Operation and Maintenance of FM Broadcast Transmitter Systems in Niger
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 951700-25-SS-02-02-25
- Agency
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US Agency for Global Media
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- Place of performance
- Niamey Edo Nigeria
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The US Agency for Global Media (USAGM) is seeking vendors to host, operate, and maintain FM broadcast transmitter systems in Niger for Voice of America (VOA) programming. Specifically, USAGM requires a vendor to provide a climate-controlled space adjacent to a broadcast tower in Niamey, with potential expansion to other regions of the country. The technical requirements include hosting broadcast equipment, providing reliable commercial electrical power with a 15 kVA standby generator, and accommodating satellite antenna systems with clear views of the Geostationary Satellite Belt. Interested vendors must submit a Statement of Capability by March 3, 2025, to nellis@usagm.gov, demonstrating at least two relevant contracts in Niger and proven capability to execute projects in the country. Vendors will need to show extensive experience in similar broadcast infrastructure support and have the technical capacity to manage complex broadcasting systems.
The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designations for this opportunity, as the work is located outside the continental United States. While no specific award value is mentioned, the technical complexity suggests a significant infrastructure investment. The contract will initially cover broadcasting on 102.5 MHz in the Niamey Metropolitan area, with potential future expansion pending US government requests and Niger government approval. The scope includes installing and maintaining a 4-bay FM antenna system, multiple satellite antennas (3.1m C-Band, 1.8m KU Band, 1.2m KU VSAT), and associated broadcasting infrastructure. This sources sought notice is explicitly not a solicitation, meaning no proposals will be evaluated at this stage, but rather serves to gauge market interest and vendor capabilities for potential future procurement.
Notice text
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A SOLICITATION ANNOUNCEMENT
Operation and Maintenance of FM Broadcast Transmitter Systems in Niger
USAGM is currently licensed by the Niger government to provide Voice of America (VOA) programming on 102.5 Mhz in the Niamey Metropolitan area. USAGM is considering expanding its radio coverage to other areas of the country, pending official requests by the US Government and approval from the Government of Niger.
USAGM has a requirement for a vendor to host, operate, and maintain FM broadcast transmitter systems in Niamey as well as other regions of Niger. This includes providing a climate controlled space with at least 2 meters of floor space available to host broadcast equipment systems. This climate-controlled space should be adjacent to a broadcast tower with access to reliable commercial electrical shore power and an adjacent space to host a 15 kVA standby electrical generator system. Location should have clear view of the Geostationary Satellite Belt to host both a 3.1 mtr C- Band and 1.8 mtr KU Band satellite antenna as well as a 1.2 mtr KU VSAT terminal. Vendor will have sufficient space on the adjacent broadcast tower in order to host a 4 bay FM antenna system.
See attached sources sought doucment for further details.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE-Operation-Maintenenace of FM Broadcast Transmitter System.pdf |
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