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USAGM Sole Source Justification for Wheatstone (MFR) Audio Console equipment & services

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The United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM) is issuing a sole source notice to procure audio console equipment and related services exclusively from Wheatstone for studios 47 and 51. This procurement supports integration with existing WheatNet-IP networks, which allow audio to be intelligently routed and controlled across scalable devices such as mixing consoles and automation systems. The Wheatstone Arcus-24IP console has been identified as meeting all necessary technical requirements for VOA television studios, including redundant components and power, IP network compatibility with multiple audio formats, built-in clip players, and native interfaces with major production automation systems, all while maintaining 99 show presets. Continuity is critical as warranties and copyrights on previously installed equipment would be voided if any unauthorized modifications or servicing occur. The contract is set to be awarded by written quotation, with an anticipated award date of September 27, 2021, and performance lasting one year until September 26, 2022. Vendors interested in providing similar services are invited to submit capability statements or quotations, with detailed adherence required to Wheatstone branding and technical specifications. Contact points are Amber Gray and Charles Hill from the Office of Contracts at USAGM, located in Washington, DC. This sole source justification is based on FAR 6.302-1 authority, emphasizing the need for compatible, proprietary equipment to maintain system integrity and operational reliability.

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USAGM sole source contract to Wheatstone for audio consoles, ensuring network compatibility and warranty.

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NAICS

3343 - Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing

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Washington, DC, 20237, USA

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AgencyBbg United States Agency For Global Media → Office Of Contracts
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OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20237, USA
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This is a notice to sole source to Wheatstone (MFR) to provide audio console equipment and services for studios 47 and 51, in support of the United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM). Previous installation of Audio-Visual equipment by this vendor has copyrights and warranties. Any new or replacement audio consoles must interface with the existing WheatNet?IP network. WheatNet?IP is a network system that utilizes Internet Protocol to enable audio to be intelligently distributed to devices across scaleable networks. It enables all audio sources to be available to all devices (such as mixing consoles, control surfaces, software controllers, automation devices, etc) and controlled from any and all devices. The Wheatstone Arcus?24IP has been found to meet all requirements for use in VOA television studios including; redundant components, redundant power, IP network access to any source (HD/SDI, AES, MADI, AoIP, analog or TDM), built?in clip player, native IP interface to major production automation systems, and 99 show presets.Warranty would be voided if another vendor performed any work, modifications, wiring or programming to already installed equipment. This is not a request for quote/proposal. If you feel that your company can provide this service, contact Amber Gray, Contract Specialist via email at agray@usagm.gov or Mr. Charles Hill at chill@usagm.gov. The Government intends to make an award by written quotation. The anticipated award date is September 27, 2021. Period of Performance/Duration of Contract: September 27, 2021 through September 26, 2022 Specification and all products or services must adhere to the attached list of requirements (Wheatstone Brand Name) in order to be eligible for award. In accordance with the sole source authority at FAR 6.302-1, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency.

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