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11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended. is not extended.

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER

NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

Previous edition unusable STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016) Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBE

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Solicitation/Contract Form Continuation

The following changes have been made:

INFORMATION FROM TO

Response Due Time 01:00 PM 11:00 AM Response Due Date 20 Apr 2026 27 Apr 2026

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Continuation of Description

Miscellaneous text in this section has been modified to:

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

AMERICAN FORCES NETWORK EUROPE

AMERICAN FORCES NETWORK (AFN) NAPLES ALL-INCLUSIVE FM RADIO BROADCAST SERVICES

1.0 BACKGROUND: AFN provides U.S. military leaders with a direct line to their communities. They deliver essential information to promote readiness, ensure force protection, and improve the quality of life for service members and their families serving overseas via radio and television channels.

2.0 SCOPE: This Performance Work Statement (PWS) defines the requirement for a contractor to provide a turnkey, all-inclusive FM radio broadcast service in the Naples, Italy vicinity utilizing a U.S. Government provided Studio-to transmitter Link System (STL) and broadcast through contractor owned and maintained equipment. The contractor shall provide a complete turnkey solution that meets all specifications found in Sections 3.0 and 4.0 of the PWS.

2.1 COVERAGE SPECIFICATIONS: The contractor shall provide a broadcast signal that fully complies with the defined FM transmission characteristics as set forth in the authority to broadcast issued by the Italian Ministry of Communications for the assigned 97.3 MHz AFN Naples FM frequency and is sufficient to provide listening coverage in the following areas:

(S) Napoli

(S) Pozzuoli

(S) Licola

(S) Capodichino

(S) Lago Patria

(S) Gricignano

2.2 Coverage map included in ATTACHMENT A- Technical Specifications for Broadcast Standards.

3.0 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS: The contractor shall provide a complete turnkey solution that meets the following performance standards:

3.1 Primary Requirement: The contractor shall broadcast the government-provided AFN audio feed over the Italian Ministry Authorized 97.3 MHz FM frequency.

3.2 Service Availability: The broadcast 97.3 MHz FM signal shall be available 99.8% of the time, measured monthly. Downtime is defined as any unscheduled interruption of the broadcast signal. Scheduled maintenance must be approved by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) 14 days in advance.

3.3 Technical Solution & Signal Quality. The contractor shall detail their proposed system design, including but not limited to ERP calculations, antenna type and height, and facility location, in their technical proposal.

The broadcast signal must meet or exceed the following specifications:

3.3.1 Frequency: 97.3 MHz

3.3.2 Antenna: The contractor shall provide, install, operate, and maintain an antenna system that is fully compliant with Attachment A - Technical Specifications.

3.3.3 Modulation: +/- 75 kHz deviation.

3.3.4 Audio Quality: Broadcast in stereo with standard 19 kHz pilot tone, free from hum, distortion, or interference.

3.4 The Government's evaluation and acceptance of the proposed antenna system will be based on its verifiable compliance with the specific legal and technical requirements mandated by the Italian Government.

4.0 CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED INFRASTRUCTURE & RESPONSIBILITIES:. The system shall include, but is not limited to:

a. A primary FM broadcast transmitter .

b. A fully compliant antenna system . FM and a Parabolic reflector for STL reception

c. All necessary audio processing equipment to ensure signal quality.

d. A remote monitoring system to track performance and outages. The remote monitoring system shall operate automatically 24/7, monitoring all frequencies (including 97.3 MHz). In the event of a signal fault, low signal levels, or audio loss, the system will email the designated recipients.

4.1 Environmental & A dedicated HVAC) system capable Facility: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning ( of always maintaining provided Government Furnished Property (GFP) within the manufacturer's specified operational temperature and humidity range.

4.1.1 A secure, environmentally protected facility to house all equipment.

4.2 Utilities: The contractor shall be responsible for all utility costs, including but not limited to electricity and fuel. These costs shall be included in the firm-fixed price of the contract. There will be no separate reimbursement for utilities.

4.3 The Contractor shall inform the COR of issues or potential issues that might affect the performance within 24 hours clock hours and or 8 working hours of identifying those issues. Verbal reports shall be followed up by written reports included in the Monthly System Status of Outages report deliverable report.

5.0 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED ITEMS & DEMARCATION

5.1 GFP: The equipment provided by the U.S. Government will be solely for the acquisition of the AFN radio signal. This equipment consists of the individual items inventoried to make up the STL system. (A complete list of GFP items will be provided in Attachment B).

5.2 Government-Furnished Information (GFI): The Government will provide the AFN audio program feed, which will be delivered to the contractor's facility via the GFP STL system.

5.3 Point of Demarcation: The contractor's responsibility for the AFN signal begins at the audio output of the Government-furnished STL receiver. The contractor shall be responsible for all equipment, wiring, and signal processing from this point forward.

6.0 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: The contractor shall provide a suitable facility/location within the Naples area that allows the signal to effectively cover the designated broadcast reception area. The site and all broadcast transmissions must be fully authorized and licensed by the appropriate Italian ministry and regulatory authorities

List of Contract Documents, Exhibits, or Attachments

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4.02d Attachment D Questions to Answers N681716QN031

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