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Request for Information – Information Technology Services SUBJECT: Armed Forces Network (AFN) signals via Transport Steams over Internet Protocol (TSoIP) on commercial internet using the Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) protocol AGENCY: Department of War (DoW) NOTICE TYPE: Request for Information / Sources Sought NAICS: 516210 - Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany Description THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY – This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. Solicitations are not available at this time. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the United States Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary; the United States Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the United States Government. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this requirement. The US Army Regional Correctional Facility-Europe is exploring options for Contractor performance regarding the recommended equipment list for reception of Armed Forces Network (AFN) signals via Transport Steams over Internet Protocol (TSoIP) on commercial internet using the Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) protocol. Transition to SRT has been recommended for all last-mile distributors (LMDs) worldwide as AFN's strategic modernization efforts include the abandonment of satellite delivery for AFN content. All SRT decoders provisioned to acquire and distribute AFN signals must be compatible with Multi-Program Transport Streams (MPTS) or Single Program Transport Streams (SPTS), have native or licensed Zixi support, and comply with Section 889 of the FY 2019 National Defense Authorization Act. MPTS is AFN's preferred content delivery method to achieve operational efficiency within our licensing constraints. AFN will work with LMDs to verify proposed system topography and architecture and for those distributors using SPTS equipment to determine the best method to support their needs. AFN is not funded for, and cannot provide, the equipment needed for SRT distribution. All LMDs should have a stable internet service with redundant pathways, minimum bandwidth of 25 Mbps, and a static IP address for this service. AFN has identified SRT decoder options that meet the above technical specifications. Two SRT equipment options may meet LMD needs that offer an integrated and a modular solution. Integrated options a…

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