A9 SAM Notice.pdf

Introduction

The Department of War Activity (DWIA) intends to award a single source purchase order to LIONSGATE FILMS INC., CAGE Code: 5BS75, located at 2700 Colorado Avenue, Suite 200, Santa Monica, California, 90404-5502, United States. The intent of this award is to acquire proprietary television and movie programming content, including the broadcast distribution rights for a mixture of prime time and non-prime time television programming for AFN outlets overseas.

Authority

This single source procurement is conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 13.106-1(b)(1) [1], Soliciting from a Single Source, as supported by a duly approved Justification and Approval.

NAICS and PSC

• NAICS Code: 512120 – Motion Picture and Video Distribution

• Product Service Code (PSC): 6770 – Film, Processed

Award Type and Anticipated Date

DWIA anticipates awarding a Firm-Fixed-Price contract with an anticipated award date in April 2026.

Explanation of Requirement

a. The requirement is to obtain broadcast distribution rights for proprietary prime time and non-prime time television programming materials exclusive to Lions Gate Films, Inc.

b. These materials are necessary for broadcasting on AFN outlets overseas, and Lions Gate Films, Inc. retains exclusive rights to the specific television and movie programming content covered in the requirement.

Submission of Capability Statements

This notice is not a request for proposals or quotations. No solicitation package will be issued. Interested vendors who believe they can meet this requirement may submit a capability statement in writing. All information received by 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 14 April 2026 will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether conducting a competitive procurement is in the best interest of the Government.

Important Information and Disclaimer

• A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

• Any information submitted in response to this notice will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

• Verbal responses are not acceptable and will not be considered.

• No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice or any follow-up information requests.

[1] FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) – Soliciting from a Single Source.

Questions shall be submitted electronically to Contract Specialist, Mr. Joshua Drummer via email: joshua.i.drummer.ctr@mail.mil and Cc the Contracting Officer,Mr. Nathan Mack via email: nathan.e.mack.civ@mail.mil.