Notice of Intent to Sole Source USAGM Broadcasting/Transmission, Technical, Admin and O&M Services in Djibouti
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- T001-26-SPN-00023
- Agency
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US Agency for Global Media
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 516110 Radio Broadcasting Stations
- Place of performance
- Djibouti
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The US Agency for Global Media issued a Notice of Intent to sole-source a one-year contract with Radiodiffusion Television de Djibouti (RTD) for broadcasting operations, maintenance, technical, and administrative services at USAGM radio transmission facilities in Djibouti, with responses due by September 25, 2026 at 1:00 PM EST. The procurement is restricted to sole source under FAR 6.302-1, citing RTD as the only known responsible source capable of providing the required services. The scope encompasses comprehensive support for Medium Wave and FM broadcasting facilities, including preventive maintenance of transmitters, cooling systems, generators, antenna systems, and satellite reception facilities; restoration of electrical supply; transmitter startup and operation on three authorized frequencies (1431 kHz MW, 100.8 MHz FM, and 102.0 MHz FM); emergency repairs capped at $10,000 annually; and frequency licensing and regulatory compliance with Djibouti law. Performance standards require 98% broadcast and transmitter readiness, 100% preventive maintenance completion, emergency response acknowledgment within 2 hours and on-site response within 8 hours where feasible, and 100% license compliance. Interested parties believing they can satisfy the requirement should submit written documentation of capability via email to the point of contact by the deadline. This is not a competitive solicitation; the Government's decision not to compete is discretionary.
Notice text
THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT.
This notice is issued in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) section 5.201 to notify the public of a proposed contract action.
The North American Identification Classification System (NAICS) code is 516110 – Radio Broadcasting Stations. The SBA size standard is $47 million. The proposed contract action is for USAGM Broadcasting Operations and Maintenance in Djibouti.
The U.S Agency of Global Media (USAGM) intends to award a contract, on a sole source basis under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, with Radiodiffusion Television de Djibouti (RTD).
Radiodiffusion Television de Djibouti (RTD)
Ave Street Laurent du Var
Djibouti City, Djibouti
The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is 41 U.S.C.3304(a)(1) as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 6.302-1, which reads in part, “Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.”
Radiodiffusion Television de Djibouti is the only known source able to provide the required services. This requirement is for contractor support to reinstate, operate and maintain the radio transmitting facilities intended for the transmission of U.S. Government funded radio programs in Djibouti. ( See attached statement of work for requirement details)
The Period of Performance will be a one year- Date of award plus 12 months.
THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES.
A determination by the Government not to compete this procurement based on responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the Government.
Interested parties who believe they possess the capability to satisfy this requirement should submit documentation that clearly demonstrates their capability. Responses to this notice shall be received no later than September 25, 2026 at 1:00PM EST. All responses must be in writing only via email to the point of contacts specified in this notice.
Telephone requests or inquires will not be accepted. Any cost associated with the preparation and submission of data or information in response to this notice is the sole responsibility of the respondent and will not be reimbursed by the Government.
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