Kentucky Educational Television (KET) is dedicated to producing and distributing high-quality educational and public service media content to serve the citizens of Kentucky. Its core mission centers on advancing lifelong learning, civic engagement, and cultural enrichment through broadcast and digital media.
Kentucky Educational Television is a government agency with procurement activity across contracts, awards, and contractors. Over the last 12 months, Kentucky Educational Television has obligated $687,720, issued 13 awards, and worked with 12 contractors.
Spending trends, top contractors, industry breakdown, and recent contract activity.
AI Mission Profile
Kentucky Educational Television (KET) is dedicated to producing and distributing high-quality educational and public service media content to serve the citizens of Kentucky. Its core mission centers on advancing lifelong learning, civic engagement, and cultural enrichment through broadcast and digit...
Kentucky Educational Television (KET) is dedicated to producing and distributing high-quality educational and public service media content to serve the citizens of Kentucky. Its core mission centers on advancing lifelong learning, civic engagement, and cultural enrichment through broadcast and digital media. Strategic priorities include expanding access to curriculum-aligned programming, supporting legislative transparency through live coverage and archival documentation, and maintaining technical excellence in video production and lighting design. Key initiatives focus on strengthening in-house production capacity, modernizing studio and field recording capabilities, and ensuring compliance with federal broadcasting standards.
The agency primarily procures specialized technical services related to video production, lighting design, and operational support for broadcast infrastructure. Contracts are typically structured as direct solicitations for individualized personnel and short-term project-based engagements, reflecting a need for flexible, skilled labor rather than fixed-scope vendor solutions. Procurement activities are concentrated in roles requiring hands-on expertise in studio operations, field videography, and lighting systems integration.
KET’s procurement patterns reveal a strong emphasis on NAICS 512110 (Motion Picture and Video Production), indicating a foundational reliance on content creation and post-production services. Secondary focus areas include NAICS 541490 (Other Specialized Design Services), particularly for lighting design, and NAICS 444110 (Home Centers), suggesting procurement of specialized lighting equipment through retail channels. The agency does not utilize set-asides and appears to prioritize technical competency and availability over socioeconomic preferences. Vendor relationships are transactional and role-specific, with recurring engagements for niche technical roles rather than long-term vendor partnerships.
KET operates as a public broadcasting entity under the state of Kentucky, with no distinct physical headquarters listed. It functions as a state-funded media organization under the broader Kentucky government structure, utilizing direct solicitations and open competition to acquire production and technical services across its statewide broadcast and digital network.
Recent Kentucky Educational Television Contracts
The latest contract opportunities posted by Kentucky Educational Television, including active solicitations and recent awards.
