Director, USAMC Acquisition Center, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Attn: STEAA-AE, 4118 Susquehanna Ave., Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5002

67 -- PORTABLE DUAL VIDEO CAMCORDER EDITORS SOL DAAD05-00-B-7006 DUE 072800 POC Ginny Corona -- 410-278-0883, Marjorie Roberts -- 410-278-0874 E-MAIL: Send e-mail to address listed above., marjorie.roberts@sbccom.apgea.army.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. DAAD05-00-B-7006 is issued as an Invitation for Bid. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-17. The U. S. Army Material Command Acquisition Center, Contracting Division, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD has a requirement for the purchase and delivery of Portable Dual Video Camcorder Editors and Digital Camcorders for a base period of one year beginning at date of contract award with two one-year option periods. Descriptions and estimated quantities of each Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) are as follows: CLIN 0001-Portable Dual Video Camcorder Editors (Est. Quantity 15 each) shall include optional Dual Video Input Board (1 each); Optional I.Link/DV Input/Output Board (1 each); AC Adapter Pac (1 each); Battery Charger (1 each); and Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery (2 each). As a minimum, CLIN 0001 shall meet the following specifications: (a) ability to record in the DVCAM format up to 3 hours on a single standard size cassette and capable of playing back both DVCAM format and consumer DV format recorded tapes without any special adapters; (b) requirement of a dual video input where two cameras can be connected and the output of either one recorded; (c) the display of both camera inputs must be able to be viewed on one screen at the same time using picture-in-picture mode; (d) ability to dock to existing government owned Sony DNW-A25 deck and/or DSR 70 portable editor to allow sequential recording without a break by suing each deck alternately; (e) with two DSR-70 VTRs, up to six hours of continuous recording can be obtained; (f) digital slow function to allow playback of video signals over the range of 9 to 9.5 times normal playback speed in both forward and reverse; (g) power supply system operates on 12 volt battery using existing government owned BP-L60A/L90A lithium-ion batteries; (h) AC power operation is capable with existing government owned Sony CMA-8A via the 4-pin XLR connector. CLIN 0002-Digital Camcorder (Est. Quantity 15 each) shall include Optional Analog composite input board (1 each); C Adaptor Pac (1 each); Battery Charger (1 each); and Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery (2 each). As a minimum, CLIN 0002 shall meet the following specifications: (a) ability to operate in both 16:9 widescreen and conventional 4:3 mode without any conversion equipment; (b) ability to operate as a stand-alone recorder when an exterior analog composite input is provided; (c) Remote connector designed in accordance with the RS-232C standard, allowing the camera to be remotely controlled from an external personal computer; (d) power supply system operates on 12V battery power using existing government owned BP-L60A/L90A lithium-ion batteries; (e) AC power operation is capable with existing government owned Sony CMA-8A via the 4-pin XLR connector; (f) Freeze Mix Function capability that a picture previously recorded on the DVCAM tape can be superimposed on the viewfinder screen, so that the camera operator can easily frame or re-position the subject just as in the previous shot/recording. Offerors are directed to provide pricing for each item for the Base Year, and each of the two option years. Equipment will be ordered as required and in conjunction with estimated quantities. Requirements will be based on a minimum of 1 each and a maximum of 15 each. Delivery shall be 60 days ARO, F.O.B. Destination Aberdeen Proving Ground, Edgewood Area, Maryland 21010. Award of this solicitation shall be made to the low priced technically acceptable offeror. In order to be considered acceptable, the offeror must meet the requirements set forth above. The contractor must submit descriptive literature for all items listed above and show that the item offered meets the specifications listed above. Descriptive literature as specified in this Invitation for Bids (IFB) must be furnished as a part of the bid and must be received before the time set for bid opening. The literature furnished must be identified to show the item(s) to be provided to meet the specifications outlined above. The descriptive literature proposes to furnish as to performance characteristics and operation. Failure of descriptive literature to show that the product(s) offered conform(s) to the specifications and other requirements of the IFB will require rejection of the bid. Failure to furnish the descriptive literature by the time specified in the IFB will require rejection of the bid, except that if the material is transmitted by mail and is received late, it may be considered under the provisions for considering late bids, as set forth elsewhere in this IFB. An offeror must quote on all items in this solicitation to be eligible for award. The Government will award on an "all or none" basis. Evaluation of offers will be based upon the total price quoted for all items. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. FAR 52.214-21 with alternate I, Descriptive Literature applies to this IFB. All offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its offer. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition with the following additional FAR Clauses: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I; 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns; 52.219-14 Limitation on Subcontracting; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; 52.222-37, Employment Reports of Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by this agency. Offers are due at the U. S. Army Materiel Command Acquisition Center, APG Contracting Division, Building 4118, Room 126, ATTN: AMSSB-ACS, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland 21005-3013 by 28 June 2000 at 10:00am. This date shall be used as the basis for submitting an offer. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which shall be considered by this agency. Posted 06/09/00 (W-SN463322). (0161)

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