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FM Broadcast Frequency in Kampala, Uganda

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951700-23-RFI-00062Federal

Submission Closed07/07/2023, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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General Info

Agency

Bbg United States Agency For Global Media → Office Of Contracts

NAICS

516110 - Radio Broadcasting Stations

Place of Performance

DC, UGA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

951700-23-RFI-00062: FM Broadcast Frequency in Kampala, Uganda

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Low

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PhaseClosed

PostedJun 6

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineJul 7

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

07/07/2023, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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AgencyBbg United States Agency For Global Media → Office Of Contracts

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OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20237, USA

Organization / AgencyBbg United States Agency For Global Media → Office Of Contracts

Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20237, USA

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Tisa Harvin Contracting Officer

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Rodney Nelson Contract Specialist

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Full Description

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE DATE: JUNE 06, 2023 OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY, SERVICES, AND INNOVATION, BROADCAST TECHNOLOGIES DIVISION, ENGINEERING & TRANSMISSION DIRECTORATE U.S. AGENCY FOR GLOBAL MEDIA FM Broadcast Frequency in Kampala, Uganda Product Service Code: DG01 - IT and Telecom - Network Support Services NAICS Code: 516110 - Radio Broadcasting Stations Place of Performance: Kampala, Uganda This is a Sources Sought Notice and should not be construed as a solicitation announcement. The U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), Office of Technology, Services, and Innovation Broadcast Technologies Division, Engineering and Transmission Directorate (T/E/B) is seeking preliminary information, for market research purposes only, from capable and reliable sources who may have an FM broadcast license between 88.0 MHz and 107.0 MHz for sale and/or lease in the Kampala, Uganda metropolitan area. USAGM would like to establish a 24/7 Voice of America (VOA) Over the Air (OTA) broadcast service covering Kampala, Uganda and the surrounding metropolitan area. The purpose of this notice is to gain knowledge of potential local qualified business concerns, capable of providing a licensed FM frequency between 88.0 MHz and 107.0 MHz in the Kampala, Uganda Metropolitan area. Since all of the work will be performed outside of the continental U.S., no set-asides or socioeconomic preference of any sort will be granted. Response Requirements: Interested offerors that meet the requirements above are encouraged to submit a Statement of Capability (SOC) in response to this notice. The SOC must include the following: (a) Documentation demonstrating that offeror has an active licensed FM frequency in the Kampala, Uganda metropolitan area available for sale / lease including start date and expiration date of current license. (b) Documentation showing authorized transmitter power and location of licensed transmitter site. (c) Map or statement of licensed coverage area for FM frequency in the Kampala, Uganda Metropolitan area. (d) Years of company experience with FM broadcasting in Uganda. The SOC must contain a cover letter including the company name, local address, point of contact, telephone and e-mail address. The SOC must be submitted via e-mail to the following address by 12:00 Noon U.S. Eastern Standard Time, Friday, July 07, 2023: Contracting Officer: tharvin@usagm.gov and, Contract Specialist: rnelson@usagm.gov Please include the following in the subject line: FM Broadcast Frequency in Kampala, Uganda The submission of this information is for planning purposes only to determine industry interest. It is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to procure any services, nor does USAGM intend to award a contract on the basis of this request for information or otherwise pay for the information solicited. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL AND PROPOSALS RECEIVED AS A RESULT OF THIS NOTICE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED OR EVALUATED.