NBC UNIVERSAL License Agreement

This solicitation from the Defense Media Activity seeks a contractor to provide broadcast rights to cable television programming from NBC Universal for reproduction and distribution by the American Forces Network. The contractor must deliver a minimum of 800 hours and maximum of 1,000 hours of programming per year, and pricing is on a firm-fixed-price basis for the initial one-year base period and four one-year option periods. The response due date is August 8, 2022. The statement of work outlines requirements for program delivery and licensing, delivery of media, performance standards, security measures for satellite transmission and use of programming, and contact information for the contracting officer's representative.

There is no set-aside designation for this opportunity. The NAICS code is 515210 and PSC code is R499. The place of performance is Riverside, California. As the incumbent, NBC Universal is likely to compete for any award. The value will depend on the final hours and years of programming provided, but could range from $800,000 to $5 million over the five-year period based on standard industry rates.