Avid Nexis and Professional Services

SECTION 1 - BACKGROUND The Office of the Associate Director for Communication (OADC), Division of Communication Services (DCS), Broadcast Services Branch is charged with recording and editing numerous types of news media content, documentaries, promotional videos, large-scale meetings, and various audio podcasts and recordings, all to support communication efforts for the CDC and HHS. AVID is the premier editing system for professional video and audio production. It has been used with great success, within our closed Broadcast Network since 2008. This new version of the AVID will greatly enhance our performance and allow for up to date production techniques. The new version will be the only one technically supported by AVID in the near future. The purpose of this acquisition is two-fold. First, CDC needs to procure the upgraded Avid NEXIS video editing system that includes all software and hardware components for video and audio production. Second, the vendor must provide professional services for one year during the warranty period that includes maintenance support, training, consulting, and technical assistance.