Sources_Sought_Media Outreach 20250325 final.docx

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

Tracking Number: 632571398

The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) is seeking sources for a Media Outreach requirement.

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS: DISA/DITCO-NCR

P.O. Box 549 Ft. Meade, MD 20755-0549

INTRODUCTION:

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE to determine the availability and technical capability of small businesses (including the following subsets: Small Disadvantaged Businesses, Certified 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses, and Woman-Owned Small Businesses) and large businesses to provide the required services.

DISA is seeking information from potential sources for: a broad range of broadcast communication and audiovisual services in support of DISA. Support services include on-site professional-grade video/audio pre- and post-production, coordination, monitoring, media recording, video/audio duplication, audio and video distribution and dissemination, cataloging, archiving, livestreaming to worldwide web and social media, video on demand, training, and all services required to maintain and support DISA. Please see the attached draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) for details regarding required services.

The Contractor providing these essential Contractor services, as determined by the DISA, shall be prepared to continue such services during periods of national emergencies and crisis.

The anticipated Period of Performance is 01 Dec 2025 to 30 Nov 2030.

The anticipated Place of Performance is at the National Capital Region and surrounding sites.

DISCLAIMER:

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS NOTICE. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS NOTICE. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

CONTRACT/PROGRAM BACKGROUND:

Contract Number: 47QTCA19D00DF / HC1047-22-F-0005 Contract Vehicle: General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) (Formerly GSA Schedule IT 70) Incumbent and their size: TWD & Associates, Inc. / Large Method of previous acquisition: Full and open competition Period of performance: 01 Dec 2021 to 30 Nov 2025

Contract Number: 47QTCA19D00DF / HC106420F0006 Contract Vehicle: GSA MAS (Formerly GSA Schedule IT 70) Incumbent and their size: TWD & Associates, Inc. / Large Method of previous acquisition: Bridge Contract Period of performance: 01 December 2019 – 28 February 2021

Contract Number: HC104714C4013 Contract Vehicle: NSA ARC Tool Incumbent and their size: TWD & Associates, Inc. / Large Method of previous acquisition: Full and open competition Period of performance: 01 June 2014 – 30 November 2019

Contract Number: GS35F0238J / HC102810F2083 Contract Vehicle: GSA MAS (Formerly GSA Schedule IT 70) Incumbent and their size: TWD & Associates, Inc. / Large Method of previous acquisition: Full and open competition Period of performance: 30 Dec 2009 to 30 May 2014

Contract Number: HC101306F2284 Contract Vehicle: GSA MAS (Formerly GSA Schedule IT 70) Incumbent and their size: TWD & Associates, Inc. / Large Method of previous acquisition: Full and open competition Period of performance: February 1, 2006 – December 31, 2009

REQUIRED CAPABILITIES:

1. Media Outreach provides onsite, professional-grade live broadcast productions such as audio reinforcement and lighting, teleprompter operations, camera operation, video teleconferencing, digital media and distribution of audio and video files to the worldwide web and social media and nation press as needed, during normal duty hours and have a response time of two hours from notification to be mission ready outside normal operation hours, in reference to PWS tasks 6.1 through 6.5. Describe and provide an example of your company’s experience deploying professional-grade live broadcast productions.

2. Media Outreach provides a broad range of support and services to operation, installation, trouble shooting, upgrade of technical schematics, technical assistance, development and training, and equipment and systems maintenance during standard and surge operations in reference to PWS task 6.3. Describe and provide an example of your company’s experience executing a broad range of technical maintenance support services for operations to run smoothly.

3. Media Outreach sustains coverage services during periods of national emergencies, crisis, and surge operations in reference to PWS task 6.1 through 6.5. Describe and provide an example of your company’s experience for continuous sustainment through emergency coverage situations.

4. Media Outreach provides support for direct to camera recordings, to include postproduction of video footage, editing, color correction, and video switching, in reference to PWS task 6.1. Describe and provide an example of your company’s experience directing postproduction video footage.

5. Media Outreach is responsible for the ability to program, operate, and troubleshoot multi source control systems (Ex: AMX and Crestron), in reference to PWS task 6.3. Describe and provide an example of your company’s experience with multi source control systems.

6. All personnel supporting the Media Outreach requirement must have an active Top Secret/Secure Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) with Presidential Support Duty (PSD) Category II eligibility prior to the start of contract. Provide a detailed example of your ability to obtain and retain employees with this level of clearance.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Personnel supporting the Media Outreach requirement must have an active TS/SCI with PSD Category II eligibility.

Contractors supporting the Media Outreach requirement must have an active Top Secret Facility Clearance. Please provide your current Facility Clearance level.

SOURCES SOUGHT:

The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 512191for Teleproduction and Other Postproduction Services, with the corresponding size standard of $39,000,000.

In order to make a determination for a small business set-aside, two or more qualified and capable small businesses must submit responses that demonstrate their qualifications. Responses must demonstrate the company’s ability to perform in accordance with FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting.

To assist DISA in determining the level of participation by small business in any subsequent procurement that may result from this Sources Sought Notice, provide information regarding any plans to use joint ventures (JVs) or partnering. Please outline the company's areas of expertise and those of any proposed JV/partner who combined can meet the specific requirements contained in this notice.

SUBMISSION DETAILS:

Responses should include:

1) Business name and address;

2) Name of company representative and their business title;

3) Small Business Socio-economic status (if small);

4) CAGE Code;

5) Prime contract vehicles; to include ENCORE III, SETI, NIH CIO-SP4, NASA SEWP V, General Service Administration (GSA): OASIS, ALLIANT II, VETS II, STARS III, MAS (including applicable SIN(s), groups or pools), or any other Government Agency contract vehicle that allows for decentralized ordering. (This information is for market research only and businesses with a valid cage that lack prime contract vehicles are still encouraged to respond to this notice.)

Businesses who wish to respond must send a response via email NLT 2:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time on April 15, 2025 to Kathleen Aguila at Kathleen.m.aguila.civ@mail.mil and Robin Schuster at Robin.n.schuster.civ@mail.mil. Interested businesses should submit a brief capabilities statement package addressing the specific questions above (no more than six (6) pages) demonstrating the ability to perform the services listed under Required Capabilities.

Proprietary information and trade secrets, if any, must be clearly marked on all materials. All information received that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned. All Government and contractor personnel reviewing submitted responses will have signed non-disclosure agreements and understand their responsibility for proper use and protection from unauthorized disclosure of proprietary information as pursuant to 41 USC 423. The Government shall not be held liable for any damages incurred if proprietary information is not properly identified.

For information on DISA’s requirements, you can find current information on our home page: www.disa.mil – that includes current forecast and the current acquisition strategies. If there is no information regarding the requirement you may be inquiring about, then there is no additional publicly available information. Please continue to review www.disa.mil.

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