Basic Information

Reference Number

0000145888

Issuing Organization

CBC/Radio Canada

Owner Organization

CBC

Solicitation Type

RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)

Solicitation Number

MTIS20190315

Title

RFSO - Audio/Video Encoding/Transcoding/Multiplexing/Decoding Platforms

Source ID

FD.CO.CAN.458875.C102435

Agreement Type

Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

Details

Location

Canada, All of Canada, All of Canada

Delivery Point

toronto

Description

To obtain the RFSO Documentation, Proponents must submit the Qualification Request form completed and signed by a duly authorized representative confirming that the Proponent meets all the Mandatory requirements described in the attached file.
The Proponent must be registered with Merx Canada. Once registered, the file containing the above documents is located under the Required Acknowledgement section of this opportunity and can be accessed by clicking “Place Bid”.
The document(s) to be completed and signed ( Qualification Request Form) must be sent, to the attention of the CBC/Radio-Canada representative for this RFSO:

Vakul Arora
Strategic Sourcing Manager, Strategic Supply Management
Finance & Administration
CBC/Radio-Canada
E-mail: vakul.arora@cbc.ca

If you have not received acknowledgment of your request within twenty-four (24) hours it is your responsibility to resubmit your request.

Following receipt of the required document(s) (Request Form) and CBC/Radio-Canada’s positive assessment of your company’s submissions, you will receive an e-mail from Merx that the RFSO documents are ready for download.

Dates

Publication

2019/03/22 03:26:19 PM EDT

Bid Intent

Not Available

Question Acceptance DeadlineA - Previous Amendment

2019/04/24 02:00:00 PM EDT

Questions are submitted online

Closing DateA - Latest Amendment

2019/05/16 08:00:00 PM EDT

Other

2019/04/23 01:00:00 PM EDT

Contact Information

Vakul Arora

416-205-5634

vakul.arora@cbc.ca

Required Acknowledgement

RFSO-MTIS20190315

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING COMPLETELY AND CAREFULLY PAYING ATTENTION TO ALL REQUIREMENTS AND DATES.
CBC/Radio-Canada is seeking proposals from industry in response to its request for proposals (RFSO) for an audio/video encoding/transcoding/multiplexing/processing/decoding platform. The initial term of any Agreement resulting from this RFSO shall be for five (5) years with two (2) irrevocable option(s) for CBC/ Radio-Canada to extend for two (2) year period(s), by sending written notice prior to the end of each term. Any option(s) period shall be under the same terms and conditions as those of the initial term, unless otherwise specified by CBC/ Radio-Canada.
1. SUMMARY OF REQUIRED GOODS/SERVICES:
The key objective in issuing this RFSO is as follows:
CBC/Radio-Canada is seeking proposals to identify the successful proponent(s) for the supply of a compression platform which includes the following major components: (1) H.262 MPEG-2, H.264 AVC and H.265 HEVC encoder/transcoder units/servers/instances with and without web streaming capabilities (HLS/Dash, ABR), (2) MPEG-TS multiplexer units/servers/instances, (3) H.262 MPEG-2, H.264 AVC and H.265 HEVC decoder units/servers/instances, (4) DVB-S2/DVB-S2X H.262 MPEG-2, H.264 AVC and H.265 HEVC demodulator/decoder (IRD) units and (5) An enhanced management tool specifically aimed at the dynamic operational requirements of web distribution.
The present RFSO defines requirements for two distinct applications: (1) Encoding, multiplexing and decoding of TV/radio signals for distribution on conventional over-the-air transmission (ATSC), satellite and terrestrial networks and (2) Encoding, decoding and transcoding of TV/radio signals for distribution on web/digital platforms.
We are seeking an integrated, single vendor solution for all encoding, transcoding, multiplexing, decoding and management for both conventional and web/digital distribution applications. However, we will entertain a separate solution for the conventional and web/digital distribution applications. A proponent only interested in providing a solution for either a conventional or a web/digital application is welcome to do so.

2. MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION:
This RFSO is open only to proponents who meet each of the following mandatory requirements as evidenced in its written request for RFSO documents:

The proponent must provide evidence that their company is either the manufacturer of the equipment covered by this RFSO or their designated representative in Canada and/or in the USA. If the proponent is a reseller, he must provide a letter signed by a duly authorized representative of the manufacturer stating that the proponent has a formal business relationship.

CBC/Radio-Canada will consider only proposals from proponents with established business in the field of broadcast with demonstrated sales in the North American market (in minimum of 5 of the ten largest broadcast markets in Canada or in the USA). The proponent must provide references to demonstrate conformity to this point.

