USAGM Audio Processing and Monitoring Equipment
The U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) is soliciting bids for audio program chain equipment to support the Kuwait Expansion Project at the Kuwait Transmitting Station. Specifically, the agency seeks four additional transmitters along with associated audio processing and monitoring equipment for use in the master control room. The contracting officer is Nicole Wright, and this is a firm fixed-price, small business set-aside solicitation requiring the contractor to be designated as a small business under NAICS 334310 with a size standard of 750 employees. The contract will be evaluated on a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, meaning cost is the primary consideration once technical acceptability is confirmed. The offer due date is February 25, 2026, providing potential bidders with an 8-day window from the posting date of February 17, 2026 to submit proposals.
This solicitation includes five line items totaling approximately $21 million in value: four units of specialized audio equipment (ORBAN XPN-AM Audio Processor, BELAR AMMA-2 DSP-Based AM Modulation Monitor/Analyzer, FOSTEX-RM3 1U Stereo Rack Mount Monitor System, and KEYSIGHT 53210A Frequency Counter/RF Counter) each priced at $4,000,000, plus freight charges estimated at $1,000,000 for delivery by JCM Logistics. Performance of work will take place in Sterling, Virginia, with delivery expected within six months of contract award. Payment will be made by electronic funds transfer in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act, and the contract incorporates standard FAR clauses addressing ethics, labor standards, equal opportunity, and other federal compliance requirements.
951700-26-R-0002 US Agency for Global Media
2/17/26, 3:55 PM USAGM Facilities Maintenance, Philippines Transmitting Station
The U.S. Agency for Global Media seeks facilities maintenance and operational support services at its Philippines Transmitting Station in Tinang, Concepcion, Tarlac, with proposals due September 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for September 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM Philippines Time, with a maximum of two personnel per company; no questions will be accepted after the site visit. Questions are due August 25, 2026.
This is a full and open, unrestricted acquisition using FAR Parts 12 and 13 with firm-fixed price commercial item contract type. NAICS code is 561210 (Facilities Support Services); PSC is Z1AZ. The base period of performance runs September 20, 2026 through March 19, 2027 (six months). Work is performed Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
The contractor must provide qualified personnel, supervision, tools, and equipment across five service categories: electrical maintenance (minimum 3 electricians with 3+ years' experience); HVAC maintenance (minimum 2 technicians); real property maintenance and repair (minimum 9 personnel: 3 skilled trades plus 6 general labor assistants); warehouse support (minimum 2 staff); and government vehicle and heavy equipment maintenance (minimum 1 staff). The Supervisor/Project Manager must hold 5+ years of project management experience in engineering, facilities management, or trade-related fields; possess Philippines TESDA Electrical Installation and Maintenance NC II/NC III certifications; hold a valid PRC Registered Master Electrician (RME) License; and be English-speaking. Personnel security clearances through Overseas Vetting Questionnaires, police clearances, barangay clearances, and NBI clearances are required.
The government furnishes replacement parts, consumables, fuel, lubricants, batteries, and maintenance supplies; the contractor provides only materials specified in the SOW. General Liability insurance minimum is PHP 100,000 per occurrence and PHP 500,000 cumulative for both bodily injury and property damage. The incumbent contractor was J&J Worldwide Services (contract expired April 30, 2025).
Evaluation weights Technical Approach & Capability and Past Performance (non-price factors combined) as significantly more important than Price. Proposals comprise four volumes: Administrative, Technical Approach & Capability (7-page limit), Past Performance (up to three references), and Price using the government template. Submissions via email only to NWright@usagm.gov and Nellis@usagm.gov; late proposals and faxes are not accepted.
951700-26-R-0002 US Agency for Global Media
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