A19 Notice of Intent to Sole Source.pdf

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL/QUOTE – THIS IS A NOTICE OF THE GOVERNMENT’S

INTENT TO ISSUE A SOLE SOURCE AWARD CONTRACT TO PARAMOUNT PICTURES CORPORATION,

FOR AMERICAN FORCES NETWORK

The Department of Defense (DoD), Defense Media Activity (DMA) intends to award a sole source contract under the statutory authority 41 U.S.C 3304(b)(2) a follow-on blanket purchase agreement for the continued broadcast distribution rights for AFN to broadcast TV programming or portions of programming, the television programming may be deemed to be available only from the original source and may be procured through procedures other than competitive procedures when it is likely that award to a source other than the original source would result in: (A) substantial duplication of cost to the Federal Government that is not expected to be recovered through competition; or (B) unacceptable delay in fulfilling the executive agency's needs., as implemented in Federal Acquisition Regulation, specifically as cited in FAR 6.302-1.

DMA intends to issue a sole source contract to Paramount Pictures, 5555 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90003-3989 in an effort entitled American Forces Network. The anticipated period of performance will be from 1 August 2022 through 31 July 2027 for a five (5) year ordering period. Anticipated award for a sole source contract to Paramount Pictures is to acquire the broadcast distribution rights for AFN to broadcast television programming or portions of programming that fall within the scope of Paramount Pictures brand name television programming which include a mixture of prime time and non-prime time television programming materials for American Forces Network outlets overseas. The Government anticipates a firm fixed price award.

This notice of intent is NOT a request for proposals or quotations. Requests for copies of a solicitation in response to this notice will not be honored or acknowledged. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether conducting a competitive procurement is in the best interest of the Government.

All information submitted should support the offeror’s capability to provide the items required and shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. Responses must be in writing and must provide clear and concise documentation indicating an offeror’s bona fide capability to provide these services. Verbal responses are not acceptable and will not be considered. The Government reserves the right to cancel the Sole Source Award. The primary North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 512120 – Motion Picture and Video Distribution. The small business size standard is $34.5M.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, all responses received within ten (5) days of the issuance of this notice will be considered by the government. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

Any inquiries to this notice shall be via email in Microsoft Word format with a file size less than 5MB to Rodney Johnson, Contracting Officer, via email: rodney.a.johnson77.civ@mail.mil and Shawnte Miles, Contract Specialist, via email:

shawnte.l.miles.civ@mail.mil , Subject Line: Response to NOI American Forces Network - CBS no later than 3:00 pm EST, 29 July 2022.

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