Lionsgate
Overview
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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 Department of War Activity (DWIA), under the Defense Media Activity (DMA), has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a single source purchase order to LIONSGATE FILMS INC. for proprietary television and movie programming content, including broadcast distribution rights for AFN outlets overseas. This is not a request for proposals.
Purpose & Scope
The primary purpose is to acquire proprietary TV and movie programming content, along with broadcast distribution rights, for both prime time and non-prime time viewing by AFN (Armed Forces Network) audiences overseas. This ensures continued access to entertainment for military personnel.
Contract Details
- Anticipated Award Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Anticipated Award Date: April 2026
- Authority: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 13.106-1(b)(1), Soliciting from a Single Source, supported by a Justification and Approval.
- Set-Aside: Single Source Intent (not a competitive set-aside)
- NAICS Code: 512120 – Motion Picture and Video Distribution
- PSC: 6770 – Film, Processed
- Place of Performance: St James, MD, United States
Submission & Questions
- This notice is not a solicitation; no solicitation package will be issued.
- Interested vendors who believe they can meet this requirement may submit a capability statement in writing.
- Capability statements must be received by: April 14, 2026, 12:00 PM EST.
- Information received will be used solely to determine if a competitive procurement is in the Government's best interest.
- Questions should be submitted electronically to Contract Specialist Joshua Drummer (joshua.i.drummer.ctr@mail.mil) and Cc Contracting Officer Nathan Mack (nathan.e.mack.civ@mail.mil).
Additional Notes
The Government's determination not to compete this action is at its sole discretion. No reimbursement will be made for costs associated with providing information.