Notice of Intent to Sole Source: Gray Local Media

The Hawaii Air National Guard Recruiting and Retention Office plans to award a sole‑source, firm‑fixed‑price contract to Gray Local Media (Hawaii News Now) for a 12‑month base period (with three optional 12‑month extensions) to deliver 691 digital/video commercials per year during University of Hawaii athletic broadcasts, targeting young adults aged 18‑25 for enlistment recruitment. The contractor must possess exclusive broadcasting rights for UH sports, enabling placement of ads within televised games and associated digital platforms (e.g., K5). While this notice is not a competitive solicitation, other firms may submit capability statements by the specified deadline. • Sole‑source award to Gray Local Media for exclusive UH sports advertising rights. • Base period 9/30/2026‑9/29/2027; up to three 12‑month options. • 691 digital/video commercials per 12‑month period to be aired during UH athletic broadcasts. • Target audience: physically fit young adults (18‑25) in Hawaii. • Submissions (capability statements) due 5 Sept 2026, 10:00 AM HST via email to Contracting Specialist Emma Newbegin.