USAGM Satellite Transponder Capacity Solicitation

This solicitation requests proposals to provide satellite transponder capacity and managed teleport services to distribute a single standard definition Burmese television channel at 2.7 Mbps on Thaicom 6. The United States Agency for Global Media requires transcoding of the video from HD to SD, Zixi transport of content, and a return confidence feed. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical capability, relevant past performance within the last three years, and price for the total potential three-year period including optional extensions. The agency intends to award a best value contract to the offeror with the highest rated proposal at a fair and reasonable price.

There is no set-aside designation. Proposals are due by May 18, 2021 and will be evaluated against NAICS code 517410 and PSC D304. The period of performance is a base year with two optional one-year extensions, taking place in Washington, DC. No incumbent or budget range is specified, though the services required include distribution of one SD channel for an undefined viewer audience in Myanmar and surrounding areas.