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70 -- AUTOMATED/REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR TV CAMERAS SOL IA2102-S6244635 DUE 110395 POC Kristine M. Muschette, Contract Specalist, 202-205-9467 Provide a system for the automated/remote control of certain USIA's television cameras used in connection with the acquisition and production of broadcast oriented television programming for its global, satellite-delivered, 24 hour-per-day television networks. The automated/remote control system would allow remote, re-programmed as well as non-programmed real time primary and secondary camera control (panning and tilting; zooming and focusing), as well as control of such camera functions as Iris and black level of Government furnished broadcast type television cameras. The automated/remote system's control of designated ceiling-mounted and wall-mounted cameras would be available from at least two physical locations (WORLDNET studio area and the WORLDNET transmission center area). The automated/remote systems initial requirement is for control of three television cameras (one in each of the two WORLDNET television production studios and one remotely located at the U.S. Department of State), with provision for control of additional remotely located cameras, as well as more complex camera control (dollying and trucking movements) associated with floor-operated pedestal type cameras, should this be deemed necessary at a future date. The automated/remote control system must provide for routine pre-programming camera movements necessary for day-to-day teleproduction tasks, as well as for intervention by a human operator to accommodate unplanned subject movement or for the purpose of establishing a more advantageous or technically creative camera view. Request for a copy of this solicitation shall be in writing to Kristine Muschette at the address shown above. This procurement is contingent upon availability of FY'96 funds. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered. (0228)

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