D -- VISION PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING CUSTOM DEVELOPMENT

This is a notice of intent to issue an order to Harris Corporation, Broadcast Communications Division, 3200 Wismann Lane, Quincy, IL 62305-4290 on a sole source basis under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements, 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1). The proposed procurement is for the development, installation, and implementation of software modifications to the Government-Licensed (GL) “Vision” Program Management and Scheduling System. The American Forces Network-Broadcast Center (AFN-BC) uses the Vision software to acquire, schedule, plan, and track programming that will air worldwide on AFN television and is fully integrated with the traffic and automation systems. AFN-BC provides 10 television channels, 14 radio services and three data channels to over 150 countries worldwide via satellite distribution network known as SATNET. Vision is a proprietary television program management system that is designed and produced for use within the commercial broadcast television industry. Vision is a proprietary software which carries a copyright from the vendor.