The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) seeks the services of a broadcast engineering consultant knowledgeable in television and radio broadcasting technology, broadcast spectrum, business operations, and policy to advise CPB on technical and regulatory issues relating to market transition considerations for NextGen TV (ATSC 3.0), broadcast spectrum allocation, content distribution interconnection systems (Interconnection), 5G, emergency alerting technology, FCC matters, and other similar issues as they relate to public broadcasting technology. The consultant’s guidance will be presented through technical reports, webinars, presentations, and other similar activities.
CPB understands that individual firms may not have the necessary expertise to provide the services requested. Accordingly, CPB will consider joint proposals submitted by collaborating organizations. CPB will contract with the lead party which will be responsible for the final product. Additionally, CPB may apportion this work among the selected vendors.
CPB will compensate the consultant on an hourly basis. The contract term will be for 24 months (2 years) and CPB estimates that not more than 450 hours of work will be required. Thereafter, CPB will have the option to extend the term for up to 12 months for not more than 225 hours, at its sole discretion, at the agreed upon hourly rates, for any additional assistance CPB may require relating to this project or broadcast technology and regulatory issues. Applicants should include in their proposals, the services of a copy editor to assist with any requested technical position papers and other documents that must be of publishable quality.