The proposed encoder’s uncompressed/baseband inputs must support the SMPTE ST 2110 family of standards for independent video, audio and ancillary data essences: (1) SMPTE ST 2110-10: System Timing. (2) SMPTE ST 2110-20: Uncompressed Video Transport. (3) SMPTE ST 2110-21: Traffic Shaping Uncompressed Video. (4) SMPTE ST 2110-30: PCM Audio. (5) SMPTE ST 2110-31: AES3 Transparent Transport. (6) SMPTE-ST 2110-40: Ancillary Data. If the SMPTE 2110 inputs are in development but not yet available, the proponent must provide technical documentation and a firm schedule of feature availability to demonstrate conformity to this point.

The proposed encoder, transcoder, multiplexer and decoder’s compressed inputs and/or outputs must support SMPTE ST 2022-2:2007 - Unidirectional transport of constant bitrate MPEG transport streams on IP networks. The proponent must provide technical documentation to demonstrate conformity to this point.

3. TO REQUEST THE RFSO DOCUMENTATION
As CBC/Radio-Canada uses Merx (www.merx.com/cbc/radio-canada) to manage its solicitation process, all proponents must obtain the RFSO documents through Merx. Here is the link to the Merx Quick Get Started Steps
for new users (http://bit.ly/2NW0a93).
To obtain the RFSO documentation, the proponents must submit a Qualification Request form completed and signed by a duly authorized representative confirming that the proponent meets all the mandatory requirements described in Section 2 above.
The document(s) to be completed and signed must be submitted no later than 3rd April, 2019 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time to the CBC/Radio-Canada representative for this RFSO (see item 4 below for coordinates).
Following receipt of the required document(s) and CBC/Radio-Canada’s positive assessment of your company’s submissions, you will receive an email from Merx that the RFSO documents are ready for download, no earlier than, 4th April 2019.
Please note that CBC/Radio-Canada is not responsible for the distribution of the documents.

4. COMMUNICATION WITH CBC/RADIO-CANADA
Any contact with CBC/Radio-Canada at this stage of the RFSO must be undertaken by email only, which will be addressed to the CBC/Radio-Canada representative for this RFSO, whose coordinates appear below. All emails pertaining to this RFSO must state the RFSO reference number (RFSO # MTIS20190315) in the “Subject” of the e-mail.
CBC/Radio-Canada Representative:
Vakul Arora
Strategic Sourcing Manager
Finance & Administration
CBC/Radio-Canada
E-mail:vakul.arora@cbc.ca
The proponents may have queries, require further information or clarification, or discover certain omissions or ambiguities in the RFSO documents. If so, or if there is any doubt about the meaning of any part of this RFSO, the questions must be submitted in writing by Merx as defined in PART I: INTRODUCTION , Table 1: critical dates of the RFSO process.

5. RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS
The proposals must be received by CBC/Radio-Canada, via electronic submission to the Merx website (www.merx.com) no later than 3rd, May 2019 at 8:00:00 pm, Eastern Time.
The proponent has the sole responsibility for the timely receipt of a proposal by CBC/Radio-Canada. The proponent cannot transfer such responsibility to CBC/Radio-Canada. The MERX clock shall be used to determine the time of receipt of the proposal, whether the time indicated on such clock is accurate or not.
Any partial proposals, amendments or revisions which are received after the date and time for the RFSO submission closing date will not be accepted.
Note:
This procurement is subject to Chapter Five (Government Procurement) of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA).
CBC/Radio-Canada retains the right to negotiate with proponents on any procurement.

Pre-Bidding Events

Event TypeA - Previous Amendment

Video Conference

AttendanceA - Previous Amendment

Recommended

Event dateA - Previous Amendment

2019/04/23 01:00:00 PM EDT

LocationA - Previous Amendment

Web-conference

Event NoteA - Previous Amendment

We will be setting up a webex to provide necessary information on the RFSO. It will be an online session for information and will not have any question answer round.
Please email your intent to participate before 23rd April, 2019 so that we can arraneg to send the web link.
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Bid Submission Process

Bid Submission Type

Electronic Bid Submission

Envelope 1 - Technical

Pricing

No pricing in this envelope

Bid Documents List

Item Name	Description	Mandatory	Limited to 1 file
Bid Documents	Documents defining the proposal	No	No
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Additional Bidding Instructions

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Envelope 2 - Pricing

Pricing

Lump sum

Bid Documents List

Item Name	Description	Mandatory	Limited to 1 file
Bid Documents	Documents defining the proposal	No	No
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Additional Bidding Instructions

Only Pricing documents

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