Language services obtain journalist stringers daily to produce and report breaking news stories features longform documentaries and radio programming both domestically and across the globe.
Ended Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 95170026K0003
- Awardee
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Paydesk LIMITED UEI X1CXFNEKVBN8
- Awarding agency
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US Agency for Global Media
- Obligated
- $250,000
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $250,000.00 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
- London W6, UK
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $250,000 |
About this award
The Voice of America (VOA), a civilian agency under the U.S. Agency for Global Media, awarded a $250,000 Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) call to Paydesk LIMITED on January 28, 2026, with an ultimate completion date of June 30, 2026. The contract, which operates under a Firm Fixed Price structure with no set-aside designation, requires Paydesk to provide language services and obtain journalist stringers to produce and report breaking news stories, features, longform documentaries, and radio programming for both domestic and international audiences. Performance will be conducted from Paydesk's London location, enabling the contractor to leverage its global network of freelance journalists and multimedia professionals across multiple geographic regions and language services.
Paydesk LIMITED, a London-based media services company specializing in international journalistic talent and multimedia production, brings extensive experience supporting VOA's operations since its SAM.gov registration in 2015. The contractor operates a platform connecting federal broadcasting organizations with a worldwide network of reporters, photographers, and videographers capable of delivering specialized reporting, translation, and production services across multiple languages. This award represents a continuation of Paydesk's established relationship with VOA and the Office of Cuba Broadcasting, supporting the agency's mission to distribute objective news and information in over 40 languages to global audiences. The company's service portfolio has previously supported VOA language divisions including Persian, Somali, Swahili, and multiple other language services, as well as major coverage initiatives such as Ukraine conflict reporting and regional stringer operations across Africa and other international locations.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 95170026K0003?
95170026K0003 was awarded to Paydesk LIMITED by US Agency for Global Media on January 28, 2026.
How much is contract 95170026K0003 worth?
The government has obligated $250,000 on 95170026K0003.
Which agency awarded contract 95170026K0003?
US Agency for Global Media awarded 95170026K0003, with funding from Voice of America (US Agency for Global Media).
Is contract 95170026K0003 an order under another contract?
Yes. 95170026K0003 is a BPA call under 95170022A0349, a blanket purchase agreement.
Was contract 95170026K0003 competed?
The extent of competition for 95170026K0003 was competed under sap. The government received 1 offer.
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