USAGM Shortwave Transmission Services
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 951700-25-RFI-0010
- Agency
-
US Agency for Global Media
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 516110 Radio Broadcasting Stations
- PSC
- Not on record
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The US Agency for Global Media (USAGM) is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential contractors for Shortwave Transmission Services targeting Africa, Asia, and Eastern Europe. The agency seeks a contractor capable of leasing high-quality transmission capacity, receiving USAGM programming via satellite or terrestrial circuits, and transmitting programming by shortwave on a 24/7 basis. Interested parties must submit questions by February 28, 2025, at 1:00 PM EST and capability statements by March 11, 2025, at 1:00 PM EST to Nicole Wright at NWright@usagm.gov. The procurement is open to both large and small businesses under NAICS code 516110 (Radio Broadcasting Stations), with contractors expected to provide all necessary personnel, equipment, facilities, and materials. Performance will be monitored through a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan, which includes a standard of no more than one customer complaint per month.
The contract is not set aside for any specific business category and will be structured as a Firm-Fixed Price agreement with a 6-month base period from May 1, 2025, to November 30, 2025, followed by four optional 12-month periods that could extend through November 30, 2029. Service quantities are estimated between 5,848 and 5,865 hours per period, with no government-furnished property provided to the contractor. While specific award values are not disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice, the comprehensive transmission requirements suggest a significant operational commitment. The procurement process emphasizes early industry engagement and open discussions to ensure comprehensive understanding of the transmission service needs. Potential contractors will be evaluated on their ability to meet the technical and operational requirements outlined in the attached draft requirements document.
Notice text
THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) / SOURCES SOUGHT (SS) ONLY
This is a Request for Information/Sources Sought/Market Research announcement for information gathering, to be used for preliminary planning purposes. No proposals are being requested or accepted with this RFI/SS. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS AND NO CONTRACT SHALL BE AWARDED FROM THIS NOTICE. Any requests for a solicitation in response to this notice will not be honored. Submission of any information in response to this RFI/SS/Market Research is purely voluntary. The Government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred.
The purpose of this RFI/SS is to engage with industry early to answer questions, have open discussions, and identify potential sources that can provide Shortwave Transmission Services based on the attached set of draft requirements.
See attached for more details of this Request for Information Request
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Request For Information_Shortwave Transmission.pdf |
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