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Radio Show Prep Service
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The Department of War Information Activity (DWIA), under the Headquarters Defense Media Activity at Fort Meade, Maryland, is conducting a Sources Sought market research notice (Solicitation Number HQ0516-FY-26-0007) to identify qualified small business vendors capable of providing a commercial, subscription-based daily radio DJ show prep service for the American Forces Network (AFN). This service supports radio broadcasters who deliver programming to U.S. military personnel, civilians, and their families stationed overseas. The core requirement is delivery of broadcast-quality, on-air-ready DJ show prep materials, including music, topical news, entertainment features, lifestyle content, trivia, and audio elements, via a secure, password-protected, web-accessible platform with 24/7 availability. The service must also provide searchable archives of all content and customer and technical support during normal business hours. The intended contract would encompass a base year plus four option years, although this notice itself is solely for market research and planning, with no contract to be awarded based on responses. This Sources Sought notification is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 519210 and aims to gather industry capabilities and past performance data from interested entities. It requires submission of a capabilities statement not exceeding 10 pages, detailing company information, ability to meet the Scope of Work, proof of commercial item status, and summaries of recent, relevant contracts. Formal contract clauses, evaluation criteria, pricing, and payment terms are not provided as this is not a solicitation but a preliminary outreach. The deliverables are digital, eliminating packaging or physical delivery requirements. Performance oversight will be administered from Fort Meade, while the service itself will be globally accessible electronically by AFN personnel. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with applicable FAR provisions related to market research and small business participation but does not specify inspection protocols or key personnel requirements. Contact information is provided for the contracting specialist and officer to facilitate responses by the May 12, 2026 deadline.
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NAICS
Place of Performance
St James, MD, 20755, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
The Department of War Information Activity (DWIA) is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of providing a commercial, subscription-based, daily radio DJ show prep service. This service is for American Forces Network (AFN) broadcasters who provide radio programming to U.S. service members, civilians, and their families stationed or assigned overseas.
The purpose of this Sources Sought notice is to gain a better understanding of the marketplace and to identify qualified, interested businesses (including small businesses) capable of fulfilling the requirements outlined in the attached Scope of Work (SOW). The information received will be used for planning and budgeting purposes and to assist in developing the acquisition strategy. No contract will be awarded from this notice.
