This is a solicitation for commercial supplies prepared and processed in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this announcement. This is a Solicitation from the United States Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Weather Service (NWS), National Hurricane Center (NHC), located in Miami, FL. The NHC needs a vendor to provide the Lightware 16 X 24 Router or equal, Lightware Control Panel or equal, Lightware Input & Output Cards or equal, and Spyder Shotbox Controller or equal. This constitutes the only Request for Quote (RFQ), written offers are being requested; and a written RFQ will not be issued. DOC, CRAD requires that all contractors doing business with this office be registered with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR). No award can be made to a company not registered in CCR. For additional information and to register in CCR, please access the following web site: http://www.ccr.gov. In order to register, all offerors must have a Dun & Bradstreet Number. A Dun & Bradstreet number may be acquired free of charge by contacting Dun & Bradstreet on-line at https://www.dnb.com/product/eupdate/requestOptions.html or by phone at (800) 333-0505. This notice is hereby issued as RFQ No. NWWX8000841059CMM. This RFQ and the incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-26. The line item(s) will be provided in accordance with the specifications listed herein. The prices shall be all inclusive of costs. The FAR clauses incorporated into this acquisition shall be: 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal, 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors - Commercial Items (Jun. 2008), 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Jun 2008), 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (Feb 2007), 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (Jun 2008) (Sections 5, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 24, 28, 31 & 36), 52.247-35 FOB Destination, Within Consignee's Premises (Apr.1984). FAR clauses are available on the Internet Website http://www.arnet.gov/far. The following Commerce Acquisition Regulations (CAR) are also incorporated into this acquisition: 1352.201-70 Contracting Officer's Authority (Feb. 2005), 1352.215-77 Evaluation Utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures (Mar 2000) {The Government will award a purchase order resulting from this request to the responsible firm whose quotation conforming to the request results in the best value to the Government price and other technical factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes: Technical Ability to provide the required equipment as described herein, Past performance (customer satisfaction, quality, and timeliness); delivery schedule; and Price}. Full text of these CAR clauses is available at http://oamweb.osec.doc.gov/docs/DOC_Local_Clauses_PM2000-03A2.pdf. Signed and dated offers must be submitted to the U.S. Department of Commerce, NOAA/CRAD, Attn: Carey Marlow, Room 1756, 601 East 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. Offers must be received on or before 2:00 pm CDT, Thursday, July 31, 2008. Offers may be faxed to 816-274-6923 or submitted via email to [email protected] . Quotes submitted in response to this notice should include the following:

1. Written information that demonstrates firm's technical ability to provide the required equipment as described herein.
2. Copy of published pricing (if applicable).
3. A list of references including name and telephone numbers of firms to whom the offeror has provided the same or similar equipment as described herein.
4. A completed price schedule for all line items identified in this notice.
5. A proposed delivery schedule.
6. FAR provision 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (completed), or a statement verifying that this has been done through ORCA.
7. Certification of registration in CCR.

This is a firm fixed price request for quote.

Description:

Contractor shall provide the Lightware 16 x 24 Router or equal, Lightware Control Panel or equal, Lightware Input and Output Cards or equal, and Spyder Shotbox Controller or equal.

Equipment specifications

MX32x.0DVI-Pro is the highest performance modular expandable DVI routing switcher that offers up to 16 inputs and up to 24 outputs. Multiple type input and output cards (DVI; Fiber and CAT5) can be used in mixed format that allows the most flexible and integrated solution on the market. Each input and output card contains 8 channels, and any combination can be used in a single frame. For short distances up to 50 meters the DVI or CAT5 I/O cards are suggested, for longer distances fiber solution is suggested.

Single Fiber Technology:
Single fiber technology offers the latest, state of the art digital signal transmission. Only one multimode fiber cable is used per one DVI signal. Single fiber technology lowers the system infrastructure cost and isolates sources and receivers from ground loops and hum noises. MX16x16DVI-Pro fiber crosspoint matrix switcher supports all DVI-D resolutions up to 1920x1200 and 2048x1080. All outputs of the DVI matrix router are reclocked for stable, jitter free signal transmission. Each DVI output powers fiber optic DVI cables on +5V pin, that allows transmission of DVI signals for long distances. The unit can be controlled either by RS232 / RS422 port or TCP/IP LAN connection or by built in website.

