Tender Details

Country: USA
Summary: AFP Newswire
UST Ref No: 121109236
Deadline: 24 Jun 2025
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Government
Tender Value: Refer Document
Notice Type: Tender
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NOTICE OF INTENT

The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)/Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization (DITCO) intends to negotiate a sole source contract with North America Agence France-Presse (AFP) 24/7 International. A sole source Justification & Approval document is being coordinated and, upon approval, a copy of it will be posted here on SAM.gov to comply with the public display requirements of FAR 13.501(a).

The proposed contract action is for the North America AFP 24/7 international real-time news text wire service. The portal features provide comprehensive, real-time, global news coverage to support media monitoring and intelligence gathering. AFP reporting is accurate and adheres to strict editorial standards. DISA requires independent, comprehensive and up-to-the-minute real time/live coverage of the world-s main political, diplomatic, social, economic, business, health, science, technology, environment, and culture breaking news and local details. DISA has a watch floor operation to ensure comprehensive information is readily available in real time. AFP has the expansive global coverage with near immediate updates through AFP News Platform. Failure to have access to this real-time news text wire service would put DISA at a disadvantage requiring numerous manhours to scour the web for the same information or to wait until AFP reporting is reposted through a separate new service.

At this time, the incumbent contractor North America AFP is the only source capable of providing all necessary services for the North America AFP 24/7 international real-time news text wire service.

The statutory authority for other than full and open competition, 10 USC 2304 (c) (1), as implemented by FAR13.501(a), Sole source (including brand name) acquisitions. Companies who believe they can provide this service must indicate their interest in writing within 5 days of this notification and include a detai...
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AFP Newswire - USA Tender

The DEPT OF DEFENSE | DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY (DISA), a Government sector organization in USA, has announced a new tender for AFP Newswire. This tender is published on USARFP under UST Ref No: 121109236 and is categorized as a Tender. Interested and eligible suppliers are invited to participate by reviewing the tender documents and submitting their bids before the deadline on 2025-06-24.

The estimated tender value is Refer Document, and full details, including technical specifications and submission requirements, are provided in the official tender documents. Ensure all submissions meet the criteria outlined to be considered for evaluation.