Louisiana Procurement and Contract Network #3000026710

Louisiana procurement for one Blackmagic-or-equal 4K archival film scanner with audio capture

Louisiana is seeking one archival film scanner that can digitize multiple film formats and capture sound for preservation work. - Government buyer: State of Louisiana, Office of State Procurement, for the Secretary of State Purchasing Department; contact listed as Kafayat Alli-Balogun. - OEM specified: Blackmagic, with the Design Cintel Scanner G3 HDR (model CintelScan4KG3Cap) specified, or an equal product. - Quantity: One 4K film scanner with audio capture. - Supported film: 8mm/Super 8mm, 16mm/Super 16mm, and 35mm/Super 35mm; black-and-white, color, negative, interpositive, and internegative film. - Scanning and handling requirements: HDR UHD 4K scans at 4096 × 3072; gentle handling for old or fragile film, tolerance for film shrinkage, cleaning rollers to remove dust and dirt, and a cool-running lamp. - Required effective resolutions: Super 35: 3840 × 2880; standard 35mm: 3390 × 2465; anamorphic 35mm: 3390 × 2865; Super 16mm: 1903 × 1143; standard 16mm: 1581 × 1154; Super 8mm: 892 × 638; standard 8mm: 752 × 567. - Audio and system requirements: Magnetic and optical audio capture, Windows PC compatibility, included operating software, ease of use with minimal training, and a manufacturer’s warranty. - Equivalent products: Bidders proposing an equal product must provide enough product information to demonstrate compliance with the specifications.

Description

The State of Louisiana is soliciting bids for one 4K film scanner with audio capture capability for digitizing at-risk archival film. The scanner must support 8mm/Super 8mm, 16mm/Super 16mm, and 35mm/Super 35mm formats and meet the listed image-resolution, film-handling, cleaning, HDR, and audio-capture requirements. Blackmagic Cintel G3 HDR is identified as the specified brand/model, or equal; manufacturer’s warranty and software for operation are required. Bids may be submitted online, by fax, or by delivery to the Office of State Procurement, and award is intended for the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting the specifications.

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