Project Information

Bid Title

Audio Visual Maintenance Bridge Contract

Issuing Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Location

Maryland

Published Date

Jul 8, 2026

Closing Date

Jul 17, 2026

Government Level

Federal

Status

Closed

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Notice ID

Related Notice

Department/Ind. Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Sub-tier

DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY (DMA)

Office

HQ DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY

General Information

• Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Original)
• Original Published Date: Jul 08, 2026 11:39 am EDT
• Original Response Date: Jul 17, 2026 02:00 pm EDT
• Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
• Original Inactive Date: Aug 01, 2026
• Initiative:
  • None

Classification

• Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
• Product Service Code: DE10 - IT and Telecom - End User as a Service: Help Desk;Tier 1-2,Workspace,Print,Output,Productivity Tools
• NAICS Code:
  • 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
• Place of Performance:
  Fort George G Meade , MD 20755
  USA

Description

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS OR QUOTES. No competitive solicitation will be issued.

The War Media Activity (WMA) Headquarters (HQ) intends to execute a sole-source, Firm Fixed Price (FFP) bridge contract with Taft Broadcasting Company, LLC (CAGE: 1PHJ1) to provide Audio-Visual Maintenance support services for WMA HQ. The anticipated award will consist of a 6-month base period, for an estimated period of performance of 01 September 2026 through 28 February 2027.

The regulatory authority which permits this non-competitive acquisition is Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-2, “Unusual and compelling urgency”. This authority is supported by an approved Justification and Approval (J&A). The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) with a corresponding Small Business Size Standard of $34 Million. The anticipated award date is 01 September 2026.

REQUIREMENT DESCRIPTION: This sole-source bridge contract is strictly required to prevent a catastrophic gap in mission-critical AVM support services while the Government finalizes the competitive award process for the follow-on contract. addressed here are those required for 24/7/365 Audio-Visual Maintenance support services to the WMA HQ at locations in California and Maryland. The Contractor will provide project management, maintenance and repair of complex broadcast audio and video systems to include; television and radio automation, radio and television streaming, video on demand (VOD), satellite downlink antennas and radio frequency (RF) distribution, audio and video non-linear editing suites, information technology networks, on-line, near-line and off-line digital data storage, broadcast systems integration, draftsman support, telephone exchange, qualified personnel, common tools, test equipment (including calibration).

1. The proposed services require management and technical personnel to provide 24/7 audio-visual support for television broadcast operations from the American Forces Network-Broadcast Center (AFN-BC) and WMA-HQ.

2. Critical performance requirements mandate that all work performed by Contractor personnel shall be accomplished in accordance with established procedures, instructions, and standards. Vendor and/or commercial manufactures’ data shall govern maintenance not covered by the aforementioned procedure, instructions and standards.

3. AFN-BC is a 24/7 live global broadcast facility. Because of the 24/7 live broadcast mission AFN must prioritize certain maintenance/repair actions impacting the on-air mission. The response times are identified by category and are required to ensure that the WMA delivery requirements can be met.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERESTED SOURCES: Interested sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future.

CRITICAL EMAIL INSTRUCTION: Submissions must utilize the exact subject line: "NOI – AV Maintenance Support Services". Emails received without this exact subject line may not be properly routed or considered by the Contracting Officer.

All capability statements must be submitted in writing via email to Contract Specialist, Michael Brasseur, via email: Michael.l.brasseur.mil@mail.mil and Cc the Contracting Officer, Shawnte Miles, via email: shawnte.l.miles.civ@mail.mil no later than 2:00 PM EST on July 17, 2026 at 1200 EST.

A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

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Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

• 6700 TAYLOR AVE FORT MEADE
• FORT MEADE , MD 20755
• USA

Primary Point of Contact

• Michael Brasseur
• michael.l.brasseur.mil@mail.mil
• Phone Number 3012226301

Secondary Point of Contact

• Shawnte L. Miles (Contract Specialist)
• shawnte.l.miles.civ@mail.mil
• Phone Number 4434220679

History

• Jul 08, 2026 11:39 am EDTSpecial Notice (Original)

Commodity Codes

• FSC DAutomatic Data Processing and Telecommunication Services

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