Broadcast Quality Video Transport for CDC Broadcast Studios Connectivity
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is soliciting proposals for Broadcast Quality Video Transport Services for its Harkin Global Communication Center in Atlanta, GA. This Firm Fixed-Price contract aims to establish and maintain high-definition (HD) broadcast connectivity, enabling the agency to engage in live or recorded national media interviews. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for furnishing, installing, configuring, and testing transmitting and receiving equipment to establish two (2) independent HD transmit and two (2) independent HD receive signal paths. Services must ensure signal transport meets commercial broadcast-quality video standards and include continuous 24/7 monitoring and maintenance, routine preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and corrective actions. Installation of necessary equipment must be completed within 15 calendar days of contract award. Vendors are responsible for supplying all necessary encoding equipment to transmit and receive the 3G HD-SDI signal. The requirement involves continuing existing services, utilizing existing operational fiber circuits (ATT Fiber and internal CDC path), and complying with extensive cybersecurity requirements, including routing traffic through a Trusted Internet Connection (TIC) and FIPS 140 validation for encryption. A future upgrade to 12G single link UHD video is desired.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: April 15, 2026 – April 14, 2031 (Base Period: April 15, 2026 – April 14, 2027, plus four option years)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Questions Due: March 10, 2026, by 12:00 PM EST
- Quotes Due: March 17, 2026, by 1:00 PM EST
- Published Date: March 3, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be based on a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procedure, evaluating quotes for price reasonableness and technical acceptability. Technical qualifications include demonstrated experience in installing, configuring, and maintaining HD broadcast transmission systems (HD-SDI), capability to design and maintain redundant signal paths, experience integrating new equipment, expertise in fiber optic circuit provisioning, end-to-end system testing, and capability for preventive maintenance and rapid response to service interruptions.
Additional Notes
Quotes must be submitted via email to Javier Aponte (zsm9@cdc.gov). The Government intends to award a purchase order without discussions. All contractor employees must complete mandatory CDC training and sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).