Armed Forces Network Go Multi-Platform AoIP App

The Defense Media Activity is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify small businesses capable of developing a Multi-Platform Audio Over Internet Protocol (AoIP) application for the American Forces Network (AFN) Go service. The procurement encompasses end-to-end design, development, testing, deployment, and sustainment of a commercially competitive application that delivers streaming audio from at least 25 AFN radio stations with real-time information services including weather, traffic, currency exchange rates, and banner advertising. Key requirements include native mobile applications for iOS and Android, a secure web-based portal for .mil domain deployment, and headless integrations for smart speakers and vehicle audio systems. The solution must achieve multi-platform accessibility with consistent user experience, support core functionality such as multi-station radio streaming with listener feedback mechanisms and alarm clock capability, and deliver backend infrastructure featuring a Content Management System and global Content Delivery Network with 99.9% uptime availability. Responses are due by March 31, 2026, with questions to be submitted by March 19, 2026, both at 1:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to qualifying small business entities. No incumbent contractor or award value information is provided in this pre-solicitation notice, which is issued for planning and market research purposes only and does not constitute a commitment to award a contract. Interested vendors must submit a white paper not exceeding 10 pages describing their capability to meet the stated requirements along with accurate cost estimates, and must provide company information including NAICS code 518210 or contractor-recommended alternative and CAGE code. Deliverables expected from the eventual contractor include fully configured and deployable applications with source code, system architecture and design documents, comprehensive Test and Evaluation Master Plan, user guides, administrator training materials, and complete Authority to Operate documentation. The solution must deliver all content via CDN within two seconds on standard mobile broadband connections and include post-launch technical support with user help desk services and administrator support featuring automated stream failure alerts.