Defense Video and Imagery Distribution System (DVIDS) Operations Hub

Added: Jul 08, 2013 5:25 pm This is a Pre-Solicitation Synopsis for the Army Contracting Command - Rock Island (ACC-RI) for solicitation W52P1J-13-R-0073, which serves as
notification to industry of the procurement of Defense Video and Imagery Distribution System (DVIDS) throughout the Continental United States (CONUS)
and outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) Area of Responsibility (AOR). This requirement is for a DVIDS Operations Hub for the Third US Army.
The proposed contract action is for this service which includes transporting quality video broadcasts, and 2-way data from various DVIDS portable ground
satellite transmitters that are deployed worldwide. The Hub facilitates request for public affairs video, audio, still imagery and print products;
coordinates interviews with soldiers and commanders in combat zones; and provides daily management of the DVIDS Hub that includes uploading,
downloading, and cataloging data. The DVIDS Operations Hub supports non-contingency stateside (CONUS) operations and overseas international (OCONUS)
operations by transmitting and distributing information from multiple sources (e.g. Military Public Affairs, Armed Forces Radio and Television Services
and Joint Combat Camera, etc.) to media outlets worldwide.

The proposed contract action is on a full and open basis. The proposed commercial action is for a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract with a period of performance
of one base year with two option years.

THIS SOLICITATION WILL BE ISSUED ON THE WEB VIA FEDERAL BUSINESS OPERATUNITIES (http://www.fbo.gov). . No public announcement of any amendments will be made. Any changes to the solicitation shall be posted to this website. Vendors are advised to periodically check the web page for new amendments or other updates. It is the responsibility of the contractor to check this site daily for any changes. All questions regarding this RFP must be submitted to the Contract Specialist or Contracting Officer prior to the closing date. Estimated release date of the RFP is on or about 22 July 2013 and closing approximately 21 days later. Closing date/date for receipt of offers is found on Page 1 of the solicitation and within any issued amendments and is not response deadline shown by this website. All contractors who provide goods/services to the DOD must be registered in the Central Contractors Register (CCR). You may register via the internet at http://www.ccr.gov or contact CCR at 1-888-227-2423. Point of contact: Alissa S. Rohm, Contract Specialist, Alissa.s.rohm.civ@mail.mil.