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58 -- COMMUNICATION, DETECTION, AND COHERENT RADIATION EQUIPMENT SOL IA-2102-S6234675-Z TEAM POC Elliott Gilmore, 202-205-5414, or FAX: 202-205-5466 The USIA, International Broadcasting Bureau, Office of WORLDNET Television and Film Service has a requirement to modernize and replace their existing systems that are used for video broadcast production. The overall effort is referred to as the Digital Broadcasting Project (DBP) which is a multi-year, multi-contract effort. WORLDNET TV has an immediate requirement to procure Digital Video Production Switchers. These switchers shall be configured for CCIR 601 4:2:2 serial component digital video signals. Each switcher must be capable of accepting up to 64 serial digital inputs and each shall have at least 3 mix/effect banks, a program/preset mixer, and two downstream keyers. USIA intends to issue a solicitation document (RFP) for this negotiated firm-fixed price procurement by May 1996 with a proposal response date of June 1996. Qualified manufactures of digital video production switchers may request a copy of the RFP/Solicitation by submitting a written request (or faxed request - FAX NO. 202-205-5466), to USIA Contracting Officer at the above address. All questions regarding this proposed solicitation must be submitted by fax or in writing to the USIA Contracting Officer within 10 days after the issue date of the subject RFP. All responsible sources may submit a proposal in response to the forthcoming solicitation document, and all proposals shall be considered by the Agency. This notice is not a RFP.(0129)

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