5820--UHD - 4K Waveform Monitor with Video Test Signal Generator

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) Page 4 of 4 UHD - 4K Waveform Monitor with Video Test Signal Generator 334220 Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communication Equipment Manufacturing THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY. The Program Contracting Activity Central, St. Louis (PCAC) Office is in the process of determining if any other companies are interested and capable of providing a 4K Waveform Monitor with Video Test Signal Generator. This is sources sought notice and request for information (RFI). This is not a formal solicitation. Any formal solicitation will be announced separately at a later time. Please note that the number used for this sources sought is different from the one that will be used in the pre-solicitation notice. Information provided to the Government as a result of this posting is strictly voluntary, given with no expectation of compensation, and clearly provided at no cost to the Government. This RFI aims to identify if any companies are capable and interested in providing a 4K Waveform Monitor with Video Test Signal Generator. Final statement of capability response submissions, budgetary estimates and this form must be submitted via email no later than 3PM CT on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. Reference #: 3677624Q0105 Submissions MUST be emailed to Contract Specialist, Jesus Reyes at: Jesus.Reyes3@va.gov. The St. Louis PCAC Office needs the following information when you respond: A) Company Information Company Name: Company Address: SAM s Unique Entity ID: SAM s Expiration Date: Point of Contact Name and Title: Point of Contact Tel/Cell: Point of Contact Email: Type/Size of business relative to NAICS code 334220. If you have a more accurate NAICS, please provide it here as well: B) Federal Supply Schedule, NASA-SEWP, or other suggested contract vehicles (if applicable): Suggested Contract Number: NAICS code connected to this suggested contract: All socio-economic groups (small and large businesses) are encouraged to respond to this request. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) anticipated for this requirement is 334220. The size standard for this NAICS code is 1,250 employees. SAM registrations shall incorporate the representations and certifications of the company identifying the NAICS of 334220. Notice to Vendor Community: All businesses who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government MUST be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) website www.sam.gov. The registration shall be kept active throughout the contract's life if issued. Additionally, all Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses or Veteran Owned Small Businesses who respond to a solicitation must be registered with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) Registry located at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/. Requirements Description Background: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Institute for Learning, Education, and Development (ILEAD) maintains a broadcast facility in St. Louis Missouri, to include a live high definition (HD) video television studio, control room, and Avid post-production. ILEAD is expanding our internal infrastructure to include UHD-4K live video distribution and will purchase a portable professional UHD-4K waveform monitor with video test signal generator. The VA needs a Telestream Prism MPS-200 waveform monitor/signal generator, Brand Name or equivalent, to meet the salient characteristics listed below. Product Specifications and Deliverables: Salient Characteristics: The UHD-4K waveform monitor/test signal generator shall operate from 110 to 240 VAC and will include the capability for DC battery power. Form factor of 3RU, Half Rack width, and include a portable accessory kit with handle, feet, and battery mount plate. Include kit capability for 19 rack installation. Supports IP and SD-SDI, HD-SDI, 3G SDI, Quad Link, 6G-SDI, and 12G-SDI video formats. Provides applications and displays for waveform, vector, diamond, lightning, picture, video session, event log, timing, external reference, IP status, and audio. Touch screen with 1920x1080 interface. Four input BNC s or 2 inputs with loop options and BNC signal generator output. BNC input for external reference; display port output, IP SFP ports, 1 GB network control port, USB ports, and DC Power input connector. Provides after-delivery additional optional features with software license purchase. Deliverable Description Quantity Unit Estimate Total Estimate 0001 MPS-200 PRISM, MPS-200; 3RU half rack, short depth, SDI and IP Waveform Monitor base unit with integrated touchscreen or equal. 1 $ $ 0002 MPSDP-AUD License; PRISM, MPS and MPD Models, Add Software license for enhanced Audio feature sets: includes Phase, Session, Correlation, Loudness, Dolby E and D Meta data display, or equal. 1 $ $ 0003 MPSDP-FMT-4K License; PRISM, MPS and MPD Models, Add Software license for 4K formats and enable 6G/12G-SDI, or equal. 1 $ $ 0004 MPSDP-GEN License; PRISM, MPS and MPD Models, Add Software license for SDI/IP signal generator; includes IP/SDI Generator application, or equal. 1 $ $ 0005 PWR-CORD-NAS15 North America Power Cord, Straight 15A, or equal. 1 $ $ 0006 MPS-RACK PRISM MPS model, Rack mounting kit with USB cables (not for use with MPD Models), or equal. 1 $ $ 0007 MPS R3 Standard Warranty Extended to 3 Years. Guarantees faster repair time than without coverage. All repairs include any required software updates. Hassle free - a single call starts the process. Can only be purchased at time of product purchase. Covers parts, labor and all shipping cost including freight and import/export fees, or equal. 1 $ $ 0008 MPS-PTBL PRISM MPS model, Portable Accessory kit including handle, feet, protective front cover, tripod mount plate and bracket for battery mount plate (battery mount plate, battery and tripod not included), or equal. 1 $ $ Total Estimate: $ When using an Equal product to substitute the requested brand name product, the contractor must include the following: (1) MFG name, (2) Part Number, (3) illustrations, and (4) literature or description to support equal product substitution in your submission. DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. End of Document