SOURCES SOUGHT
99 -- Continuity of Operations Plan AFN TV Infrastructure
- Notice Date
- 3/3/2025 7:48:55 AM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 512110
— Motion Picture and Video Production
- Contracting Office
- HQ DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY FORT MEADE MD 20755 USA
- ZIP Code
- 20755
- Solicitation Number
- HQ0516FY250005
- Response Due
- 3/5/2025 1:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 03/20/2025
- Point of Contact
- Anthony LeAnder, Stephen Dimitriou
- E-Mail Address
-
anthony.m.leander.ctr@mail.mil, stephen.p.dimitriou.civ@mail.mil
(anthony.m.leander.ctr@mail.mil, stephen.p.dimitriou.civ@mail.mil)
- Description
- *Notice updated on 3 March 2025 to upload Questions and Answers document. The Defense Media Activity (DMA) is seeking information from industry to assist with the development and planning of a potential new requirement. The intent of this Sources Sought to gain information on the agency�s requirement for a Continuity of Operations Infrastructure to support the American Forces Network (AFN) television broadcast mission. The responses provided may be used by DMA to assist in budgetary planning and developing an acquisition strategy, Performance Work Statement (PWS), salient characteristics, and performance specifications. Interested vendors are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or competition sensitive information contained in their response. INSTRUCTIONS: Respondents are encouraged to attend the virtual industry day. Details are as follows: Vendors who wish to attend the virtual industry day MUST send responses NLT 17 February 2025 9:00 AM Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Acquisition Support Specialist Anthony LeAnder anthony.m.leander.ctr@mail.mil and Contracting Officer Stephen Dimitriou stephen.p.dimitriou.civ@mail.mil. Virtual Industry Day Information: 19 February 2025 @ 8:00 AM Pacific Standard Time (PST), 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time (EST) RESPONSE GUIDELINES: Vendors who wish to respond to this should send responses via email 05 March 2025 4:00 PM EST to Anthony LeAnder anthony.m.leander.ctr@mail.mil and Stephen Dimitriou stephen.p.dimitriou.civ@mail.mil. Interested vendors are requested to respond to this Sources Sought with a white paper and itemized budgetary estimate. Submissions cannot exceed 10 pages, single-spaced, 12-point type with at least one-inch margins on 8 1/2� X 11� page size, not including any manufacturer cut sheets or system block diagrams. Responses must specifically describe the contractor�s capability to meet the requirements outlined in this Sources Sought. QUESTIONS: Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted by e-mail to Anthony LeAnder at anthony.m.leander.ctr@mail.mil and Stephen Dimitriou at stephen.p.dimitriou.civ@mail.mil. Verbal questions will NOT be accepted. The Government does not guarantee that questions received after 26 February 2025 4:00 PM EST will be answered. The Government will not reimburse companies for any costs associated with the submissions of their responses. DISCLAIMER: This Sources Sought is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) and is not to 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 this synopsis. All information contained in the Sources Sought is preliminary, as well as, subject to modification and is in no way binding on the Government. FAR clause 52.215-3, �Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes�, is incorporated by reference in this Sources Sought. The Government does not intend to pay for information received in response to this Sources Sought. Responders to this invitation are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this Sources Sought. This Sources Sought will be the basis for collecting information on capabilities available. This Sources Sought is issued solely for information and planning purposes. Proprietary information and trade secrets, if any, must be clearly marked on all materials. All information received in this Sources Sought that is marked �Proprietary� will be handled accordingly. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned nor will receipt be confirmed. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this Sources Sought are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. PARTICIPATION IN THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY AND FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT TO PROCURE ANY ITEMS/SERVICES OR FOR THE GOVERNMENT TO PAY FOR THE INFORMATION RECEIVED. THE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ASSOCIATED COSTS AS A RESULT OF PROSPECTIVE OFFERORS INTEREST, RESPONSE OR PARTICIPATION IN THIS SOURCES SOUGHT. ANY FORMAL SOLICITATION WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT A LATER DATE. THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL THIS REQUIREMENT AT ANY TIME DURING THE ACQUISITION PROCESS. ANY SOLICITATION RESULTING FROM THE ANALYSIS OF INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE POSTED TO THE PUBLIC IN FEDERAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FAR PART 5. HOWEVER, RESPONSES TO THIS NOTICE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED RESPONSES TO A SOLICITATION.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: CA 92518, USA
- Zip Code: 92518
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 92518
- Record
- SN07359561-F 20250305/250303230045 (samdaily.us)
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