Apte, Aunshuman

Apte, Aunshuman is a sole proprietorship based in Stamford, Connecticut, registered in SAM.gov since 2005, with a current registration valid through December 2025. The vendor specializes in providing Urdu language services, including translation, interpretation, and media production support primarily for international broadcasting purposes. As a for-profit organization, Apte, Aunshuman has established itself as a focused language and media services provider, working specifically with government agencies in the international communication sector.

The vendor's federal contract awards are exclusively with the Voice of America (VOA), an entity under the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM). These contracts have consistently centered on Urdu language journalistic services, with call orders ranging from $4,400 to $19,150. The services provided include translation, interpretation, and media production support for VOA's Urdu programming. All contract awards have been issued without specific set-aside designations, indicating open competition. The contracts are structured as firm fixed-price call orders, demonstrating a consistent approach to providing language and media support services for international broadcasting efforts.

Apte, Aunshuman holds a single-award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with VOA, valued at $150,000 and valid through August 31, 2026. This BPA serves as an umbrella agreement under which individual call orders are issued for specific Urdu language services. The BPA allows VOA to procure Apte's services for supporting Urdu language programming, with call orders issued annually. Each call order typically covers a one-year period and involves providing translation, interpretation, and media production support. The BPA reflects VOA's ongoing need for specialized Urdu language services to support its international broadcasting mission of promoting freedom and democracy through targeted media content.