C2 - Notice of Intent to Sole Source.pdf

The Defense Media Activity (DMA) intends to award a contract to Monte Barbaria - S.R.L., to provide FM transmission services for one base year with four options years from 01 January 2025 – 31 December 2030. The regulatory authority which permits this single source procurement is Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1

“Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements” and ( FAR)

Subpart 13.5 - Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Products and Commercial Services. This authority is supported by an approved Justification and Approval. The Government anticipates a firm fixed price award. The

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 516110, FM Radio Stations. The anticipated award date is

NLT 31 December 2026. This action is to acquire acquire a 24/7 FM radio transmission service for AFN Vicenza.

The contractor shall provide and maintain the necessary infrastructure, including the transmitter tower, antenna, and associated equipment, as well as the personnel, tools, materials, supervision, and other services required to ensure continuous broadcasting of the AFN FM radio signal. This service will support the 40,000 authorized audience members in the Vicenza American military community and surrounding areas.

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS OR QUOTATIONS. No solicitation package will be issued Requests for copies of 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 responses received by 2:00 PM EDT on 22 December 2025 will be considered by the Government. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals/quotes. 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 capability to provide the afore mentioned requirement. Verbal responses are not acceptable and will not be considered. Questions shall be submitted electronically to Acquisition Support Specialist, Anthony LeAnder, via email:

anthony.m.leander.ctr@mail.mil and Cc the Contracting Officer, Colette Jones, via email:

colette.b.jones.civ@mail.mil.