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NAICS Code· 516210

Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers

This industry comprises establishments primarily providing media streaming distribution services, operating social network sites, operating media broadcasting and cable television networks, and supplying information, such as news reports, articles, pictures, and features, to the news media. These establishments distribute textual, audio, and/or video content of general or specific interest. Illustrative Examples: Broadcasting networks, radio Broadcasting networks, television Cable broadcasting networks Cable television networks Internet broadcasting Pay-per-view cable programming Satellite radio networks Satellite television networks Social network sites, Internet Stand-alone streaming services Subscription Video on Demand (SVOD) services Syndicates, news Virtual Multichannel Video Programming Distributors (vMVPDs) Web broadcasting Wiki sites, Internet Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--Show more

NAICS 516210 – Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers encompasses the delivery of digital media content through streaming platforms, social media ecosystems, and content aggregation networks. This sector includes the development and operation of platforms that distribute audio, video, and interactive media to end users, often leveraging cloud infrastructure, content delivery networks (CDNs), and real-time data analytics.

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NAICS code 516210 covers Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers. This industry comprises establishments primarily providing media streaming distribution services, operating social network sites, operating media broadcasting and cable television networks, and supplying information, such as news reports, articles, pictures, and features, to the news media. These establishments distribute textual, audio, and/or video content of general or specific interest. Illustrative Examples: Broadcasting networks, radio Broadcasting networks, television Cable broadcasting networks Cable television networks Internet broadcasting Pay-per-view cable programming Satellite radio networks Satellite television networks Social network sites, Internet Stand-alone streaming services Subscription Video on Demand (SVOD) services Syndicates, news Virtual Multichannel Video Programming Distributors (vMVPDs) Web broadcasting Wiki sites, Internet Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

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NAICS: 516210
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FCC TERRE HAUTE DIRECT TV REPLACE/UPGRADE SYSTEMThe Federal Bureau of Prisons, through the Federal Correctional Complex Terre Haute in Indiana, is seeking qualified vendors to upgrade and replace the existing satellite television infrastructure with a modern, centralized high-definition DirecTV system across three institutional locations. The contract requires the deployment of a Technicolor COM3000-LT system at each site, delivering a 48-channel HD lineup with integrated edge transcoding capabilities. The selected vendor must handle all aspects of the project including site audits, procurement of hardware, rack installation, channel programming, system testing, and decommissioning of legacy DirecTV equipment. All services, equipment, labor, software, and incidental expenses must be provided to ensure the new system is fully operational before the contract base year begins, with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2026, though this may vary by up to 14 days based on institutional needs. The existing system must remain active until the new one is officially commissioned. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for contract award. The solicitation follows FAR 12.201-1(c)(2) and is issued as a pre-solicitation notice, meaning quotes will be requested directly via email from interested parties rather than through a public posting. The project excludes building distribution repairs and individual in-room TV tuning. Monitoring of service quality and compliance with BOP standards will be conducted by the FCC Terre Haute Recreation Department. Responses are due by July 22, 2026, and inquiries should be directed to Carl Livingston or Richard Moothery. The North American Industry Classification System code for this procurement is 516210, indicating it pertains to broadcasting and content distribution services.
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R499--Northport Television BroadcastingThe Department of Veterans Affairs, through its Network Contracting Office 2 in Buffalo, New York, has awarded a sole-source, firm-fixed price contract to Cablevision Systems Corporation (DBA Optimum) for the provision of analog cable television service at the Northport VA Medical Center and its affiliated Community-Based Outpatient Clinics and Veterans Centers. The contract, identified by solicitation number 36C24226Q0634 and award number 36C24226P0737, has a base value of $461,802.00 and covers a one-year performance period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with four additional one-year option periods extending the total potential duration through June 30, 2031. The award was justified under 41 U.S.C. §3304(a)(1) due to the unique and proprietary nature of the incumbent’s analog cable infrastructure, which is owned and maintained by the contractor and cannot be replicated or replaced by any other vendor without prohibitive cost and operational disruption. No competitive procurement was conducted, and no evaluation factors, technical ratings, or risk assessments were applied, as the acquisition hinges solely on the irreplaceability of the existing infrastructure. Services include the continuous delivery of analog TV signals to 356 units across the main campus and satellite locations, with the contractor responsible for maintaining all existing cabling, conduits, and equipment without requiring hospital-grade cable boxes. The contracting specialist, Leia LaBruna, serves as the primary point of contact, while Alexander Jardine acts as the Contracting Officer’s Representative at the Northport VA Medical Center. The place of performance is primarily the Northport VA Medical Center in Northport, New York, with additional delivery points at affiliated clinics and veterans centers. No payment office details, invoicing methods, or packaging requirements are specified. The contractor’s Unique Entity ID is MKJ7FLK9JMX4, and no socioeconomic status certifications were claimed, with market research confirming no small businesses or other designated entities are capable of providing this service under the existing infrastructure constraints.
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Federal Legislative Tracking Module SubscriptionThe Federal Legislative Tracking Module Subscription provides a real-time service to monitor federal legislation, including the status of bills, amendments, voting records, and committee actions, designed for organizations requiring up-to-date legislative intelligence. The contract is structured as a subcontract under NAICS code 516210, classified as a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside, and is issued by the Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Directorate through its Office of Procurement Operations, S&T Acquisition Branch. The place of performance is designated as Springfield, with a zip code of 20598, indicating the primary operational hub for service delivery. This subscription service supports federal decision-making by offering timely access to legislative developments critical to policy alignment and compliance. The solicitation was posted on July 2, 2026, with a response deadline of July 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM, requiring vendors to submit proposals within this narrow window. The contract is accessible via the eBuy platform under RFQ1821252 and contract number 47QTCA21D00E7, and while the point of contact details are not provided, bidders must ensure all submissions align with the specified requirements for real-time legislative data delivery, system integration capabilities, and compliance with federal data standards. The service must be scalable and reliable, ensuring continuous, accurate, and actionable updates to support the Department of Homeland Security’s mission-driven legislative awareness initiatives.
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State & Local Government Policy Monitoring ModuleThe contract outlines a subscription-based service to monitor state and local legislative and regulatory activities that impact the mission of the Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Directorate. The service will track policy developments across jurisdictions to ensure timely awareness of emerging laws, rules, and regulations relevant to DHS S&T’s operational and innovation priorities. The work is required to be performed primarily in Springfield, with a zip code of 20598, and must be delivered through an ongoing, continuous monitoring system that provides actionable insights to federal stakeholders. This is a subcontract under a WOSB set-aside, meaning it is reserved for Women-Owned Small Businesses, and falls under NAICS code 516210, which classifies it as a service involving data processing, hosting, and related activities. The opportunity was posted on July 2, 2026, with responses due by July 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The procurement is managed by the Science and Technology Directorate’s Office of Procurement Operations, S&T Acquisition Branch, and the contract will be facilitated through the eBuy platform via the provided link. The contractor is expected to deliver structured, timely, and comprehensive reporting on relevant policy changes to support homeland security technology planning and program development.
Department of Homeland Security

