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)

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https://sam.gov/opp/4bb9fc0c033544dd84c8b8b121de7a2e/view
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    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 expected to integrate functionalities such as 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 and training support. This Sources Sought Notice serves as a preliminary inquiry to gather information for future procurement processes, with interested vendors required to submit their capabilities in a white paper format by January 28, 2025. For further inquiries, interested parties may contact Contract Specialist Husn Maab at husnulmaab.maab.ctr@mail.mil or Contracting Officer Stephen Dimitriou at stephen.p.dimitriou.civ@mail.mil.

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    Husn Maab (Contract Specialist)
    husnulmaab.maab.ctr@mail.mil
    Stephen Dimitriou
    stephen.p.dimitriou.civ@mail.mil
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    A9 Source Sought HQ0516-FY-25-0002 AFN Go Multi-Platform AOIP App.pdf
    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.
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