Specifications:
Hybrid fiber, DVI and CAT5 input and output capabilities
Single Fiber Technology
Rugged Neutrik fiber connectors for rental applications
DVI signal transmission over one CAT5 cable
Routing from 8x8 up to 32x32 single link DVI signals
50 meter DVI cable compensation on all DVI and RJ45 inputs
Field-upgradeable, modular interface design
Web page hosting capabilities
1920x1200 and 2048x1080 maximal resolutions
Front panel buttons control
Advanced EDID Management
RS 232 or RS422 and Ethernet control.

Connectors:
DVI input and output: 24 pole DVI-D connector
CAT5/CAT6 input and output: Category 6 RJ45 sheilded
Fiber: LC or Neutrik NO2-4FD LC duplex
Power: IEC Power inlet
RS-232 or 422: 9p sub D female
LAN: RJ45
GPIO: Phoenix 5 pole

Routing:
32x32 nonblocking any input(s) to any output(s)
Bit Rate: 1.65 Gbit/s per color
EDID Memory: 50 factory preset, and 50 user programmable
EDID Emulation: 256 Byte Extended EDID v1.3 Control
Front Panel Buttons: Yes
RS232 / 422: 9600 Baud Rx; Tx
LAN: Ethernet 10Base-T or 100Base-TX (Auto-Sensing)
WEB: built in website
Inputs DVI and RJ45 DVI8 x DVID single link/input card Equalization: 40dB automatically
Outputs DVI and RJ45 ex DVI-D single link/output card Re-clocking: Yes, for jitter free timing 500mA / DVI output connector capable of +5V driving the transmission/receiver of a fiber cable without external power
Fiber inputs and outputs Mode: Multimode 850 mm
Transmission Distance: 500 meters
Connectors: LC or Neutrik NO2-4FD type LC compatible
Power: 100 to 240 V AC or DC 3.0 A
Dimensions: 4U rack mount, 176.5 (height) x 440 (width) x 302 (depth) (mm)
Compliance: CE
Warranty: 3 years

Interchangeable interface modules.
Zero free frame latency.

Controller Shotbox for Vista Systems Spyder
Specifications:
The ST420-VSS Shotbox should provide a fast and easy means to recall Command Keys on Vista Systems Spyder.

Read Commands Keys from Vista Advanced and automatically map to Shotbox keys
Assign Command Key to a specific Shotbox key
Recall a Command Key at the press of a key.
Recall a Group of Command Keys at the press of a key
Step forward and backwards through the cures in a single Script or a group of Scripts
Jump to a specific cue in a Script or to another Command Key and cue
Jump to the PREVIEW or PROGRAM cue at the press of a key
Assign up to 270 Command Keys- 10 banks x 27 keys per bank

Power: 90 VAC to 265 VAC adapter supplied with IEC Connector AULT Model number SW300

+5V at 3.5A, +12v at 2A, -12 at 0.8A

Size (H x W x D) 1.75" (front), 3.5" (rear), X 11.5" X 6.5"

Weight: 4 lbs.

Rear Pannel Connectors: Out (DB9F)

Power (DB9M)

Ethernet Interface (RJ-45)

RS232 Serial Connector (Output) 9-Pin D-Type, Female

Pin number 1 - no connection
Number 2 - Receive
Number 3 - Transmit
Number 4 - No Connection
Number 5 - Ground
Number 6 - No Connection
Number 7 - No Connection
Number 8 - No Connection
Number 9 - No Connection

Power Connector 9-Pin D-Type, Male

Pin Number 1 - +5v
Number 2 - +5v DC
Number 3 - Ground
Number 4 - No Connection
Number 5 - No Connection
Number 6 - No Connection
Number 7 - Ground
Number 8 - Ground
Number 9 - Ground

LANTRONIX UDS 1100 ADAPTOR 1585-0100-00
LANTRONIX POWER SUPPLY part of above
D9F-D25M Cable part of above
DB9 M-M GENDER CHANGER 1030-0100-00

Should be able to pool the Vista Systems Spyder Video Processor for information at a default polling rate of 50, which is equal to 500ms (milliseconds) or 0.5 seconds.

