Purchase of International Multi-Language Programming Service

Sources Sought

The Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) - Presidio of Monterey (POM), CA has a requirement for multi-language international television programming services via satellite for the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center (DLIFLC), Presidio of Monterey, CA.

This Request for Information (RFI) of potential sources is a required component of a complete and systematic process to evaluate interested vendors in order to minimize cost both to the potential offeror and the Government. A determination of the contract type, mechanism for procuring the service and possible set-aside status will not be made by the Government until the conclusion of market research. No proposals are being requested under this synopsis. In no way, should it be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Responses will not be considered as proposals, nor will any award be made as a result of a Request for Information.

The proposed North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 515210, which has corresponding Size Standard of $38.5 million. The Government will use this information to determine the best acquisition strategy for this procurement. The Government request that interested parties respond to the notice if applicable and identify your business status.

Description of Supplies/Services:

Service Provider for multi-language international television satellite programming services. The description of scope of services will be covered under the quote mark General quote mark paragraph of this synopsis. The following international language channels are requested as follows:

1. Latino Popular (Spanish)
2. Variety B (CNN)
3. International Basic (small collection of English programming, required a minimum to receive International programming.
4. French TV Monde (French)
5. Arabic Elite (Arabic)
6. Greek: Antenna Pack (Greek)
7. Hindi: Mega (Hindi)
8. Italian: Panorama (Italian)
9. TV Japan (Japanese)
10. Israeli (self-explanatory)
11. Korean (self-explanatory)
12. Brazilian: Brazil Mas (Portugese)
13. Russian: Mega Pack (Russian)
14. Polish Premium Pack (Polish)
15. Urdu: Pak Mega (Urdu)


General:

Contractor shall provide the services required for multi-language international television programming services via satellite. Contractor shall also provide all of the language and channels as outlined above. The contractor shall provide all tools, materials, equipment and labor required to install any and all equipment necessary for satellite television programming. capability.

Response is to be submitted in writing no later than (NLT) 30 July 2015 at 8:00 a.m. (Pacific Time). Oral communication is not acceptable in response to this notice.

Submit response to the Contract Specialist, Sylvia N. Gomer at sylvia.n.gomer.civ@mail.mil.