TAFT Boss 6 Month EXT
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 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
- Primary Contact: Anthony Leander (anthony.m.leander.ctr@mail.mil)
- Secondary Contact: Nathan Mack (nathan.e.mack.civ@mail.mil)