AFN Go Multi-Platform AoIP App
ID: HQ0516FY250002Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY (DMA)HQ DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITYFORT MEADE, MD, 20755, USA

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/836a50f18893439db6e76d596f23821b/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Jan 14, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Jan 28, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Jan 31, 2025, 5:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, through the Defense Media Activity (DMA), is seeking information from small businesses capable of developing a Multi-Platform Audio Over Internet Protocol (AoIP) App for the American Forces Network (AFN) Go service. The app is intended to integrate local and regional radio streaming, music playlist storage, advertisement management, emergency notifications, and customer support across various platforms, while ensuring compliance with DOD cybersecurity standards and providing real-time analytics. This initiative is crucial for modernizing communication channels and enhancing the delivery of audio content, particularly for public service announcements and emergency messaging. Interested vendors must submit their responses, including a white paper detailing their capabilities, by January 31, 2025, to the designated contracting specialists via email.

Point(s) of Contact
Husn Maab (Contract Specialist)
husnulmaab.maab.ctr@mail.mil
Stephen Dimitriou
stephen.p.dimitriou.civ@mail.mil
Files
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A9 Source Sought HQ0516-FY-25-0002 AFN Go Multi-Platform AOIP App.pdf
Jan 28, 2025, 4:05 PM UTC
The Defense Media Activity (DMA) is issuing a Sources Sought Notice to identify small businesses capable of developing a Multi-Platform Audio Over Internet Protocol (AoIP) App for the American Forces Network (AFN) Go service. The notice emphasizes the need for market research and invites interested parties to outline their capabilities. The app must integrate local and regional radio streaming, music playlist storage, advertisement management, emergency notifications, and customer support across various platforms, including mobile and smart systems. Required functionalities also include real-time analytics, compliance with DOD cybersecurity standards, and training support. Interested vendors are instructed to provide detailed responses, including company information and prior performance history, by January 28, 2025. This announcement serves as a preliminary inquiry rather than a formal solicitation, making participation voluntary and at no cost to the government. The goal is to gather information to inform future procurement processes while ensuring potential vendors understand the context and requirements of the project.
Q_and_A.pdf
Jan 28, 2025, 4:05 PM UTC
The document addresses the requirements for a comprehensive audio streaming solution for both live and on-demand content tailored for a network of local and network radio stations. Key stipulations include a system capacity that reliably handles global users with a 99.99% uptime, metadata integration, and security measures such as geo-filtering. Key points include the need for on-demand access akin to podcasting functionality, user-customizable playlists for listeners, and intuitive interfaces for both listeners and publishers. The capability to seamlessly integrate mission-critical updates within audio streams is essential, allowing for personalized listening experiences without disrupting content delivery. Further requirements focus on real-time alerts about streaming health and adherence to cybersecurity standards, necessitating documentation that demonstrates compliance with federal guidelines. The overall objective is to enhance the delivery of audio content while ensuring security, high availability, and user engagement across multiple platforms. This reflects the government's interest in modernizing communication channels, particularly in media services linked to public service announcements and emergency messaging.
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