Notice of Intent to Sole Source.pdf
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This is a Notice of Intent (SOL) for a contract modification with the Department of War Information Activity (DWIA). The DWIA intends to modify contract HQ0516-21-C-0003 with incumbent Taft Broadcasting Company, L.L.C., to extend support services for the American Forces Network (AFN) for an additional six months from April 1, 2026 through September 30, 2026. The modification will be executed on March 19, 2026. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 516210 (Television Broadcasting Networks) and is being pursued as a single-source acquisition under FAR 6.302-1, justified by an approved Justification and Approval.
The requirement involves broadcast operation support services for the AFN Broadcast Center's 24/7 suite of television channels. Services include management and technical personnel to deliver daily TV Traffic and Programming Products supporting television broadcast operations. Critical performance requirements include sensitive media handling, speed, accuracy, and compliance with DoD and broadcast industry standards. This is not a competitive solicitation. Written responses demonstrating capability to meet requirements must be submitted by 2:00 PM EST on March 18, 2026, at no cost to the government. Verbal responses are not acceptable. Questions should be directed to Acquisition Support Specialist Anthony LeAnder (anthony.m.leander.ctr@mail.mil) and Contracting Officer Nathan Mack (nathan.e.mack.civ@mail.mil).
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The Department of War Information Activity (DWIA) intends to execute a modification to contract HQ0516-21-
C-0003 with Taft Broadcasting Company, L.L.C., to provide uninterrupted support for live and pre-recorded television, radio, and web-based programming for the American Forces Network (AFN). This modification will be for a six-month extension in accordance with FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract with a period of performance of 01 April 20206 – 30 September 2026. 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”. This authority is supported by an approved Justification and Approval.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 516210, Television Broadcasting Networks. The anticipated modification date is 19 March 2026. This action is to acquire broadcast operation support services for the
American Forces Network Broadcast Center’s (AFN-BC) suite of 24/7 television channels. The services require management and technical personnel to provide daily TV Traffic and Programming Products to support television broadcast operations from the AFN-BC. Critical performance requirements include sensitive media handling, speed, accuracy and performance that adhere to DoD and broadcast industry standards.
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 EST on 18 March 2026 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, Nathan Mack, via email:
nathan.e.mack.civ@mail.mil.
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