FY16-OCP-DPR Pro Screen Theater Outdoor 12' Projector System- DCSS, CBE Preferred

The District of Columbia's Office of Contracting and Procurement (OCP) is seeking a procurement for a Pro Screen Theater Outdoor 12' Projector System for the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR). This solicitation, identified by the contract opportunity ID 66c85af1829eb5d869072d02, is specifically focused on acquiring an outdoor projection system with a 12-foot screen capability. The procurement was posted on May 10, 2016, with an extremely tight response window, with proposals due by May 13, 2016 - just three days after the initial posting. While specific technical specifications are not fully detailed in the available information, the contract appears to be for a complete projector system intended for outdoor theater or public event use by the District of Columbia's parks department. The rapid turnaround time suggests this may be an urgent or time-sensitive procurement requiring immediate vendor response.

The solicitation indicates a preference for Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) vendors, which suggests potential set-aside provisions or evaluation advantages for local, small, or disadvantaged businesses within the District of Columbia. The procurement appears designed to provide flexibility for local businesses, particularly those certified under the District's CBE program. While precise budget details are not specified in the provided information, the nature of the procurement - a professional-grade outdoor projection system - implies a potentially significant investment in public entertainment or community event infrastructure. The short timeline and specific technical requirements (12-foot projection system) indicate this is a specialized procurement requiring vendors with specific audiovisual capabilities and potentially local business certification. The CBE preference suggests the District is prioritizing local economic development alongside meeting its technological infrastructure needs.