59 -- MARKET SURVEY FOR THE UNIVERSITY LEVEL AUDIO LANGUAGE LABORATORY SYSTEMS

Notice Date

July 10, 2001

Contracting Office

US Army, CECOM, Logistics and Engineering Operations Directorate, Fort Monmouth, NJ 07703-5000

ZIP Code

07703-5000

Solicitation Number

N/A

Response Due

July 31, 2001

Point of Contact

GABOR BODA, 732-532-2425

E-Mail Address

CECOM POC (gabor.boda@mail1.monmouth.army.mil)

Description

This is a market survey to locate sources who can supply the commercially produced: university level family of audio language laboratory systems. Currently there are three levels of this system, all of which are made up of a Master Console and any number of Student Consoles. The system must be compatible with Defense Language Institute English Language Center (DLIELC) specific hardware and software, including interactive CODECS, switching, routing, distribution and monitoring. Elements of the system must meet the requirements of DLIELC in form, fit and function to insure total compliance with DLIELC's Interactive Courseware Training Materials for CONUS/OCONUS users. Level I System: The level I master control consists of audiocassette program recorders/players along with the required electronic and power supplies for distribution of audio and audiovisual signals, as well as controls for the student functions. A TV/VHS kit is an option, consisting of a VHS recorder player, console mounted small screen TV for the Instructor, and a pair of large screen TV's, on roll around carts. The level I student booth consists of an audio-active amplifier with a call button, volume control and a V.U. meter, and a headset/microphone combination unit. In level I operation, the instructor sends programs to individual students via live voice or prerecorded audio and or audiovisual tapes. As the student responds to what he heard in one earphone, he hears his response in the other earphone. The instructor can record the response on one of the master cassette tape recorders. The instructor can monitor individuals or groups and can monitor the entire class at variable intervals. Students can initiate calls to the instructor at the master console. Level II System: Operates as the level I System and, in addition, each student has his own 2-TRACK/2 Channel cassette tape recorder. The master control has full remote control capability of the student recorders (i.e. operate or store mode). Students can be given a non-erasable prerecorded tape. When students respond via the microphone, their voice is recorded on the second track of their tape recorder. Level III System: Operates as levels I and II and, in addition, the student console contains a PC. The student consoles are fully interactive with audio and videocassette recorders, video laserdisc players, and CD-ROM/MPEG devices. Student participation is via mouse, keyboard and integrally installed AUDIO-ACTIVE amplifier with 2-way communications. The systems should have similar operating specifications and physical characteristics as the present systems that are now in use. The current source for this item is GEL SYSTEMS Inc., CAGE 98983. The government does not have any drawings/specifications for this item. Suppliers capable of furnishing this system must so indicate, by writing to Commander, USACECOM; ATTN: AMSEL-LC-SA-CCA (Gabor Boda); Building 1208; Fort Monmouth, NJ 07703-5000. The response should include documentation such as a copy of purchase order if the supplier was a vendor to the listed source. Successful supplier may be required to warrant that the items supplied will satisfactorily perform when used for the purpose intended by the Army. For more information contact Gabor Boda, 732-532-2425, gabor.boda@mail1.monmouth.army.mil. The deadline for response is July 31, 2001.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010712/59SOL010.HTM (D-191 SN50R3F0)