74 -- Notice of Intenet for Sole Source Purchase

This contract pertains to the procurement of a JVC DLA-HD2KU D-ILA projector equipped with native 1920x1080 D-ILA chips and a JVC GLM-2910U wide-angle 1:1 lens. The projector is intended to support the VIRTE project’s subtask focused on evaluating whether advanced, low-cost, high-resolution digital projectors can effectively replace traditional CRT projection systems for flat screen and dome display environments. The projector’s technology features JVC’s patented 3-chip D-ILA LCOS imaging chips, delivering high widescreen resolution, a 2000:1 contrast ratio, 16:9 aspect ratio, and optimal color reproduction. It represents the only system meeting the specific technical requirements set by the VIRTE initiative. The contract is identified as a sole source purchase notice, issued by the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division under the Department of Defense. It is associated with NAICS code 334613, which relates to audio and video equipment manufacturing. The office managing this procurement is located in Orlando, Florida. Points of contact for the contract include Contract Specialists Chris L. Williams and Jane E. Waller, who are responsible for coordination and communication. The notice was publicly posted on June 28, 2005, reflecting a streamlined acquisition approach to secure the uniquely qualified JVC projector system for the designated research and development effort.