Media and Social Media Analysis Support Tool Service

SOL #: FA701426R0020Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Air Force
FA7014 AFDW PK
ANDREWS AFB, MD, 20762-6604, United States

Place of Performance

Washington, DC

NAICS

Media Streaming Distribution Services (516210)

PSC

Network Services Delivered As A Service, By Subscription, Or Service Contract. Physical And Wireless Networks Managed As A Service Connected To And From Core Data Centers, Work Areas, And Offices Connecting End Users To The Organization's Broader Networks. Network Services Delivered In Connection With Other Iaa S And Paa S Services. Cloud Based Network Management Services And Software Defined Networks (Sdn) Accessed By Service Contract Or Subscriptions. (DG10)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

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Posted
Mar 4, 2026
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Last Updated
Mar 30, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Apr 7, 2026, 4:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons
  • NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
  • Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
  • Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
  • Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Department of the Air Force (SAF/PA) is soliciting proposals for Media and Social Media Analysis Support Tool Services. This opportunity seeks web-based assessment tools to monitor, aggregate, and analyze large-scale external media data, providing insights into narratives, trends, and sentiment relevant to SAF/PA mission objectives. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due April 6, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time.

Scope of Work

The contractor shall provide web-based assessment tools capable of monitoring, aggregating, and analyzing large-scale external media data. These tools must support analytical reporting and visualizations to deliver timely insights into media narratives, trends, and sentiment relevant to the SAF/PA mission. The system is required to monitor thousands of domestic and international media outlets across print, web, broadcast, and social media platforms.

Contract & Timeline

  • Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
  • Period of Performance: A 12-month base period (April 9, 2026 - April 8, 2027), followed by four 12-month option periods, and a 6-month option to extend services. The total duration, including options, shall not exceed 66 months.
  • Product Service Code (PSC): DG10 (Network Services Delivered As A Service)
  • Place of Performance: Washington, DC, United States
  • Solicitation Issue Date: March 20, 2026
  • Questions Deadline: April 1, 2026, 12:00 PM Eastern Time (via email only)
  • Proposal Submission Deadline: April 6, 2026, 12:00 PM Eastern Time (via email only)
  • Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) Deadline for References: April 7, 2026, 12:00 PM EST

Submission & Evaluation

  • Proposal Format: Proposals must be submitted in three volumes: Volume I – Technical/Mission Capability, Volume II – Past Performance, and Volume III – Price. Electronic copies should be in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint 2016 or higher, or searchable PDF format.
  • Evaluation Factors: Award will be based on a Performance Price Tradeoff (PPT) source selection. Evaluation factors include:
    1. Technical Approach (Acceptable/Unacceptable)
    2. Past Performance (Satisfactory or Substantial required for award)
    3. Price (Evaluated for completeness, balance, and reasonableness)
  • Award Basis: Tradeoffs will be made between Past Performance and Price for technically acceptable offers, with Past Performance being more important than Price. The Government intends to award based on initial proposals but reserves the right to conduct interchanges.

Eligibility & Notes

  • Set-Aside: This is a competitive 100% Small Business Set-Aside.
  • NAICS Code: 516210, with a Size Standard of $47,000,000.00.
  • Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award.
  • Offerors agree to hold prices firm for 180 calendar days from the proposal receipt date.
  • Contacts: Parris Kennedy (parris.kennedy@us.af.mil) and Stacy Rutherford (stacy.rutherford.ctr@us.af.mil).

People

Points of Contact

Parris KennedyPRIMARY
Stacy RutherfordSECONDARY

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