E20 AVM-Bridge_J_A_OTFAOC_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (OTFAOC) for a sole source bridge contract to provide Audio/Visual (AV) maintenance services to the War Media Activity (WMA).

The contracting agency seeks to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) bridge contract for critical AV/broadcast systems support using FY26 Operation and Maintenance funds. The procurement is for technical support services to WMA at multiple locations, including program management, installation, integration, maintenance, and repair of broadcast audio, video, network systems, television and radio automation, satellite downlink antennas, RF distribution, digital editing suites, IT networks, data storage, broadcast systems integration, telephone exchange support, and video surveillance systems. Additional services include qualified personnel provision, tools, test equipment, calibration, transportation, technical support to the American Forces Network on a 24/7 basis, and support to Media Production operations on a 9-hour per day, 5-day per week schedule. The contract period runs from September 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027 (six months). The anticipated award date is August 24, 2026, with performance commencing September 1, 2026.

The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as statutory authority for the sole source award. The contractor is uniquely qualified due to 20 years of incumbent experience, established trained teams (17-person and 9-person teams), advanced technical expertise, and deep institutional knowledge of specialized broadcast systems. Market research conducted via SAM.gov from July 8-17, 2026 received no capability statements from industry, supporting the determination that no other source can fulfill requirements without unacceptable mission delays. The estimated cost to train a replacement contractor is $5.6 million over six months, exceeding the bridge period value. The justification emphasizes that transitioning contractors would create service gaps during a critical facility consolidation from one location to another. The agency commits to competitive procurement for the long-term follow-on through advance planning milestones: finalization of Performance Work Statement (Month 1), RFI publication (Month 2), formal competitive solicitation (Month 3), and award of competitive contract by Month 5 to ensure seamless transition.