Journalistic talent for VOA's south and central asia division - for paydesk for the turkish service
Ended Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 95170025K0054
- Awardee
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Paydesk LIMITED UEI X1CXFNEKVBN8
- Awarding agency
-
US Agency for Global Media
- Obligated
- $4,238
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $4,237.50 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 | -$15,976 | |
| Terminate for Convenience | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $12,713 | |
| Original award | $7,500 |
About this award
The Voice of America (VOA), a civilian agency under the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), awarded a $4,237.50 Firm Fixed Price task order to Paydesk LIMITED for journalistic talent services supporting the Turkish Service within VOA's South and Central Asia Division. This recurring monthly requirement involves sourcing journalist stringers to produce and report breaking news stories, features, longform documentaries, and radio programming for domestic and international audiences. The task order was issued under an existing Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with a $250,000 ceiling and runs through August 31, 2027, enabling VOA to procure specialized multimedia journalism support services across multiple language divisions and regions. The award was made without set-aside designation, indicating open competition.
Paydesk LIMITED, a London-based media services company registered in the System for Award Management since August 2015, specializes in connecting international broadcasting organizations with a global network of freelance journalists, photographers, and videographers. The company has established itself as a critical service provider for USAGM, with over $5 million in total federal contract awards supporting VOA and the Office of Cuba Broadcasting across diverse regions including Africa, South and Central Asia, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe. Services provided through the company's contract vehicle include reporting, writing, video production, photography, interpretation, and specialized payment processing for journalists and stringers, enabling the agency to maintain on-the-ground coverage of major global events and news developments.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 95170025K0054?
95170025K0054 was awarded to Paydesk LIMITED by US Agency for Global Media on February 1, 2025.
How much is contract 95170025K0054 worth?
The government has obligated $4,238 on 95170025K0054.
Which agency awarded contract 95170025K0054?
US Agency for Global Media awarded 95170025K0054, with funding from Voice of America (US Agency for Global Media).
Is contract 95170025K0054 an order under another contract?
Yes. 95170025K0054 is a BPA call under 95170022A0349, a blanket purchase agreement.
Was contract 95170025K0054 competed?
The extent of competition for 95170025K0054 was competed under sap. The government received 1 offer.
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