AFN Europe Radio Request for Information/Sources Sought
SAM.GOV Due: July 11, 2025 at 09:00 PM UTC
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Summary

The AFN Europe Radio Request for Information/Sources Sought is an initiative by the Defense Media Activity (DMA) aimed at identifying solutions to maintain connectivity to remote American Forces Network (AFN) FM transmitter sites in Europe. With the discontinuation of the current Direct-to-Home (DTH) satellite service scheduled for March 2026, the DMA is seeking commercially available technologies and services that can deliver AFN stereo audio programming, specifically 'The Eagle' service, to these isolated locations. Contractors with expertise in audio distribution technologies, particularly those capable of providing high uptime and reliable service in challenging geographic terrains, are encouraged to respond. The government is looking for detailed proposals that include hardware, software, and service options, as well as cost estimates and scalability considerations.
Description

The Defense Media Activity (DMA) requires solutions for sustaining connectivity to remote, isolated American Forces Network (AFN) FM transmitter sites in Europe. The current distribution method, relying on AFN’s Direct-to-Home (DTH) satellite service, will be discontinued in March 2026. Thi

Entities
DOD
Department of Defense
DOTAF
Department of the Air Force
NAICS
517410
Set Aside
None
Place of Performance
Katterbach
Point of Contact
Full Name Email Phone Type
John Seacrist [email protected] primary
Attachments
  • AFN+Radio_RFI_Sources+Sought_FA2541-25-011_Signed.pdf
  • Q+and+A+_+FA2541-25-011.xlsx
  • Updated+Q+and+A+_+FA2541-25-011_20250707.xlsx