NOIA

This is a Notice of Intent to Award (NOIA) related to a state and local contract opportunity in Georgia for an ATSC PSIP Data Generator system. The Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB) solicitation seeks a software and PC-based system to generate Program and System Information Protocol (PSIP) data for digital television broadcast. The PSIP data generator is a mandatory FCC requirement that provides metadata about broadcast channels and television program information to enable viewer selection by title and description. All technical specifications are detailed in Attachment B of the bid documents. Prospective bidders must submit questions via email to rhead@gpb.org according to the deadline specified in the Schedule of Events section (Attachment A), as telephone inquiries are not accepted.

The total unit price for all equipment, including support and maintenance, must incorporate the cost of any required PC if the bidder's system necessitates one. Alternatively, if the software system does not require a PC, bidders should note this exception and provide an optional separate pricing quote for a PC that meets the operational requirements. The resulting contract will establish a partnership between GPB and the successful vendor. The equipment must comply with all applicable federal and state requirements, including FCC mandates for ATSC digital television broadcast standards in Georgia. Pricing terms, set-aside provisions, funding sources, and contract duration details should be referenced in the complete bid documents and Schedule of Events.