Radio Broadcasting Stations

Code 516110
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NAICS 516110 (Radio Broadcasting Stations) encompasses commercial radio broadcasting services that transmit audio programming through terrestrial radio transmission networks. These stations create, assemble, and broadcast radio content across various formats including news, music, talk, sports, and public affairs programming. The services include content production, transmission infrastructure management, and media distribution through frequency modulation (FM) and medium wave (MW) broadcast technologies.

Federal contract awards in this category demonstrate significant diversity, with contracts ranging from $2,400 to $17,676,985, and performance periods typically spanning one to five years. Frequently awarded entities include Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, Equans Zuid-Nederland B.V., and various international broadcasting organizations. The U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) emerges as a primary funding agency, consistently awarding contracts for international broadcasting services in regions like Africa, Asia, and Eastern Europe. Most awards are firm fixed-price definitive contracts or purchase orders, with no specific set-aside designations. Performance locations are predominantly international, supporting diplomatic and information dissemination objectives.

Recent federal contract opportunities focus on media outreach, advertising, and broadcasting services for government agencies. The Maine Army National Guard sought non-commercial service announcements targeting 17-24 year-olds, while the Department of Veterans Affairs requested comprehensive media outreach services in upstate New York. The Department of the Army National Guard posted a special notice for 800MHz radio service infrastructure contributions. These opportunities demonstrate a broad range of communication needs, from recruitment advertising to emergency communications infrastructure, with solicitations utilizing simplified acquisition procedures and targeting specific demographic or regional communication requirements.

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