IT-LiveU Field Transmission Unit - RFQ

The District of Columbia's Office of Contracting and Procurement (OCP) is conducting a Request for Quotation (RFQ) on behalf of the Office of Cable Television (OCT) to procure a LiveU Field Transmission Unit with supporting hardware and software. The solicitation seeks a professional-grade video uplink system designed to facilitate citywide coverage of critical government events, including mayoral proceedings, council meetings, general government activities, and school board functions. The procurement appears to be a direct purchase of specialized broadcasting technology intended to enhance the district's media and communication capabilities. The RFQ was posted on February 23, 2012, with proposals due by March 6, 2012, representing a relatively short procurement timeline of approximately two weeks. The specific deliverables include the LiveU Field Transmission Unit, which suggests a technology solution enabling mobile, high-quality video transmission for government communication purposes.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided contract opportunity information, the procurement appears to be open to qualified vendors capable of providing the specified transmission unit. The solicitation does not indicate restrictions based on business size, minority status, or disadvantaged enterprise classifications. No incumbent vendor information or existing technological infrastructure requirements are mentioned in the available documentation. The budget range and potential award value are not specified in the contract opportunity details. The procurement is specifically for the District of Columbia's Office of Cable Television, which implies a localized, single-jurisdiction technology acquisition focused on improving governmental media capabilities through advanced field transmission technology.