Armed Forces Network Go Multi-Platform AoIP App

The Department of War Information Activity (DWIA) is conducting a Sources‑Sought to identify small‑business firms capable of delivering a multi‑platform Audio‑over‑IP (AoIP) solution for the Armed Forces Network. The solution must provide native iOS and Android applications distributed through commercial and government app stores, a secure .mil‑hosted web portal, and integration with common smart‑speaker platforms, as well as compatibility with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for in‑vehicle use. Core functionality includes streaming up to 25 AFN radio stations, standard player controls, metadata display (song, artist, album, optional artwork), an alarm‑clock feature, and robust user‑administration tools (RBAC, real‑time dashboards, audit logs). Performance objectives require ≥99.9 % monthly uptime, elastic scalability for large concurrent listener loads, high‑fidelity audio with minimal buffering, CDN‑delivered content loading in ≤2 seconds on standard mobile broadband, and comprehensive analytics (station, user location, listener counts, session data, comparative reporting). The application must be hardened to meet DoD mobile security standards and support the government’s vetting and accreditation process. Respondents must submit a white‑paper (≤10 pages, single‑spaced, 12‑point font, 1‑inch margins, 8½ × 11 in.) that details their capability to meet the listed requirements, provides an accurate cost estimate for each proposed solution, and includes any questions on the required capabilities. Submissions are to be emailed no later than 31 March 2026, 01:00 PM EST to Contracting Specialist Nastashia Willoughby and Contracting Officer Thomas Brown. This effort is a total small‑business set‑aside (FAR 19.5) and is for market research only; the government will not pay for responses nor be obligated to award a contract.

Notice ID

116e2640cf2242b7b3d0da4e5ebdce44

Solicitation Number

HQ0516-FY-26-0003

NAICS Code

518210

Classification Code

7A20