99 -- MOTION PICTURE COLOR PROOF PRINTER

Statement of Work The Library of Congress film preservation laboratory, Packard Campus has a requirement for a motion picture color proof printer and comparator system. The Library of Congress intends to negotiate on a sole-source basis with The Hollywood Film Company. This equipment is used to selectively print individual frames of a color motion picture (Proof Printer), then project them back as individual frames (Comparator) so that the film can be evaluated for color balance, exposure, and other technical qualities. The use of this equipment significantly reduces the amount of testing required to achieve the proper look of a color film, resulting in a significant savings of film stock, chemicals, and staff time to the Library. The Proof Printer and Comparator system should be delivered to the Film Preservation Laboratory at the Library of Congress NAVCC Packard Campus. The manufacturing lead time for the equipment is a minimum of seven (7) months from time of order. The manufacturer should deliver, install, test, and certify for operation the system within one (1) month of delivery. The period of performance is nine months from date of award. Once the equipment is manufactured and tested at the factory, it will be delivered to the Film Preservation Laboratory in Culpeper. Once delivered, uncrated, and inspected for shipping damage, it will be placed in at its designated location. Within 1 month of delivery, the manufacturer will install, test, and certify the system for operation. The staff of the Lab will test the system, confirm the certification and operability. Interested parties may forward their intentions to the Contracting Specialist (CS) on or before 12/26/07 in the form of a proposal. Questions may also be emailed to the CS.