16--RECORDING SYSTEM

NASA/DFRC has a requirement for (qty 1) Video Recorder System.[SPECIFICATIONS]The specifications are: (Ampex Part Numbers referenced)Video Recorder System Requirements1) Environmental Required Desired Altitude 20,000ft 50,000ft Temperature (Operating) -20C to +71C -40C to +71C Random Vibration 12.2g, RMS (15Hz 2000Hz) Shock 20g, 11ms 2) Input a) 5 channels RS-170/NTSC (Standard Definition) video b) 3 channels SMPTE292-296 HD (High Definition) video i) 720p/60 (1280x720 resolution, progressive, 60 fps)Does this belongwith this specification? If so, should it be labelled c) and the next item d)? c) IRIG-B time code3) Output a) 3 channels RS-170/NTSC video (down-converted from HD channels) OR b) Switched RS-170/NTSC video output from any input source, selectable viaexternal switch remotely located4) Compression a) Motion JPEG2000 (for frame integrity) b) Compression ratio (quality) user selectable5) Video Overlay a) IRIG-B time for HD channels (required) b) IRIG-B time for SD channels (desired)6) Playback compatibility a) Macintosh, Linux, PC playback using standard MotionJPEG2000 video players b) Blue-Ray DVD playback7) Capacity a) 5 hours of continuous record time at no greater than 20:1 compressionsetting8) Data Offloading a) 100/1000 Ethernet OR b) 1394A Firewire OR c) Removable media that does not require specialized hardware for offloading to aPC9) Configuration a) Configurable from PC via 10/100 Ethernet or RS232/422 interface10) Recording control a) Recording start/stop via external switch remotely located11) Power a) +28VDC (desired) OR b) 110VAC/60Hz12) Dimensions & Weight a) 12 x 12 x 12 (desired) b) 10 pounds (desired)13) Delivery a) 90 days ARO NASA/DFRC intends to purchase the items from Ampex Data. A initial Sources SoughtSynopsis was posted from July 9, 2008 to July 16, 2008. A total of 5 responses werereceived. The response from Ampex Data Corporation was the only response to meet allsystem requirements. A market survey was also conducted that utilized web-based productsearches, but no alternatives were found which met all the Governments requirements.Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform theeffort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 4:30 p.m. local timeon November 9, 2008. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for thepurpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and opencompetition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretionof the government.Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency.An Ombudsman has been appointed. See NASA Specific Note "B".Any referenced notes may be viewed at the following URLs linked below.