70 -- INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: DIGITAL BETACAM VIDEOTAPE RECORDERS Notice of Intent to Negotiate a sole source contract utilizing Simplified Acquistion procedures under the authority of FAR Part 13 with Sony Electronic Inc., 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ 07656-8003 for Sony DVW-A500 Digital Betacam editing recorder with analog Betacam SP playback capability. Coefficient recording (component digital), pre-read capability for video and audio. SMPTE 259M serial digital V/A interface, built-in analog video and audio interfaces, optional composite analog input, 4:3 and 16:9 capability. Cassette dimensions same as analog Betacam SP, maximum record/play time: small cassette -- 40 minutes; large cassette -- 124 minutes; dynamic tracking at -1 to +3 times normal speed, digital jog sound for precise audio monitoring, video program play at +/- 15% in 0.1% steps, audio pitch correction option for program play, 10 bit 4:2:2 serial digital interface and processing, four editable 20 bit digital audio channels, high speed shuttle with picture, 50 times normal speed, same machinesize as BVW series Betacam, built-in AES/EBU digital audio interfaces. All supplied accessories: power cord (1): RCC-5G 9-pin Remote Control Cable (1); PSW 4x16 Screws for Rack Mounting (4); Operation Manual (1); Installation Manual (1); Maintenance Manual Part 1(1). A BKDW-505 Analog composite input board and a RMM-110/US 19: Rack Mount Kit for PVW series VTRs (color matched to PVW DVW series) must be included. The government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. The government believes that only one responsible source can provide the supplies/services that will satisfy the Library's requirements. No other manufacturer makes or provides a serial digital component videotape format. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes but responses received on or before September 24, 1999, 2:00 p.m. will be considered. A determination by the Contracting Officer not to compete this proposed action based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Contracting Officer. Information received will be considered solely for the purposes of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Please email comments/responses to Morgan Day, Procurement Assistant at: mday@loc.gov Reference: RFQ99-22. Posted 09/17/99 (W-SN381505).

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