Journalistic talent for VOA's south and central asia division - azeri language service
Ended Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 95170025K0001
- Awardee
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Paydesk LIMITED UEI X1CXFNEKVBN8
- Awarding agency
-
US Agency for Global Media
- Obligated
- $11,583
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $11,582.50 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Funding agency
- Voice of America US Agency for Global Media
- NAICS code
- 519110 News Syndicates
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Competed under SAP · 1 offer Simplified Acquisition
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Great Britain, United Kingdom
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | -$28,283 | |
| Terminate for Convenience | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $11,865 | |
| Funding Only Action | $7,000 | |
| Original award | $21,000 |
About this award
The U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) awarded a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) call to Paydesk LIMITED, a London-based media services firm, for journalistic talent supporting the Voice of America's South and Central Asia Division Azeri Language Service. This firm fixed-price contract, valued at $11,582.50, was awarded on November 1, 2024, with an ultimate completion date of October 31, 2025. The contract was issued without set-aside designation, indicating open competition. USAGM is currently executing a termination for convenience action dated March 25, 2025, and deobligating associated funds; however, this action does not constitute a complete contract closeout, which will be issued separately.
Paydesk LIMITED operates a platform connecting international broadcasting organizations with a global network of freelance journalists, photographers, and videographers. Under this BPA call and its broader umbrella agreement with VOA (a single-award BPA with a $250,000 ceiling through August 31, 2027), the contractor provides comprehensive multimedia journalism support services across multiple language divisions and regions. Services include reporting, writing, video production, photography, interpretation, translation, and specialized payment processing for journalists and stringers, supporting VOA's mission to distribute news and information in over 40 languages to global audiences. The contractor's experience encompasses coverage of major international events and on-the-ground reporting across Africa, South and Central Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 95170025K0001?
95170025K0001 was awarded to Paydesk LIMITED by US Agency for Global Media on November 1, 2024.
How much is contract 95170025K0001 worth?
The government has obligated $11,583 on 95170025K0001.
Which agency awarded contract 95170025K0001?
US Agency for Global Media awarded 95170025K0001, with funding from Voice of America (US Agency for Global Media).
Is contract 95170025K0001 an order under another contract?
Yes. 95170025K0001 is a BPA call under 95170022A0349, a blanket purchase agreement.
Was contract 95170025K0001 competed?
The extent of competition for 95170025K0001 was competed under sap. The government received 1 offer.
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