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Award Notice Justification for AV Maintenance

Awarded

HQ0516-26-C-E010Federal

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Awarded by the Defense Media Activity under solicitation HQ0516-26-C-E010, this sole-source, firm fixed-price bridge contract provides critical 24/7/365 audio-visual maintenance support for the War Media Activity Headquarters. Services are performed at locations in California, Maryland, and the Pentagon, specifically supporting the American Forces Network-Broadcast Center and WMA-HQ. The scope of work includes program management and the maintenance and repair of complex broadcast systems, such as television and radio automation, streaming services, video on demand, satellite downlink antennas, RF distribution, non-linear editing suites, IT networks, and digital data storage. The contractor is also responsible for providing qualified personnel, common tools, and calibrated test equipment. This contract was awarded on a non-competitive basis under the statutory authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, as the incumbent contractor is uniquely qualified to ensure uninterrupted global broadcast operations. Due to the mission-critical nature of the 24/7 live broadcast environment, the agreement establishes a six-month bridge period starting September 1, 2026, to avoid operational risks and costs associated with a transition to a new provider. All work must adhere to established procedures and standards, with strict response times categorized by priority to maintain the continuity of the WMA delivery requirements. This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 811210.

General Info

Sole-source bridge contract for 24/7 audio-visual maintenance support for Defense Media Activity.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Hq Defense Media Activity

NAICS

811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance

Place of Performance

0, MD, 20755, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

J&A 26-1027 AudioVisual Maintenance Bridge Contract

justification-and-authorization

High

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Timeline

PhaseAwarded

PostedSep 2

special-notice

AwardedOct 25

Contract was awarded

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Hq Defense Media Activity

Contacts2 people available

OfficeFORT MEADE, MD, 20755, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Hq Defense Media Activity

Office AddressFORT MEADE, MD, 20755, USA

Contacts

Michael Brasseur

Shawnte L. Miles

Full Description

This contract was awarded on a non-competitive, sole-source basis under the statutory authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 (Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements). This posting serves as both the official Synopsis of Contract Award and the public availability of the redacted Justification and Approval.

Services addressed here are those required for 24/7/365 Audio-Visual Maintenance support services to the War Media Activity (WMA) Headquarters (HQ) at locations in California, Maryland and The Pentagon. Contractor will provide program management, maintenance and repair of complex broadcast audio and video systems to include; television and radio automation, radio and television streaming, video on demand (VOD), satellite downlink antennas and radio frequency (RF) distribution, audio and video non-linear editing suites, information technology networks, on-line, near-line and off-line digital data storage, broadcast systems integration, draftsman support, telephone exchange, qualified personnel, common tools, test equipment (including calibration).
1. The proposed services require management and technical personnel to provide 24/7 audio-visual support for television broadcast operations from the American Forces Network-Broadcast Center (AFN-BC) and WMA-HQ.
2. Critical performance requirements mandate that all work performed by Contractor personnel shall be accomplished in accordance with established procedures, instructions, and standards. Vendor and/or commercial manufactures’ data shall govern maintenance not covered by the aforementioned procedure, instructions and standards.
3. AFN-BC is a 24/7 live global broadcast facility. Because of the 24/7 live broadcast mission AFN must prioritize certain maintenance/repair actions impacting the on-air mission. The response times are identified by category and are required to ensure that the WMA delivery requirements can be met.