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UCF WUCF TV Broadcast Video Compression and Distribution System Replacement (Harmonic, Nevion, Triveni Digital, ESE)

The University of Central Florida (UCF), through its WUCF TV department, is seeking bids to replace its video compression, processing, and distribution system for broadcast operations. - Government Buyer: - University of Central Florida (UCF), WUCF TV - OEMs and Vendors (No Substitutions Allowed): - Harmonic (encoders, commissioning, and support) - Nevion (Virtuoso media node appliances and support) - Triveni Digital (GuideBuilder PSIP generator platforms and service plans) - ESE (distribution amplifier) - Products and Quantities: - Harmonic XOS 2 HD & 4 SD Encoders (2 units) - Includes HPE DL360 G11 servers, software licenses, SDI/ASI cards, Dolby audio codec licenses, EAS processing, Automatic Loudness Control, Nielsen watermarking, and TS multiplexing - Harmonic Commissioning Service (1 lot) - Harmonic Support (60 months standard + 24 months extension) - Nevion Virtuoso RE 1RU 6-slot media node appliances (2 units, part number VIRTUOSO-HW-RE-AC2-UL) - Includes redundant AC power, ASI/TS input licenses, TS Input Switch, advanced TS monitoring, breakout cables, 10G SFP+ transceivers, High Bit-Rate Accelerator modules, and software maintenance (VIRTUOSO-MAINT) - Nevion Virtuoso Support (2 units, 60 months premium + 24 months extension) - Triveni Digital GuideBuilder RE Primary and Backup Server Platform Upgrades (1 each) - 1U fault-tolerant servers, license transfers, annual Rovi subscription, PMCP Interface Module, Enhanced System Service Plan (60 months + 24 months extension) - ESE 1 x 12 3G/HD/SD Reclocking Distribution Amplifier (2 units) - Services Requested: - Harmonic commissioning and system check-out - Engineering services for pre-planning, wiring documentation, and on-site installation - Materials, lodging, per-diem, and other related installation expenses - Notable Requirements: - Strict adherence to specified OEMs (no substitutions permitted) - Minimal impact to on-air broadcast during daytime; final integration to occur between midnight and 6am - AutoCAD designs for current and proposed equipment - Compliance and certification documentation required - Bidders must provide principal place of business and any applicable bidding preferences

Description

WUCF TV, a department within the University of Central Florida, is soliciting bids to replace the station's advanced video compression and processing technologies and distribution system. The solicitation is an Invitation to Bid with a response deadline of May 27, 2026. The procurement involves multiple documents and attachments, and a virtual meeting is scheduled via Zoom on the bid due date. The contact person for this solicitation is Stefanie DelGiudice at the University of Central Florida.

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