NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE-FY26-DAFL Hoopla 1.pdf
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This is a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source contract from the 772d Enterprise Sourcing Squadron (772 ESS) to Midwest Tape LLC for a Hoopla digital media platform subscription. The contract type is Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) under FAR 13.106-1(b)(2) authority, citing that only one source is reasonably available. The period of performance runs from 30 August 2026 through 29 August 2029. The procurement falls under PSC 7630 and NAICS code 519210, with a small business size standard of $47 million.
The Government requires a subscription to the Hoopla platform, a digital media service providing access to movies, music, audiobooks, eBooks, comics, and TV shows that can be streamed or downloaded for offline use. Midwest Tape LLC holds exclusive content unavailable on other digital platforms. The subscription supports Air Force personnel and library operations in accordance with DoDI 1015.10 by providing instant access to digital collections for professional development, education, and quality-of-life enhancement. Although a sole source award is intended, the Government invites all responsible sources to submit capability statements, proposals, or quotations for consideration by the deadline of 21 August 2026 at 12:00 PM CST. Responses must be limited to 10 pages in Microsoft Word or PDF format and include points of contact, business size classification, socioeconomic status identification, CAGE Code, and UEI. Responses should be emailed to Contracting Specialist SrA William Sasser (william.sasser.2@us.af.mil) and Contracting Officer Gustavo Guadron (gustavo.guadron@us.af.mil).
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NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE
The 772d Enterprise Sourcing Squadron (772 ESS) intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract to a single source, Midwest Tape LLC, under the authority of FAR 13.106- 1(b)(2) (only one source reasonably available) on 30 August 2026. The period of performance (PoP) shall be: 30 August June 2026 – 29 August 2029.
PSC:
NAICS:
519210 Small Business Size Standard:
$47M Subscription:
Directive Authority for Logistics (DAFL) Hoopla Subscription Supplier:
Midwest Tape, LLC
Product Description:
The Government has a requirement to procure a subscription to Hoopla platform subscription.
Hoopla is a digital media service that allows users to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, eBooks, comics and TV shows to enjoy on their computers, tablets, phones, or TV. These titles can either be streamed immediately, or downloaded to phones or tablets for offline usage via the hoopla app. Midwest Tape, LLC has exclusive content that cannot be purchased or used on other digital platforms.
Digital Media content is a vital leisure tool for Air Force personnel and is important to Air Force library staff for achieving the mission outlined in DoDI 1015.10 by having the ability to provide instant access to digital collection that can be streamed or downloaded with no waiting. Digital Media Content subscription collection provides information that supports professional, education and enhances quality-of-life for Air Force personnel.
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the Government. The Government will consider responses received by 21 August 2026, 12:00 PM, CST for this notice. The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this announcement. A determination not to compete this requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Contractors Should Be Aware of the Following Information:
1. Contractors MUST include the following information:
a. Points of contact, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers.
b. Identification as a large U.S. business, a small U.S. business, or a foreign business. Please note that size indicated should be based on the NAICS code for this effort listed above.
c. Identification of any other socioeconomic status including Women-Owned Small Business, Economically Disadvantaged Small Business, 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Veteran Owned Small Business or HUBZone.
d. Company CAGE Code and UEI.
2. If this posting specifically references brand name products, offerors are encouraged to suggest products other than those specifically referenced. Responses must address how the alternate product meets the product characteristics specified above.
3. Submitted information shall be UNCLASSIFIED.
4. Responses are limited to 10 pages in a Microsoft Word or PDF compatible format.
Responses shall be e-mailed to Contracting Specialist: SrA William Sasser at william.sasser.2@us.af.mil and Contracting Officer: Gustavo Guadron at gustavo.guadron@us.af.mil no later than 21 August 2026 at 12:00 PM CST.
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