The U.S. Agency for Global Media's Office of Technology Services and Innovation awarded a purchase order to RG Manucduc JR. Construction Services for antenna maintenance services at $52,212.08 on September 29, 2026. Performance runs six months through March 28, 2027, at the Philippines Transmitting Station in Concepcion, Tarlac. The firm will provide maintenance personnel including 12 total antenna maintenance workers (three certified for 500-foot tower climbing), two TESDA-certified machinists, and one Philippine-licensed Registered Nurse during normal working hours (8:00 AM–4:30 PM Monday–Friday, excluding Philippine holidays). Tower climbers must hold current U.S. or international rope rescue certification. The contractor furnishes personnel uniforms, personal protective equipment, tools, transportation, communications, lodging, meals, and local permits; the Government supplies replacement parts, equipment, materials, machine shop access, workspace, utilities, and rigging equipment. Temporary Additional Services of approximately 100 hours per month are pre-approved separately. General Liability insurance minimum is PHP 100,000.00 per occurrence.