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Direct TV ServicesThe Department of Veterans Affairs awarded a sole-source bridge contract under Simplified Acquisition Procedures to Executive Broadband Communications, LLC, for HD digital satellite television services to ensure uninterrupted programming across multiple VA healthcare facilities in the Greater Los Angeles area, including West Los Angeles, Sepulveda, Santa Maria, and San Gabriel Valley. The contract, identified as 36C26226P1178, was awarded on June 29, 2026, under a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside, with an estimated value of $25,352.00 funded through non-Recovery Act sources. The service period spans two months, from July 1, 2026, to August 31, 2026, specifically to maintain continuity of care-related television services during a transition period following the expiration of the prior contract. The award was justified under FAR 13.106-1 due to the incumbent provider’s unique operational infrastructure, existing equipment, and billing systems, which eliminate the possibility of an alternative vendor ensuring seamless service without disruption. Although no formal evaluation factors, quality standards, inspection criteria, or technical specifications were documented, the implicit requirement is uninterrupted, high-definition satellite programming to support patient welfare. The contract is non-renewable and includes no option periods. The contracting office is located in Long Beach, California, with Marco Ramos identified as the Contract Specialist and point of contact. Performance is centered in Los Angeles, California, and the NAICS code 516210 (Television Broadcasting) and PSC DG10 are used to define the nature of the service. No packaging, marking, invoicing system, or detailed administrative provisions were specified, and while the awardee’s UEI is listed as M615ZGHJJRJ6, formal certifications from the vendor or details of corporate size status were not provided in the documentation.
262-NETWORK Contract Office 22 (36C262)

