New BPA for journalistic talent for central news division
Ended Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 95170025K0015
- Awardee
-
Paydesk LIMITED UEI X1CXFNEKVBN8
- Awarding agency
-
US Agency for Global Media
- Obligated
- $199,384
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $199,384.00 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 | -$50,616 | |
| Terminate for Convenience | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $70,000 | |
| Original award | $180,000 |
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 company, for journalistic talent services supporting the Voice of America's Central News Division. This contract action, awarded on November 4, 2024, carries a ceiling value of $199,384 and operates under a firm fixed-price structure with an ultimate completion date of October 31, 2025. The work will be performed in Great Britain, United Kingdom. This BPA call is part of Paydesk's existing single-award BPA with Voice of America, which maintains a higher overall ceiling of $250,000 through August 31, 2027, providing an umbrella vehicle for USAGM to procure multimedia journalism support services across various language divisions and global regions.
As of March 25, 2025, USAGM initiated a termination for convenience action associated with this contract and is deobligating related funds. The agency emphasizes that this action does not constitute a full contract closeout, with a complete closeout to be issued separately. No set-aside designation was used for this procurement, indicating open competition. Paydesk's services under USAGM contracts historically include reporting, video production, photography, translation, and specialized payment processing for journalists and stringers, supporting VOA's mission of delivering news and information in over 40 languages to global audiences across diverse regions including Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 95170025K0015?
95170025K0015 was awarded to Paydesk LIMITED by US Agency for Global Media on November 4, 2024.
How much is contract 95170025K0015 worth?
The government has obligated $199,384 on 95170025K0015.
Which agency awarded contract 95170025K0015?
US Agency for Global Media awarded 95170025K0015, with funding from Voice of America (US Agency for Global Media).
Is contract 95170025K0015 an order under another contract?
Yes. 95170025K0015 is a BPA call under 95170022A0349, a blanket purchase agreement.
Was contract 95170025K0015 competed?
The extent of competition for 95170025K0015 was competed under sap. The government received 1 offer.
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