.Ranow-1@ksc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/KSC/date.html#9155-6476-AMEND-1. E-MAIL: Lynn E. Rafford, Lynn.Rafford-1@ksc.nasa.gov. This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). IMPEG-2 VIDEO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION SET CONSISTING OF TWO (2) ENCODERS, TWO (2) DECODERS, ATM INTERFACE,AND CONTROL SOFTWARE (1 EACH REQUIRED) Salient Characteristics For IMPEG-2 Video over ATM 1.0 Scope The specifications presented in the document define the requirements for an MPEG-2 broadcast quality video distribution system. The system will encode and decode digital and analog video signals utilizing the standard as defined by the Motion Picture Experts Group. ISO/IEC 13818. The encoded signals will be transmitted on an OC-3 ATM based network. 2.0 General Requirements 1.) 19 inch rack mountable configuration conforming to EIA RS-310. 2.) Chassis/Enclosure shall operate on 110 VAC power supplies. 3.) Chassis/Enclosure shall have a visual indicator which demonstrates the operational state of the device 3.0 Encoder 3.1 Video Compression a) MPEG-2 Main Profile @ Main Level; 4:2:0 sampling. Adjustable data rates from 1.5 to 15 Mbp/s in increments of .5 Mbp/s. b) MPEG-2 4:2:2 Profile @ Main Level; 4:2:2 sampling. Adjustable data rates from 1.5 to 50Mbp/s in increments of .5 Mbp/s. c) GOP structure; flexible user selectable d) Shall support I, P, and B frame coding. 3.2 Video Inputs a) NTSC; 75 Ohm with passive loop-through b) Component Serial Digital(SMPTE 259M); 75 Ohm passive loop-through 3.2 Audio a) Analog inputs; 600 Ohm balanced b) Digital inputs; AES/EBU compliant c) MPEG-2 Layer II compression 4.0 Decoder 4.1 Decoding a) MPEG-2 Main Profile @ Main Level; 4:2:0 sampling b) MPEG-2 4:2:2 Profile @ Main Level: 4:2:2 sampling 4.2 Video Outputs a) NTSC; 75 Ohm passive loop-through b) Serial Component Digital (SMPTE 259M); 75 Ohm passive loop-through 4.3 Audio a) Analog outputs; 600 Ohm balanced b) Digital outputs; AES/EBU compliant c) MPEG-2 Layer II decoding 5.0 Control and Transport 5.1 Local Management a) Shall provide standard interface; (Ethernet, RS232, RS422, RS485) for use in control and configuration of system components. b) Shall provide PC based software management system capable of monitoring and configuring all system components. (Windows NT, 95, or 98) c) Software and system components shall allow in-band management and configuration of all devices via the ATM video transport interface. 5.2 Video Transport Interface a) ATM 0C-3c (155 Mbps) that supports multimode and singlemode interface. b) Support configuration of ATM PVC's; allow administrator to manually configure connections. c) Encapsulation of video using AAL-1 or AAL-5 per ITU-T J.82 and ATM Forum VoD. d) Signaling per ATM Forum UNI 3.1 (SVC support) e) DVB/ASI compliant input/outputs on encoders and decoders. The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 97-_13. All qualified responsible business sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Delivery shall be FOB Destination. The DPAS rating for this procurement is DO-C9. Quotations for the items(s) described above are due by 4:30 PM ON AUGUST 31, 1999 and may be faxed to LYNN RAFFORD, 4O7 867-1166, and include, solicitation number, FOB destination to this Center, proposed delivery schedule, discount/payment terms, warranty duration (if applicable), taxpayer identification number (TIN), identification of any special commercial terms, and be signed by an authorized company representative. Quoters are encouraged to use the Standard Form 1449, Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items form found at URL: http://procure.arc.nasa.gov/Acq/Forms/Index.html to submit a quotation. Quoters shall provide the information required by FAR 52.212-1. If the end product(s) quoted is other than domestic end product(s) as defined in the clause entitled "Buy American Act -- Supplies," the quoter shall so state and shall list the country of origin. The Representations and Certifications required by FAR 52.2l2-3 may be obtained via the internet at URL: http://ec.msfc.nasa.gov/msfc/pub/reps_certs/sats/ FAR 52.212-4 is applicable. FAR 52.212-5 is applicable. Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing no later than 8/27/99. Selection and award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable quoter. Technical acceptability will be determined by information submitted by the quoter providing a description in sufficient detail to show that the product quoted meets the Government's requirement. Quoters must provide copies of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications -- Commercial Items with their quote. See above for where to obtain copies of the form via the Internet. An ombudsman has been appointed -- See Internet Note "B". It is the quoter's responsibility to monitor the following Internet site for the release of amendments (if any): http://procurement.nasa.gov/EPS/KSC/class.html [REPLACE "KSC" WITH THE KSC'S ABBREVIATION] Potential quoters will be responsible for downloading their own copy of this combination synopsis/solicitation and amendments (if any). Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasanote.html Posted 08/25/99 (D-SN372502). (0237)

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