Radio One, Inc.

Radio One, Inc. is a vendor registered to receive awards from the U.S. federal government, primarily providing promotional and advertising services through radio airtime, sponsored events, and related media activities. The company has demonstrated a diverse engagement with government funding opportunities, receiving both prime federal contract awards and federal grant sub-awards. While Radio One, Inc.'s registration in SAM.gov expired on August 25, 2011, it has continued to secure federal awards, with the most recent contract award dated August 29, 2021. As a media company, Radio One, Inc. likely leverages its broadcasting platforms and event organization capabilities to deliver targeted promotional services to various federal agencies.

Radio One, Inc. has been awarded prime federal contracts for promotional and advertising services. A notable contract was with the Smithsonian Institution for promotional ads for a Hip Hop Block Party, valued at $15,000 and completed on August 15, 2022. Another significant contract was secured with the National Human Genome Research Institute for radio airtime, banners, and sponsored events on Praise 104.1, valued at $24,500 and completed on June 12, 2022. Both of these contracts were awarded as purchase orders without any set-aside designations, indicating that Radio One, Inc. competed in the open market for these opportunities. These contracts showcase the company's ability to provide targeted promotional services to diverse federal agencies, utilizing its radio platform and event sponsorship capabilities to reach specific audiences for government initiatives.

In addition to prime contracts, Radio One, Inc. has participated in federal grant programs as a sub-awardee. The company was involved in a sub-grant award for the Technology to Empower Changes in Health (TECH) Network Participant Technologies Center. This sub-grant was part of a larger grant awarded to the Scripps Research Institute, with Radio One, Inc. serving as a sub-grantee. While specific details about the company's role in this grant are not provided, it suggests that Radio One, Inc. has expanded its services beyond traditional radio advertising to potentially include technology-enabled health communication or outreach efforts. This diversification into grant-funded projects demonstrates the company's ability to adapt its media and communication expertise to support broader research and public health initiatives, working in collaboration with academic institutions to leverage its reach and influence for scientific and social impact programs.