National News Service

The Department of War Information Activity (DWIA), formerly known as Defense Media Activity (DMA), is conducting market research to identify contractors capable of providing National News Service access and transmission services. The procurement seeks a reliable, 24/7/365 source of broadcast-quality media content including national and international news, special event feeds, and pooled material to support DWIA's global communication mission across the American Forces Network (AFN) and social media channels. Key requirements include simultaneous access to at least two continuous media feeds featuring raw feeds of national and international hard news, live breaking news, Capitol Hill testimonies, press conferences, and unedited B-roll footage, delivered via a cloud-native IP video distribution platform such as LiveU Matrix, with Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) or Real-Time Messaging Protocol (RTMP) as backup options. Performance standards for evaluation include 99.8% service availability measured monthly, 95% on-time delivery of daily schedules and reports, 98% of feeds delivered without technical defects, and 100% fulfillment of content remediation requests. The response deadline for this Sources Sought Notice is May 8, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST, with responses directed to Contracting Specialist Michael Brasseur and Contracting Officer Thomas Brown.

This is a pre-solicitation market research effort with no set-aside designation, and no specific award value or budget range has been disclosed at this stage. No incumbent contractors or current contract holders are identified in the notice. The Sources Sought Notice is limited to 10 pages maximum, single-spaced in 12-point Times New Roman font, and must be organized into three sections addressing company profile, capability statement, and responses to specific questions regarding industry standards use, business/licensing models, and availability on Government-wide Acquisition Contracts such as GSA Schedule. The procurement targets contractors classified under NAICS code 516120 (Internet Publishing and Broadcasting), and any resulting formal solicitation will be posted to SAM.GOV following the completion of this market research phase. This sources sought notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a commitment to award a contract.