Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Esports Stage Automation Equipment

The U.S. Army MICC at Fort Knox intends to award a sole‑source, firm‑fixed‑price contract to Esports Foundry, Inc. for phase‑two automation of its existing esports broadcast stage. The contractor must deliver, install, integrate, and commission a turnkey broadcast, audio‑visual, and stage‑lighting system that includes motorized PTZ cameras, 4K video processing, DSP audio, LED video walls, and DMX‑controlled lighting, all synchronized through a proprietary control platform. Delivery and full operational capability are required within 90 days of award. Capability statements are accepted until 19 Sep 2026. • Scope: hardware procurement, custom staging, LED displays, automated AV equipment, stage lighting, system integration, programming, testing, and training. • Location: Installation at Building 1610, 3451 Wilson Ave., Fort Knox, KY. • Timeline: award expected Sep 2026; installation completed within 90 days. • Budget: not explicitly stated for phase 2; phase 1 was $71,540, suggesting a comparable or slightly larger amount. • Sole‑source justification: proprietary integration with equipment installed in phase 1; no other vendor can meet the technical and software interface requirements.