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DG10--Direct TV ServiceThis is a Sources Sought Announcement issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs through the NCO 22 Contract Office in Mesa, Arizona, for the provision of DirecTV service maintenance and support at the VA San Diego Healthcare System located at 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92161. The requirement, identified by NAICS Code 516210 and Product Service Code DG10, seeks market research to determine industry capability and interest in supporting two distinct DirecTV service components: an upgraded DirecTV service for 185 devices over a 12-month period and a 55-channel headend service for 195 devices from the point of activation through August 31, 2026. The announcement is explicitly labeled as a market research tool and is not a solicitation, request for proposals, or bound contract; however, it outlines key service expectations including one mandatory on-site preventive maintenance inspection per contract period, 24/7/365 telephone support, and on-site service responses within five business days. Vendors must provide comprehensive capability statements demonstrating technical expertise in DirecTV systems and include detailed documentation of their qualifications, experience, and ability to meet the stated performance standards. Responses must be submitted in writing via email to the Contracting Officer, Felicia Simpson, no later than 10:00 a.m. Mountain Standard Time on June 12, 2026, and must be clearly marked “Attn: Felicia Simpson, Contract Specialist.” Each submission must include full company information such as name, address, point of contact, phone, fax, email, DUNS number, CAGE code, and Tax ID Number, along with a declaration of small business status, including eligibility as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, Veteran-Owned Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, Women-Owned Small Business, or Small Disadvantaged Business. All respondents are required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and to have completed the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA); additionally, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Businesses must be registered in the SBA’s Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) Registry. The VA is mandated by Public Law 109-461 to consider a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, and all responses must include electronic field service reports submitted to the Contracting
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Event Planning and Production Services for Suva Freedom 250 ShowcaseThe U.S. Embassy Suva, under the Department of State, is soliciting commercial event planning and production services for the Suva Freedom 250 Showcase, a public event commemorating the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence and celebrating U.S.-Fiji relations. The solicitation, numbered 19FJ6026Q0005, was issued on June 18, 2026, with responses due by July 20, 2026, and the contract is intended to be awarded on a firm fixed-price basis for performance in Suva, Fiji, concluding by October 30, 2026. The full scope includes event concept development, venue and artist booking, media and marketing campaigns, on-site production, post-event cleanup, and comprehensive reporting, requiring a proven track record of managing events attended by 5,000 or more people. The contractor must provide a qualified project manager with at least four years of relevant experience and maintain a local business presence in Fiji or commit to establishing one within 30 days of award. All proposals must be submitted electronically in specified file formats under 30 MB to suvaprocurement@state.gov and must include a fully completed SF-1449, section 5 representations and certifications, proof of SAM registration with a valid UEI number, and evidence of an established business in Fiji. The contract incorporates a comprehensive set of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Department of State Acquisition Regulation (DOSAR) clauses governing commercial items, including payment terms, subcontracting, whistleblower rights, IT security restrictions, tax obligations under foreign fixed-price contracts, and mandatory compliance with labor standards, anti-trafficking requirements, and exclusive sourcing provisions under the Buy American Act and Free Trade Agreements. Payment will be made for accepted work only, with invoices required to be submitted to suvausembbilling@state.gov in original and copy, containing all items mandated by FAR 32.905(e) and listing VAT as a separate line item—calculated according to local Fijian law and not included in the base CLIN rates. Performance is governed by a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan requiring no more than one customer complaint per month, with corrective actions managed by the Contracting Officer’s Representative, who will also receive weekly progress reports, project work plans, promotional materials, a final event blueprint, and a post-event report. The award will be made to the lowest
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RFP-660-2600000492-1 | KDFWR - Digital Magazine Subscription & Payment SiteThe Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) is seeking proposals to develop and manage a Digital Magazine Subscription and Payment Site through Solicitation RFP-660-2600000492-1, with responses due by July 2, 2026. The contract is structured for an initial one-year performance period, with the possibility of up to four two-year renewals contingent upon mutual agreement and approval by the KDFWR Commissioner and the Legislative Research Commission. Vendors must submit three distinct proposal components—Technical Proposal, Cost Proposal, and Proprietary Information—each as a single file via the Kentucky Vendor Self Service portal. Proposals are limited to 65 MB in size and must be in Microsoft Word, Excel, or PDF format, with no embedded links, hyperlinks, or external media. Evaluation is weighted heavily toward cost, accounting for 1,000 of the 1,500 total points, with the remaining 500 points divided among technical capabilities including digital magazine hosting, payment processing, and company background. The award decision will be based on a trade-off analysis, not solely on lowest price. All contractors must comply with stringent Kentucky-specific insurance requirements, including maintaining Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Professional Liability Insurance with a minimum AM Best rating of B+, listing KDFWR as an Additional Insured on a primary and non-contributory basis, and providing timely notice of any policy changes or cancellations. Self-insurance, captive programs, and fronting policies are prohibited. Offerors must also certify compliance with Kentucky’s Civil Rights Act and Executive Branch Code of Ethics, submit a notarized affidavit if claiming Resident or Qualified Nonprofit Bidder status (which may carry a 15% price preference), and provide their Federal Employer Identification Number and Kentucky Vendor Code. Subcontractors are permitted but must meet the same insurance obligations and be disclosed in the proposal. No federal acquisition regulation (FAR) clauses apply; instead, contractual obligations are governed by state statutes, procurement guidelines, and the solicitation’s own requirements. Invoicing methods, payment processing systems, and accounting codes are not specified, though the payment address is the KDFWR Purchasing Branch in Frankfort, Kentucky, and no formal COR, COTR, or PCO roles are named in the solicitation materials.
