Hardware/Software Maintenance Agreement for Sony Switcher Equipment
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM) intends to award a firm fixed-price purchase order for a Hardware/Software Maintenance Agreement for Sony Switcher Equipment. This is a Sources Sought notice, not a request for competitive quotes, but allows other responsible sources to submit evidence for additional competition. USAGM plans to negotiate with Strategic Communications, an authorized reseller of Sony equipment. Responses are due November 2, 2018, by 3:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a service maintenance agreement covering specific Sony Switcher equipment, including models MVS7000X, MVS8000X, MVS6530, and MVS3000. The place of performance is 330 Independence Avenue, Washington, D.C.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order (intended sole source)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS: 541519 (Size Standard: $27.5 million)
- Response Due: November 2, 2018, 3:00 PM ET
- Published: November 2, 2018
Evaluation
This notice is for market research purposes. Responses will be evaluated to determine if additional competition would be advantageous to the Government. The sole source justification cites the limited number of authorized Sony Electronics, Inc. resellers in the Washington D.C. area with approved switcher support agreements, and the unavailability of technical data for full and open competition.
Additional Notes
Inquiries must be submitted via email to agray@usagm.gov and jacosta@usagm.gov. The statutory authority for this sole source acquisition is 41 U.S.C. 1901.