SAM #FA805208172026

Sole Source Digital Media Subscription for Air Force Libraries (Hoopla Platform by Midwest Tape LLC)

This notice announces the Air Force's intent to award a sole source contract for digital media services: - The Department of the Air Force, via the 772d Enterprise Sourcing Squadron, will procure a subscription to the Hoopla digital media platform from Midwest Tape LLC. - Midwest Tape LLC is the sole provider and OEM for the Hoopla platform, which offers movies, music, audiobooks, eBooks, comics, and TV shows for streaming or offline use. - The contract supports Air Force library missions and quality-of-life initiatives for Airmen and Guardians. - The subscription allows up to 7 checkouts per month per registered user. - The contract will be firm-fixed-price, covering a 12-month base period with two option years (totaling three years). - No specific part numbers or purchase quantities are provided; the requirement is justified as only one source is available under FAR 13.106-1(b)(2). - Responses to the notice are due by August 21, 2026.

Period of Performance: - Base period: August 8, 2026 – August 7, 2027 - Option Year 1: August 8, 2027 – August 7, 2028 - Option Year 2: August 8, 2028 – August 7, 2029

OEM and Vendor: - Midwest Tape LLC (Hoopla platform)

Requirements: - Exclusive access to Hoopla digital media content - Subscription covers Air Force libraries and personnel - Firm-fixed-price contract - Limit of 7 checkouts per user per month

Commercial Opportunity: - Sole source procurement; no competition expected unless a comparable platform is identified - Potential competitors would need to offer similar digital media content and library integration

Key Attachments: - Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source - Redacted Justification and Approval (JA) document

Description

The 772d Enterprise Sourcing Squadron (772 ESS) intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract to a single source, Midwest Tape LLC, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(2) (only one source reasonably available) on 30 August 2026. The period of performance (PoP) shall be: 30 August June 2026 – 29 August 2029.

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