AFN TV Infrastructure Sources Sought
ID: HQ0516-FY-25-0008Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Television Broadcasting Stations (516120)

PSC

PHOTO/MAP/PRINT/PUBLICATION- AUDIO/VISUAL (T016)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e047dab1b116416e898f7683bd276c5f/view
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    Description

    The Defense Media Activity (DMA) is seeking industry input through a Sources Sought notice to explore capabilities for an all-inclusive Broadcast Facility Infrastructure to support the American Forces Network (AFN) television broadcast mission. The DMA aims to develop a turnkey solution that encompasses multi-channel capabilities, content acquisition, processing, scheduling, playout, and distribution, while ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies and FCC regulations. This initiative is crucial for delivering news, information, and entertainment to U.S. military personnel stationed overseas, enhancing AFN's operational flexibility and resilience. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit detailed capabilities statements, including budgetary estimates and compliance with security measures, to primary contact Nastashia Willoughby at nastashia.d.willoughby.civ@mail.mil or secondary contact Thomas Brown at thomas.j.brown314.civ@mail.mil by the specified deadlines.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Decima Chiasson
    314085354
    decima.a.chiasson.civ@mail.mil
    Thomas Brown
    thomas.j.brown314.civ@mail.mil
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    AFN Infrastructure QA COMPLETE.pdf
    The document is a sources sought notice from the Defense Media Activity regarding the AFN TV Infrastructure project, aimed at gathering market research to support a near-future solicitation. Key areas of inquiry include compliance with FedRAMP requirements, system security plans, integration with existing components, and cloud infrastructure considerations. The government seeks feedback on both current capabilities and proposed enhancements, emphasizing the potential for new technologies and the need for robust security measures. The report highlights the necessity for systems capable of handling live video feeds, as well as support for autorizing officials, user access plans, and archived material migration. It details the expected functionalities such as audio/video transcoding requirements, cloud readiness, and audit logging capabilities, while indicating flexibility in both operational and capital expenditure models. Overall, the document emphasizes a desire for innovative, cost-effective solutions that meet rigorous security standards, alongside the exploration of various options for system infrastructure, ranging from hybrid to full-cloud architectures, to effectively manage AFN's broadcasting missions.
    AFN TV Infrastructure RFI Attachment Q_A.docx
    The document is a Sources Sought Notice issued by the Defense Media Activity, specifically targeting the procurement of infrastructure services for Armed Forces Network (AFN) television. It requests information from potential contractors, outlining the necessary company details including name, address, contact information, and business type categorized under NAICS code 516120, which pertains to Television Broadcasting Stations. The purpose is to identify capable entities, be they large or small businesses, including those owned by disadvantaged or veteran individuals, that can fulfill the outlined requirements. This document serves to gather insights about market capabilities and assist in the planning phases of future solicitations related to AFN TV infrastructure needs. It emphasizes the importance of thorough responses to guide subsequent contracting opportunities.
    HQ0516-FY-25-0008 Sources Sought AFN BC Operations.pdf
    The Defense Media Activity (DMA) is conducting a Sources Sought notice to gather information from industry partners regarding the development of a comprehensive Broadcast Facility Infrastructure for the American Forces Network (AFN) television broadcast mission. The aim is to find vendors capable of providing a turnkey solution to replace the existing AFN Broadcast Center's media and broadcast functions, ensuring continuity of command information and programming access for service members stationed overseas. Vendors are encouraged to submit their capabilities, budget estimates, and experiences relevant to the requirements outlined, including a multi-channel system, automated workflows, content processing, scheduling, and adherence to cybersecurity standards. The system should support remote operations and ensure compliance with FCC regulations and DoD cybersecurity policies. Responses must be submitted by April 30, 2025, and will inform the development of a Request for Quote solicitation. This initiative demonstrates the DMA's commitment to enhancing broadcast capabilities to effectively serve the military community abroad.
    HQ0516-FY-25-0008 Sources Sought AFN BC Operations Amendment 1.pdf
    The Defense Media Activity (DMA) issued a Sources Sought Notice to gather information on industry capabilities for an all-inclusive Broadcast Facility Infrastructure to support the American Forces Network (AFN). This initiative aims to develop a turnkey solution for broadcasting operations, currently centralized at the AFN Broadcast Center in California, ensuring the delivery of news, information, and entertainment to U.S. military personnel overseas. The proposed system must incorporate multi-channel capabilities, content acquisition, processing, scheduling, playout, and distribution, while adhering to DoD cybersecurity policies and FCC regulations. Respondents are encouraged to provide detailed capabilities statements, questions, and itemized budgetary estimates by specified deadlines. The notice emphasizes the need for comprehensive training, maintenance, and ongoing support for the new system, while stressing the importance of adhering to regulatory compliance and security measures. Ultimately, the DMA seeks to enhance AFN operations with a resilient, flexible, and legally compliant broadcasting system to meet the needs of the military community globally.
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