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MS 365 SUBSCRIPTIONA sole-source contract has been awarded under FAR 6.3 and FAR 12.102(a) for Microsoft 365 subscriptions and server licensing to support academic and administrative operations at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut. The procurement was conducted without competition due to the exclusionary nature of Microsoft’s education licensing program administered through the NERCOMP consortium, with SHI International Corp. identified as the sole responsible source capable of fulfilling the requirement. The acquisition is classified as a commercial item under FAR Part 12, leveraging pre-negotiated pricing and terms established through the consortium, and is justified under FAR Class Deviation 25-21 Rev. 1. The contract was issued on June 16, 2026, with the solicitation posted publicly on June 23, 2026, and is administered by the Department of Homeland Security’s Cg ACADEMY office located in Groton, Connecticut. No line-item pricing, contract value, delivery schedules, or performance metrics are specified in the documentation; instead, delivery is structured on an as-required basis with no stated duration or option periods. Inspection and acceptance are presumed to occur at the place of performance in New London, governed by commercial licensing standards rather than formal military or technical specifications. No packaging, marking, or freight requirements apply given the digital nature of the deliverables. The contracting officer is Katherine M. Discenza, with Kevin S. Hornung serving as the technical point of contact; however, no contracting officer’s representative or purchasing agent is formally designated. The contractor, SHI International Corp., is identified by its Unique Entity Identifier CEFCD41CLDJ8, but no socioeconomic certifications or small business status representations are provided. There are no security clearance obligations, key personnel requirements, contract options, or organizational conflict of interest mitigation clauses included, consistent with the simplified commercial acquisition framework. No invoicing procedures, remittance details, or accounting codes are outlined, and no formal evaluation factors or award criteria are applicable due to the non-competitive nature of the procurement.
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R--Notice of Intent to Sole Source for McCloskey Energy and Metals Package by OPISThe Department of Energy’s National Energy Technology Laboratory intends to award a sole source purchase order to OPIS, A Dow Jones Company, for a subscription license to the McCloskey Energy and Metals Package, which delivers proprietary forecasts on steel demand, pig iron production, metallurgical coal, iron ore, and scrap metal supply and demand trends. This data is essential to NETL’s Strategic Systems Analysis and Engineering mission, enabling accurate analysis of global energy markets and informed development of research and technology initiatives. OPIS is the only known provider of this specific package, and no alternatives exist that can meet the laboratory’s technical and analytical requirements, justifying the sole source approach under Revolutionary FAR Overhaul Part 12 for commercial services. This notice is not a solicitation for proposals but an opportunity for other potential providers to demonstrate their ability to fulfill the same requirements. Any entity wishing to be considered must submit written evidence of capability to Arturo Manantan at arturo.manantan@netl.doe.gov no later than 5:00 PM ET on July 8, 2026. Telephone responses are not accepted. The government retains full discretion to determine whether to proceed with a sole source award or open a competitive process based on responses received. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 516210, and the contracting office is located in Morgantown, West Virginia.
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Notice of Intent to Sole Source for McCloskey Energy and Metals Package by OPISThe Department of Energy’s National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) intends to award a sole-source purchase order to OPIS, a Dow Jones Company, for a subscription license to the McCloskey Energy and Metals Package, a proprietary data service providing short- and long-term forecasts for steel demand, pig iron production, metallurgical coal demand, iron ore supply, and scrap metal supply and demand. This acquisition is justified under Revolutionary FAR Overhaul Part 12 as a commercial product, with OPIS identified as the exclusive provider of this specific data offering, and no viable alternative sources exist that could meet NETL’s mission-critical needs in energy market analysis and research program planning. The notice of intent, issued on June 23, 2026, with a response deadline of July 8, 2026, invites any interested party to submit written evidence of their capability to fulfill the requirement via email to the Contract Specialist, Arturo Manantan, with telephone responses explicitly not accepted. The procurement does not involve competitive evaluation, pricing disclosure, or formal contract clauses, as the award hinges solely on market exclusivity. Delivery of the service is expected to be digital, with no physical packaging, marking, or FOB requirements applicable. The contracting office is located in Morgantown, WV, and while payment, invoicing, and performance period details are unspecified, the subscription will be accessed remotely to support NETL’s Strategic Systems Analysis and Engineering activities. Responses received will only be used to determine whether to proceed without competition, and no representations, certifications, or socioeconomic status information are required or provided at this stage.
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