Should be able to programmed for a static IP address, subnet mask, and gateway

All programmed settings should be capable of being saved in non-volatile memory which means that if power is removed the programming should still be there.

Warranty for three year

Salient Characteristics needed to be considered equal:

Bit Rate: 1.65 Gbit/s per color
Resolution: 640x480 to 1920x1200 or 2048x1080
EDID memory 50 factory preset and 50 user programmable
EDID emulation: 256 Byte Extended
EDID v1.3 LAN: Ethernet 10Base-T or 100Base-TX (Auto-Sensing)
WEB: Built in website and controlled either by RS232 / RS422 port or TCP/IP LAN
Equalization: 40 dB automatically, Re-clocking for jitter free timing
+5Vdc 500mA / DVI output connector capable of driving the transmission/receiver of a fiber cable without external power
Transmission Distance: 50m
Power: 100 to 240 V AC or DC 3.0 A
Dimension: 4U rack mount 176.5 (H) x 440 (W) x 302 (D) (mm)
Field-upgradeable, modular interface design, Front panel buttons control
Warranty: 3 years

BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION:
The Lightware 16x24 Router, Lightware Control Panel, Lightware Input and Output Cards are the only units that the National Weather Service (NWS), National Hurricane Center (NHC) is aware of that has re-clocking for jitter free timing 500mA / DVI output connector capable of +5V dc to drive the transmission/receiver of a fiber cable without external power, bit rate of 1.65 Gb/s per color, 50 factory preset EDID configurations stored in non-volatile memory, 50 programmable and WEB based interface for management. The DNF controller ST240-VSS Shotbox unit is the only unit known by the NHC to be capable of being interfaced with the Lightware router and have the capability of being able to read redefined command keys (LERN and RECALL) of the Vista Spyder video processor.

Price should be quoted FOB Destination basis to Miami, FL.

NOTE: THE ABOVE ARE MIMUMUM REQUIREMENTS.

BID FORMAT:

Provide pricing as follows:
TOTAL
Line Item 1 - Lightware
16x24 Router
DVI-FR-32 MX32X32 DVI
Pro-Frame or equal
Quantity: 1 each

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Line Item 2 - Lightware
Control Panel, MX-DVI-CP32
Or equal
Quantity: 1 each

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Line Item 3 - Lightware
Input Cards, MX-DVID-IB 8
Channel DVI-D single link input card
With DVI-D Connectors or equal
Quantity: 2 each

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Line Item 4 - Lightware
Output Cards, MX-DVID-OB - 8
Channel DVI-D single link output card
With DVI-D Connectors and Signal
Relocking or equal
Quantity: 3 each

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Line Item 5 - Spyder Shotbox
Controller, DNF ST420 or equal
Quantity: 1 each

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FOB Destination

GRAND TOTAL:

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DELIVERY SCHEDULE:

(Assuming that the Government will make award by August 8, 2008)

Proposed Delivery Date -

The following shall be completed if quote is for
Equipment other than Lightware 16x24 Router:

Brand Name: _______________________________________

Manufacturer: ______________________________________

Model Number: _____________________________________

The following shall be completed if quote is for equipment other than Lightware Control Panel:

Brand Name: _______________________________________

Manufacturer: ______________________________________

Model Number: _____________________________________

The following shall be completed if quote is for
Equipment other than Lightware Input/Output Cards:

Brand Name: _______________________________________

Manufacturer: ______________________________________

Model Number: _____________________________________

The following shall be completed if quote is for equipment other than Spyder SHotbox Controller:

Brand Name: _______________________________________

Manufacturer: ______________________________________

Model Number: _____________________________________

END OF NOTICE