70 -- LAB-IN-A-BAG DATA COLLECTION SYSTEM The Social Security Administration (SSA) intends to negotiate solely with Norm Wilcox Associates, 4574 Timbery Court, Suite 200, Jefferson, MD for a "Lab-in-a-Bag" Data Collection System. The "Lab-in-a-Bag" is a portable usability lab which is housed in a carry-on luggage case with wheels and a telescoping handle. It integrates the following equipment into a unit that weighs less than 40 lbs and qualifies as a carry on luggage: 1. High resolution Sony DVC digital video tape recorder with 4" LCD monitor, S- video and composite video inputs and one hour recording capability. 2. SVGA data scan converter (1024x768 max pel resolution) with 2X zoom control. 3. One remote color video camera for recording of the test subject's actions. 4. One participant audio system -- camera microphone and local speaker. 5. One test administrator intercom audio system -- hand microphone and local speaker. 6. Hardware interface for software control of recording VCR. 7. Hardware tape time code recording system. 8. Time code based data logging software ("Observant") to record test events. 9. Two 25' cables for connection to camera and participant PC video output. 10. Wheeled suitcase travel enclosure. 11. Onsite installation and testing services. 12. Three days of on-site training. 13. Power supply. The "Lab-in-a-Bag" equipment described above is supplemented with the following items that are required only when the unit is used in the SSA permanent Usability Labs. These items are required to capture the audio portions of telephone interview simulations, to support editing of the digital files created by the "Lab-in-a-Bag" recorder, and to provide video signals and keyboard/mouse controls of the lab equipment to observers in the presentation room. 1. One PC digital editing card with Adobe Premiere software. 2. 125' SVGA shielded able to link the lab's control room to the presentation room. 3. One remote participant workstation keyboard and mouse control unit. 4. Two multi-position video controls to switch local keyboard, mouseand video signal between the lab's control room to the presentation room. 5. One analog telephone monitoring attachment that supports observation and recording of telephone test scenarios. The system shall have a one-year warranty. Interested parties must respond to this notice within 15 calendar days from the date of this publication. When responding to this announcement, respondents should refer to LAB99. Responses should be submitted to the address cited at the beginning of this notice. FAXED RESPONSES SHALL NOT BE PERMITTED. The Government does not intend to pay for information provided. WEB: Download Solicitation when/if available, http://www.ssa.gov/oag. E-MAIL: Contracting Officer, SSA/OAG, RITA.CARTER@ssa.gov. Posted 09/02/99 (D-SN375705).

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