Virginia Contracting Activity/Missile & Space Intelligence Center (MSIC), Bldg 4505, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5500

A -- DUAL CHANNEL RAID-BASED ACQUSITION, STORAGE, AND PLAYBACK SYSTEM SOL PAN31400-00 DUE 091600 POC Contractual -- MAJ Rob Jarrett, 256-313-7626, Technical -- Fred Wells, 256-313-7485 This 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation, Number 3140000 is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-19. SIC is 3572. This acquisition is brand name or equal for GigaSTORE, model GS7599CX-144-2 by Celerity Systems. SCHEDULE OF ITEMS: Item 0001, The system shall consist of a dual-channel raid-based data acquisition, storage, and playback system. The channels shall be capable of both independent and coherent operation, and of accepting either digital or analog inputs. Digital Input: Each channel of the system shall acquire 8-bit differential emitter-coupled logic (DECL) data from a Sony DIR-1000H/Adario system routed through a Radix Model 1010A digital switch, at rates up to 100 megabytes per second. Digital Output: Each channel of the system shall play back, in single-play and loop-play modes, selected segments of recorded data in DECL format to a Radix 1010A digital switch; the system shall also output user-selected segments of recorded data, via Ethernet connection, to a host network file in MARTES format. Analog Input: Each channel of the system shall have an analog input capable of recording signals in 8-bit samples at rates up to 100 megasamples per second. Analog Output: Each channel of the system shall have an analog output capable of playing back, in single-play and loop-play modes, selected segments of recorded data. Capacity: Each channel of the system shall have a minimum data storage capacity of 144 gigabytes. Acquisition Start and Stop Control: The system shall accept an external TTL gate signal to control coherent dual-channel data acquisition start and stop. System Control: The system shall be remotely controllable via Ethernet connection to its imbedded CPU controller, using a graphical user interface (GUI) running on an Xwindows platform. The GUI shall provide setup and control functions of the system, data monitoring during acquisition, as well as the ability to review data after acquisition to ensure proper recording, in time and frequency domains. Data Integrity: The system shall incorporate error detection and correction to maintain data integrity and to alert the user in the event that data is corrupted during acquisition or playback. Self-Testing: The system shall contain self-test circuitry to verify RAID storage media operation and internal data paths. Cabling: The system shall be supplied with cables to interface the system's digital inputs and outputs to a Radix Model 1010A digital switching matrix. Mounting: The system shall be capable of being mounted in a standard 19-inch rack. Installation and Training: The vendor shall perform on-site setup of the system and conduct operator training for, three people, for three days. Power: The system shall operate on nominal 110 vac, 60 Hertz. Delivery: The unit shall be delivered to DIA/MSIC, Building 4545 Fowler Rd., Redstone Arsenal, AL, FOB destination, within 150 days after award. All Provisions and Clauses may be viewed from the Internet site www/ARNet.gov/far . FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. Offerors shall include with the submission of their offer a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation, FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. The following are FAR clauses cited FAR 52.212-5 that are applicable. Convict Labor; 52.222-3, Protest After Award; 52.233-3, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-21, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-26, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam ERA Veterans; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-36, 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal; Utilization of Small Business Concerns; 52.225-3; Buy American Act-Supplies, 52.232-33; Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration. Offers shall be submitted by fax to MAJ Robert Jarrett at 256-313-7963 and received not later than 4:30 PM local time, 16 SEP 2000. Posted 08/23/00 (W-SN489260). (0236)

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