C2. Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source.pdf
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Defense Media Activity
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This document is a Notice of Intent from the Defense Media Activity (DMA) to award a sole-source contract to Warner Bros Domestic Television Distribution. The contract will provide proprietary program and movie licensing materials for the American Forces Network (AFN) for one base year with four option years, spanning from 29 September 2025 to 28 September 2030. The procurement is justified under FAR 6.302-1 for "only one responsible source" and will be a firm fixed-price award.
The primary purpose is to acquire broadcast distribution rights for television programming that supports AFN's mission of providing a balanced, representative selection of popular entertainment and information programs for Department of Defense personnel stationed overseas and their families. The anticipated award date is no later than 30 September 2025, replacing the previous purchase order HQ0516-20-D-0001. Interested parties must submit written responses by 4:00 PM EST on 3 September 2025, with questions directed to Acquisition Support Specialist Joshua Drummer and Contracting Officer Nathan E. Mack via specified email addresses.
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The Defense Media Activity (DMA) intends to award a contract to Warner Bros Domestic Television Distribution, to provide proprietary program and movie licensing and materials for one base year with four options years from 29 September 2025 to 28 September 2030. These program and materials will be used by the American Forces Network (AFN).
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) 512120, Motion Picture and Film Distribution. The anticipated award date is NLT 30 September 2025.
This action is to acquire the broadcast distribution rights for television programming material which will enable AFN-BC to support the AFN mission to provide balanced representative selection of popular television information and entertainment programs of particular interest to both the primary AFN audience of Department of Defense (DoD) personnel stationed overseas and their family members. This will replace the previous purchase order: HQ0516-20-D-0001.
THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS OR
QUOTATIONS. No solicitation package will be issued 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 responses received by 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 3 September 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, Joshua Drummer, via email: joshua.i.drummer.ctr@mail.mil and Cc the Contracting Officer, Nathan E. Mack, via email: nathan.e.mack.civ@mail.mil.
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