Remote Monitoring Services Source Sought Notice

The U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), TSI Broadcast Technologies Division, is conducting market research to identify capable sources for remote monitoring services, with responses due by June 12, 2026. This sources-sought notice is not a request for proposal and does not commit the government to award a contract.

The requirement covers monitoring and schedule planning of medium-wave and shortwave transmission using remote monitoring services and remote receivers, performed in Finland. Work is classified under NAICS 541618 (Other Management Consulting Services) and PSC DD01 (IT and Telecom - Service Delivery Support Services).

Respondents must demonstrate extensive knowledge of high-frequency radio wave propagation and international broadcasting regulations. Key responsibilities include providing shortwave scheduling support aligned with USAGM's broadcasting schedule and transmission assets, offering propagation-based suggestions for schedule improvement and interference mitigation, providing SDO (Signal Detection and Observation) ratings from remote monitoring systems at various locations, reporting transmission irregularities, recommending reception improvements based on monitoring data, and furnishing ad-hoc information about other broadcasters' medium-wave and shortwave facilities upon request.

Interested vendors must submit a Statement of Capability to Mary Kerner, Contracting Officer (mkerner@usagm.gov), with subject line "USAGM Remote Monitoring Services Finland." The SOC must include company name, address, UEI, CAGE code, contact information, website, SAM registration status, business size classification, small-business certifications (SB, WOSB, SDB, 8(a), HUBZone, VOSB, SDVOSB), domestic or foreign ownership designation, years of relevant experience, and a cover letter with local Finland contact information. Responses must be in English.