USAGM Shortwave Transmission Services
ID: 951700-25-RFI-0010Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR GLOBAL MEDIA, BBGUNITED STATES AGENCY FOR GLOBAL MEDIA, BBGOFFICE OF CONTRACTSWASHINGTON, DC, 20237, USA

NAICS

Radio Broadcasting Stations (516110)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/49d63c42eb8048e699c1a01344da0e67/view
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    Description

    The United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM) is seeking industry input through a Request for Information (RFI) regarding Shortwave Transmission Services. The objective is to gather information on contractors' capabilities to provide high-quality broadcast services, particularly targeting regions in Africa, Asia, and Eastern Europe, while ensuring operational readiness 24/7 and prompt notifications of any transmission failures. This opportunity is crucial for maintaining effective communication and information dissemination in these regions. Interested parties must submit their capability statements and complete surveys by specified deadlines in 2025, with the expected contract including a base performance period of six months and four one-year option periods. For further inquiries, contact Nicole Wright at nwright@usagm.gov or Natalie Ellis at nellis@usagm.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Nicole Wright
    (202) 617-5269
    nwright@usagm.gov
    Natalie Ellis
    (202) 920-2305
    nellis@usagm.gov
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    Request For Information_Shortwave Transmission.pdf
    The document is a Request for Information/Sources Sought (RFI/SS) issued by the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), seeking industry input on Shortwave Transmission Services. The RFI aims to engage potential contractors and gather information about their capabilities to provide these services before issuing a formal solicitation. It clarifies that this announcement is solely for market research; no proposals will be accepted, and no obligations for contracts exist. The RFI includes instructions for interested businesses to submit documentation on their expertise, past experience, and projected costs for shortwave broadcasting services, specifically targeting regions in Africa, Asia, and Eastern Europe. Interested parties must respond with capability statements and complete surveys by specified deadlines in 2025. The expected contract includes a base performance period of six months and four one-year option periods. The scope of work requires providing high-quality broadcast services, ensuring prompt notifications of transmission failures, and maintaining operational capabilities 24/7. The contractor will be responsible for all equipment and facilities, and performance will be monitored through a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This pre-solicitation phase facilitates exploration of contractor capabilities while ensuring compliance with federal regulations.
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