The U.S. Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG), International Broadcasting Bureau (BBG/IBB), intends to negotiate and award a non-competitive contract with Scopus Video Networks, Inc. (Scopus), 3 Independence Way, Princeton, NJ. The contract will require Scopus to provide digital simulcast encoding equipment to be used for Satellite News Gathering (SNG). The authority permitting other than full and open competition that is applicable to this procurement is FAR Subpart 6.302-1 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1), “When the supplies or services required by the agency are available from only one responsible source” and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The Agency requires a single video channel, a single audio channel pair, and a single high speed (HS) data channel to be transmitted between remote and primary gateway locations. The Scopus equipment provides the technical simplicity needed at remote and primary gateway locations. This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive price proposals. Interested firms must submit documentation in sufficient detail to allow for an evaluation without the need for the firm to make additional submissions on their capability and demonstrated experience in meeting this requirement. Any questions regarding this Notice shall be in writing and received by June 4,2008. Questions may be submitted via email or facsimile to Mr. Berel Dorfman , Office of Contracts (CON/CR), e-mail: [email protected] , or facsimile at (202) 260-0855. The BBG's determination not to compete this proposed contract is solely within the discretion of the Government. The BBG must receive all submissions before 2:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time (EST), June 12, 2008. No telephone responses of a firm's statements of interest, capabilities, and pertinent experience will be accepted by the BBG. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which will be considered by the Agency. This Public Notice is not a RFP, IFB, or RFQ.

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