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Notice of Intent to Sole Source USAGM Broadcasting/Transmission, Technical, Admin and O&M Services in Djibouti

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T001-26-SPN-00023Federal

Response Deadline09/25/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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The United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM) intends to award a sole source contract to Radiodiffusion Television de Djibouti (RTD) for the operation, maintenance, and restoration of radio transmitting facilities in Djibouti. Under NAICS code 516110, the contract focuses on providing technical, administrative, and emergency support for Medium Wave (MW) and Frequency Modulation (FM) broadcasting facilities to ensure the reliable transmission of U.S. Government-funded radio programs. The scope of work includes the preventive maintenance of transmitters, cooling systems, antenna systems, power generators, and satellite reception facilities, while ensuring compliance with international broadcast standards and local regulatory licensing. The period of performance is one year from the date of award. The contract structure includes line items for technical and administrative services, optional broadcasting and transmission services, and emergency services capped at 10,000 dollars annually. The government maintains the right to conduct site inspections and equipment reviews to verify performance and safety compliance. This action is being pursued as a sole source under FAR 6.302-1, as RTD is identified as the only responsible source capable of satisfying the agency requirements. Interested parties with the capability to perform these services must submit documentation by September 25, 2026.

General Info

USAGM sole source contract for RTD to maintain radio facilities in Djibouti.

Agency

Bbg United States Agency For Global Media → Office Of ContractsView Agency

NAICS

516110 - Radio Broadcasting StationsView NAICS

Place of Performance

DC, DJI

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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USAGM Broadcasting Services in Djibouti - SOW

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Timeline

PostedSep 15

special-notice

Response DeadlineSep 25

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

09/25/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTCin 9 days

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyBbg United States Agency For Global Media → Office Of Contracts

Contacts2 people available

OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20237, USA

Organization / Agency

Bbg United States Agency For Global Media → Office Of Contracts

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Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20237, USA

Contacts

Mary Kerner

contact@example.gov

Natalie Ellis

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Full Description

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT.

This notice is issued in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) section 5.201 to notify the public of a proposed contract action.

The North American Identification Classification System (NAICS) code is 516110 – Radio Broadcasting Stations. The SBA size standard is $47 million. The proposed contract action is for USAGM Broadcasting Operations and Maintenance in Djibouti.

The U.S Agency of Global Media (USAGM) intends to award a contract, on a sole source basis under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, with Radiodiffusion Television de Djibouti (RTD).

Radiodiffusion Television de Djibouti (RTD)

Ave Street Laurent du Var

Djibouti City, Djibouti

The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is 41 U.S.C.3304(a)(1) as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 6.302-1, which reads in part, “Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.”

Radiodiffusion Television de Djibouti is the only known source able to provide the required services. This requirement is for contractor support to reinstate, operate and maintain the radio transmitting facilities intended for the transmission of U.S. Government funded radio programs in Djibouti. ( See attached statement of work for requirement details)

The Period of Performance will be a one year- Date of award plus 12 months.

THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES.

A determination by the Government not to compete this procurement based on responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the Government.

Interested parties who believe they possess the capability to satisfy this requirement should submit documentation that clearly demonstrates their capability. Responses to this notice shall be received no later than September 25, 2026 at 1:00PM EST. All responses must be in writing only via email to the point of contacts specified in this notice.

Telephone requests or inquires will not be accepted. Any cost associated with the preparation and submission of data or information in response to this notice is the sole responsibility of the respondent and will not be reimbursed by the Government.