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THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) / SOURCES SOUGHT (SS) ONLY

This is a Request for Information/Sources Sought/Market Research announcement for information gathering, to be used for preliminary planning purposes. No proposals are being requested or accepted with this RFI/SS. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS AND NO CONTRACT SHALL BE AWARDED FROM THIS NOTICE. Any requests for a solicitation in response to this notice will not be honored. Submission of any information in response to this RFI/SS/Market Research is purely voluntary. The Government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred.

The purpose of this RFI/SS is to engage with industry early to answer questions, have open discussions, and identify potential sources that can provide VIDEO-ON-DEMAND (VOD) / OVER-THE-TOP (OTT) PLATFORM & APPLICATION SERVICES based on the attached set of draft requirements.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. This announcement contains a draft Statement of Objectives (SOO). The SOO is intended to provide the maximum flexibility to each offeror to propose an innovative approach. Interested parties are encouraged to provide feedback on the SOO.

2. If, after reviewing these documents, your company plans to participate in this Market Research, your company should provide documentation that supports your company’s capability in meeting the requirements. Failure to provide documentation may result in the Government being unable to adequately assess your company’s capabilities. If you lack sufficient experience in a particular area, please provide details explaining how you would overcome the lack of experience/capabilities in order to perform that portion of the requirement (i.e., teaming, subcontracting, etc.)

3. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research. You should identify any areas of work that your organization believes should be set-aside exclusively for Small Business Concerns. Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are acceptable.

All questions, comments, or responses to this RFI/SS must be submitted electronically via email to Mr. David Wallace, DWallace@usagm.gov. Questions regarding this announcement must be submitted electronically by 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on March 21, 2023. Interested parties must submit a capability statement to DWallace@usagm.gov no later than 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on March 31, 2023. To be considered timely, all responses must be submitted by the due date and the email subject must include the title “Video-On-Demand (VOD) / Over-The-Top (OTT) Platform & Application Services RFI/SS”.

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

Part I. Business Information

Please provide the following business information for your company/organization and for any teaming or joint venture partners:

· Company/Organization Name:

· Address:

· UEI:

· CAGE Code:

· Phone Number:

· Point of Contact and E-mail Address:

· Web Page URL:

· Size of business pursuant to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 518210 Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services

Based on the above NAICS Code, state whether your company is:

· Small Business (Yes / No)

· Woman Owned Small Business (Yes / No)

· Small Disadvantaged Business (Yes / No)

· 8(a) Certified (Yes / No)

· HUBZone Certified (Yes / No)

· Veteran Owned Small Business (Yes / No)

· Service Disabled Veteran Small Business (Yes / No)

· System for Award Management (SAM) (Yes / No)

· A statement as to whether your company is domestically or foreign owned (if foreign, please indicate the country of ownership).

Part II. Capability Survey Questions

A. General Capability Content Information:

1. Describe briefly the capabilities of your entity and nature of the goods and/or services you provide. This should include company background information to include an executive summary. (Not to exceed 5 pages)

2. Describe your company's past experience providing Video-On-Demand (VOD)/Over-The-Top (OTT) Platform & Application Services. Include contract numbers, a brief description of the work performed, period of performance, agency/organization supported, and individual point of contact (Contracting Officer or Program Manager). (Not to exceed 5 pages)

3. The magnitude of the requirement in terms of physical characteristics and estimated price range.

B. Commerciality Questions:

1. Do you have established catalog or market prices for USAGM Video-On-Demand (VOD) / Over-The-Top (OTT) Platform & Application Services requirement?

2. If you offer this product and/or service to both U.S. Government and commercial sources, is the same workforce used for both the U.S. Government and general public?

NOTICE: This RFI/SS is issued solely for information and planning purposes. It does not constitute an Invitation for Bid (IFB), Request for Proposal (RFP), or a Request for Quote (RFQ) nor a guarantee to issue an IFB, RFP, or RFQ in the future. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the United States Government to contract for any supply or service. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract or agreement. The US Government is in no way liable to pay for or reimburse any companies or entities that respond to this announcement. Any costs incurred by interested companies in response to this announcement will NOT be reimbursed. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s).

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