The International Broadcasting Bureau (IBB), Office of Cuba Broadcasting (OCB), intends to solicit, negotiate, and award a firm-fixed-price Purchase Order contract on a competitive basis, using FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, the Contractor shall advise and assist OCB with the further development, implementation, monitoring, and improvement of programming for both Radio and TV Marti for the period starting on January 3, 2005, and ending on September 30, 2005. The Contractor is expected to assist OCB in the development of specific programming that will appeal to Cuba’s younger generation, programming that meets the needs of the Cuban people in the transition from communism to democracy, and programming targeting specific groups within Cuba that may have influence in the future transition to democracy. The Contractor shall have recently (within the last three years) demonstrated and verifiable experience working with Spanish language radio and television broadcasting to Cuba or the Caribbean region on a project of the magnitude and scope of the proposed Statement of Work (SOW). The Government’s selection will be made on the basis of overall best value to the Government, based on technical capabilities, pertinent experience, verifiable past performance, and price. It is specifically noted that the technical and other factors besides price are collectively weighted higher than price. Offerors interested in receiving a copy of the Request for Proposal (RFP) must respond in writing no later than December 3rd, 2004 to the contracting officer, Mary A. Amps via facsimile at (305) 437-7046, e-mail at [email protected], or via letter to the above-listed address. Please reference BBG-112204 on all correspondence regarding this notice. All written requests for copies of the RFP must include your company name, mailing address, telephone number and facsimile number. No telephone requests for this RFP will be honored. All responsible sources may submit a proposal in response to the forthcoming solicitation document by 2:00 p.m., December 17th, 2004. All proposals shall be considered by the Agency.

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