Opportunity
SAM #HQ0516-FY-26-0010
DWIA National News Service and Cloud-Native Video Distribution Platform
Buyer
HQ DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY
Posted
April 29, 2026
Respond By
May 08, 2026
Identifier
HQ0516-FY-26-0010
NAICS
515120, 518210, 541690, 516120, 512199, 515210, 516210, 517311
The Department of War Information Activity (DWIA) is conducting market research for a comprehensive National News Service to support its information mission. - Government Buyer: - Department of War, Department of War Information Activity (DWIA), Acquisitions and Procurement Office - Contracting office located at Fort George G. Meade, Maryland - Requested Services: - 24/7, 365-day access to a national network news service - Broadcast-quality media content, including live feeds of national and international news, special events, and pool feeds from a Washington D.C. Bureau - Cloud-native IP video distribution platform (e.g., LiveU Matrix) capable of delivering at least two simultaneous continuous media feeds - Reporting and analytics, including weekly summary reports - Daily schedules, technical support, content remediation, troubleshooting, and remote diagnostics - Support for news production, live streaming, and broadcasts on the American Forces Network (AFN) and social media channels - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, but LiveU Matrix is cited as an example of a suitable platform - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Cloud-native, IP-based video distribution - At least two simultaneous continuous media feeds - Real-time technical support and remote diagnostics - Weekly reporting and analytics - Place of Performance: - Fort George G. Meade, Maryland (contracting office and primary government facility) - Washington D.C. Bureau (for live pool feeds and special event coverage)
Description
The Department of War Information Activity (DWIA), formerly known as Defense Media Activity (DMA), is the Department of War’s (DoW) consolidated media organization. Its mission is to provide information products to DoW personnel, their families, and the public across all media platforms. This media is critical for news production, live streaming, and broadcasts on the American Forces Network (AFN) and social media channels.