FM Broadcast Frequency in Kampala, Uganda

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

DATE: JUNE 06, 2023

OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY, SERVICES, AND INNOVATION, BROADCAST TECHNOLOGIES DIVISION, ENGINEERING & TRANSMISSION DIRECTORATE

U.S. AGENCY FOR GLOBAL MEDIA

 FM Broadcast Frequency in Kampala, Uganda

• Product Service Code: DG01 - IT and Telecom - Network Support Services
• NAICS Code: 516110 - Radio Broadcasting Stations
• Place of Performance:  Kampala, Uganda

This is a Sources Sought Notice and should not be construed as a solicitation announcement.

The U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), Office of Technology, Services, and Innovation Broadcast Technologies Division, Engineering and Transmission Directorate (T/E/B) is seeking
preliminary information, for market research purposes only, from capable and reliable sources who may have an FM broadcast license between 88.0 MHz and 107.0 MHz for sale and/or lease in the Kampala, Uganda metropolitan area.  USAGM would like to establish a 24/7 Voice of America (VOA) Over the Air (OTA) broadcast service covering Kampala, Uganda and the surrounding metropolitan area.  

The purpose of this notice is to gain knowledge of potential local qualified business concerns, capable of providing a licensed FM frequency between 88.0 MHz and 107.0 MHz in the Kampala, Uganda Metropolitan area.

Since all of the work will be performed outside of the continental U.S., no set-asides or socioeconomic preference of any sort will be granted.

Response Requirements:  Interested offerors that meet the requirements above are encouraged to submit a Statement of Capability (SOC) in response to this notice.  The SOC must include the
following:

(a)  Documentation demonstrating that offeror has an active licensed FM frequency in the Kampala, Uganda metropolitan area available for sale / lease including start date and expiration date of current license.

(b)  Documentation showing authorized transmitter power and location of licensed transmitter site.

(c)  Map or statement of licensed coverage area for FM frequency in the Kampala, Uganda Metropolitan area.

(d) Years of company experience with FM broadcasting in Uganda.

The SOC must contain a cover letter including the company name, local address, point of contact, telephone and e-mail address. 

The SOC must be submitted via e-mail to the following address by 12:00 Noon U.S. Eastern Standard Time, Friday, July 07, 2023:

Contracting Officer: tharvin@usagm.gov and, Contract Specialist: rnelson@usagm.gov

Please include the following in the subject line:  FM Broadcast Frequency in Kampala, Uganda

The submission of this information is for planning purposes only to determine industry
interest.  It is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to procure any
services, nor does USAGM intend to award a contract on the basis of this request for
information or otherwise pay for the information solicited.

THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL AND PROPOSALS RECEIVED
AS A RESULT OF THIS NOTICE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED OR EVALUATED.