TAFT Boss 6 Month EXT

SOL #: 9c8a4abf9ab349b2803deb407f9a4239Special NoticeSole Source

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Defense Media Activity (Dma)
HQ DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY
FORT MEADE, MD, 20755, United States

Place of Performance

Riverside, CA

NAICS

No NAICS code specified

PSC

Other Photographic, Mapping, Printing, And Publication Services (T099)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

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Posted
Mar 12, 2026
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Action Date
Mar 18, 2026, 6:00 PM

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 Defense Media Activity (DMA) has issued a Special Notice indicating its Notice of Intent to Sole Source a six-month contract extension to Taft Broadcasting Company, L.L.C. for Broadcast Operation Support Services for the American Forces Network Broadcast Center (AFN-BC). This extension ensures uninterrupted 24/7 television channel operations. Interested parties capable of providing these services must submit their capabilities by March 18, 2026.

Scope of Work

The required services involve providing management and technical personnel to support daily TV Traffic and Programming Products for AFN-BC's 24/7 television broadcast operations. Key performance requirements include sensitive media handling, speed, accuracy, and adherence to DoD and broadcast industry standards. The services are typically billed hourly for television broadcast managers and producers.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
  • Contract Action: Six-month extension to existing contract HQ0516-21-C-0003
  • Period of Performance: April 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026
  • Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
  • Capability Statement Due: March 18, 2026, by 2:00 PM EST
  • Published: March 12, 2026
  • Place of Performance: Riverside, CA

Justification & Action

This is a sole source procurement justified under FAR 6.302-1, citing only one responsible source. This notice is not a Request for Proposals or Quotations, and the Government is not soliciting competitive proposals. However, the Government will consider information submitted by interested parties to determine if a competitive procurement is in its best interest. Responses must be submitted electronically and in writing to the specified contacts.

Contact Information

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Points of Contact

Anthony LeanderPRIMARY
Nathan MackSECONDARY

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Posted: Mar 12, 2026
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