Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations

Code 5161
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NAICS Category 5161 covers Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations, which primarily provide broadcasting services through various media platforms. These services include television and radio content transmission, encompassing both commercial and non-commercial broadcasting operations. The category includes stations that create, produce, and distribute audio and video programming across different distribution channels, including over-the-air, cable, satellite, and internet platforms.

Recent federal contract awards in this category demonstrate diverse applications across government agencies, with typical contract values ranging from $50,000 to $250,000 and durations of 12 months with potential option years. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has been a frequent solicitor of broadcasting services, often seeking satellite TV services for medical centers in multiple states. Contracts are frequently structured as firm-fixed-price awards and are commonly set aside for small businesses, with the small business size standard being $47 million. Typical funding agencies include the VA, Department of Defense, and U.S. State Department, with performance locations spanning various military installations, VA medical centers, and diplomatic facilities.

Recent federal contract opportunities within this NAICS category reveal a wide range of broadcasting service requirements. These include media outreach services for veteran recruitment (such as the Kansas Army National Guard's broadcasting rights procurement), satellite TV services for VA medical centers in Michigan and Hawaii, and specialized broadcast infrastructure projects like the Defense Media Activity's American Forces Network television broadcast mission. Opportunities have been posted by agencies like the VA, Department of Defense, and U.S. State Department, with geographic performance locations including Tennessee, Michigan, Kansas, and even international locations like Denmark. The opportunities typically seek comprehensive media services, including commercial spot placements, web presence management, signal distribution, and content production across various broadcast formats.

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