Bid guide
How to bid on Air National Guard Readiness Center Cable Television Services
What the agency is buying
The Department of Defense, specifically the Air National Guard, is seeking a contractor to provide continuous, high-definition commercial television programming. This service will be delivered to their existing Haivision distribution system at JB Andrews, MD. The selected vendor will be responsible for all personnel, equipment, materials, transportation, licenses, and retransmission rights needed to fulfill this requirement. This is a firm-fixed-price opportunity, meaning the agreed-upon price will not change.
This opportunity is for vendors who can supply comprehensive cable television services, including all necessary components to ensure uninterrupted programming delivery.
Key dates and deadlines
The solicitation was published on September 11, 2026. The deadline for submitting offers is September 23, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET. All proposals must be received by this time. There is also a site visit scheduled for September 26, 2026, which was corrected in Amendment 001.
It is crucial to submit your offer before the deadline to be considered. Late submissions are generally not accepted.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for technology firms specializing in commercial television programming, cable services, and media distribution systems. Vendors with experience in providing services to government or military facilities, particularly those familiar with secure and continuous service delivery, would be well-suited.
Firms that can manage all aspects of television content delivery, including licensing and retransmission rights, and have the infrastructure to support high-definition programming to an existing Haivision system, should consider bidding.
How to respond
To access the solicitation documents, you need to click “View original source” on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal’s homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need to create a free account to view the documents, though this is not always required for every bid.
Review all attached documents, including the Performance Work Statement and the Q&A document from Amendment 001, to understand all requirements before preparing your offer.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Ensure your firm-fixed-price offer includes all associated costs, as stated in the solicitation. This means accounting for personnel, equipment, materials, transportation, licenses, and retransmission rights. A detailed cost breakdown, even if not explicitly requested, can demonstrate a thorough understanding of the project scope.
Pay close attention to the Performance Work Statement to ensure your proposal directly addresses every requirement. Highlight your experience with similar projects, especially those involving continuous service delivery and integration with existing systems like Haivision. Clearly articulate your ability to provide high-definition programming and manage all necessary legal rights. Participating in the site visit on September 26, 2026, if possible, can provide valuable insights and demonstrate your commitment.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from DEPT of the Army; the original posting controls.