Federal Communications Commission, Contracts and Purchasing Center, 445 12th St., SW, Washington, DC 20554

B -- SOUND MASKING SYSTEM POC Randi Bettencourt, Contracting Officer,(202) 418-0932 Request for Information(RFI). The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) seeks sources and information related to the design, implementation, oversight and final testing of an electronic sound masking system for the purpose of increasing the privacy level to an acceptable range. There are standards for acoustical ratings. The standard is based on the decibel(dB) scale and is comprised of the NIC (Partition Noise Rating), the NC (Background Noise Rating) and the SPP (Privacy Rating). The SPP is the sum of the NIC and the NC. Testing was conducted at the FCC facility and the SPP ratings were rated from no privacy at all to fair privacy for some areas. The purpose of this RFI is to investigate current and innovative technologies in the area of electronic sound masking. In order to initiate an exchange of information, the FCC requests that interested parties (certified acoustical engineers) submit any or both of the following in writing : (1) an up to 15 page concept paper; (2) product brochures or marketing materials. Responses to this RFI should be mailed to Federal Communications Commission, Contracts and Purchasing Center, 445 12th Street SW, ATTN: Randi Bettencourt, Washington, DC 20554 within 14 calendar days after publication of this CBD announcement. Faxes will not be accepted. This RFI is for planning purposes only, and shall not be construed as a Request For Proposal (RFP) or as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any follow-on acquisitions. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this RFI or otherwise pay for the information solicited. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of the submission of responses to this RFI. The Government reserves the right to reject in whole or in part any industry input as a result of this RFI. Posted 04/18/00 (W-SN446161). (0109)

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