Spectrum System Management Services Source Sought Notice

The U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), TSI Broadcast Technologies Division, is conducting a sources sought notice for Spectrum System Management Services, with responses due June 12, 2026. This is market research only; responses will not be treated as adequate to any future solicitation.

USAGM seeks contractor support for spectrum scheduling, monitoring, and broadcast engineering and operations activities. Required competencies include in-depth understanding of radio wave propagation mechanisms and seasonal and atmospheric impacts on shortwave and medium wave broadcasting; demonstrated expertise with propagation analysis and coverage prediction tools; comprehensive knowledge of broadcast transmitting antennas and their operational modes; proven expertise in frequency selection and transmitting station location optimization; and familiarity with USAGM stations, equipment, planning tools, and broadcast schedules.

Contractor duties include providing radio scheduling support with propagation-based recommendations during scheduling meetings; expert engineering support for broadcast activities; issuance of operational memos for schedule changes and new services; monitoring and reporting of broadcast irregularities; and reception improvement recommendations based on monitoring data. All work is performed as tasked by USAGM.

Interested offerors must submit a Statement of Capability by Friday, June 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST to Natalie Ellis, Contracting Officer (nellis@usagm.gov), with subject line "USAGM Spectrum System Management Services." The SOC must include cover letter with company information, statement of capability addressing identified tasks, business details (name, address, UEI, CAGE Code, phone, point of contact, website), NAICS 541618 classification, applicable small business certifications, ownership status, and years of experience with similar services. NAICS code maps to PSC DD01.