Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Television Programming
ID: HQ0516-FY-25-0007Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY (DMA)HQ DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITYFORT MEADE, MD, 20755, USA

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Motion Picture and Video Distribution (512120)

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https://sam.gov/opp/6a4dd1f0ceee422abbb7bb4517c0bcb7/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Media Activity (DMA), intends to award a sole source purchase order to Entertainment Studios Motion Pictures, LLC for the provision of AFN television services, specifically for programming received from the distribution rights holder. This procurement aims to acquire broadcast distribution rights for television programming material that supports the AFN mission, which is to deliver a balanced selection of popular television information and entertainment programs to Department of Defense personnel stationed overseas and their families. The anticipated award date for this firm fixed-price contract is April 2025, with responses due by 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on March 29, 2025. Interested parties may direct inquiries to Contract Specialist Husn Maab at husnulmaab.maab.ctr@mail.mil, with a copy to 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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