Description
The U.S. Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG), International Broadcasting Bureau (IBB), Office of Marketing and Program Placement (OMPP; Office Symbol: OMEL/MP) is seeking a satellite/ cable/terrestrial television company with reach/outlet to Central and South America to broadcast Voice of America (VOA), Spanish-Language Television programs. This company should be capable of reaching all or a large majority of these countries in Central and South America with its signal: Bolivia Chile Colombia Cuba Peru Venezuela Ecuador El Salvador Argentina Costa Rica Dominican Republic Guatemala Haiti Honduras Mexico Nicaragua Panama Paraguay Uruguay REQUIREMENTS The broadcasting entity will have a facility that can transmit high-quality broadcast services within the maximum modulation levels within the ITU technical standards to air Voice of America's 30 Minute news program, "El Mundo al Dia each weekday (Monday-Friday) in all or a large majority of said countries above. The broadcasting entity would also provide BBG with promotional assistance in announcing the premiere of the program(s) by a general press release and photo(s) to general interest publications, TV guides and trade publications in Argentina, Columbia, Chile, Mexico and Venezuela; and through monthly program announcements to cable operators, TV guides and trade publications. The broadcasting entity should be able to demonstrate measured viewership (by an independent research entity) during the time period of proposed to air the 30-minute program. One large measure of effectiveness shall be the Cost Per thousand (CPM) put forward in the broadcasting entity's proposal. Any response to this notice should include this figure. The broadcasting entity must show proof of good financial status for a minimum of 24 months and must be registered with Dunn & Bradstreet. The broadcasting entity must be compliant in all relevant international, regional and local copyright laws, regulations and conventions and be compliant within the countries it operates. BBG may enter into an Affiliate Agreement with those sources whose broadcasting outlets have been selected to accomplish mission requirements. In addition, BBG will collect compliance information from all affiliate broadcasts, as well as Internet and mobile operations (if applicable) to ensure that they fully satisfy the requirements of the affiliation agreements. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE The estimated period of performance for the Contractor will be for one (1) year effective September 30, 2009 through September 29, 2010, with mutual option to renew agreement under the same terms and conditions of the base period for up to five years. PAYMENTS The Broadcaster is required to submit an affidavit of broadcast along with an invoice each month. All payments will be made 30 days after receipt of a proper invoice, in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act. Individuals and organizations who are interested in and believe they have the experience and capabilities may submit their written statement(s) of interest, technical qualifications, ratings specifications, and annual financial holdings documentation not to exceed five typed written pages: Broadcasting Board of Governors, International Broadcasting Bureau, Office of Contracts, 330 C Street, SW, Room 4032, Washington, DC 20237, Attention: Cherylynn Peters, Telephone #202/382-7866 Any written inquiries and/or contractor proposals responding to this solicitation notice may be submitted to the above-listed respective VOA Point of Contact (POC) at any time up to the August 10, 2009, expiration date of this notice.