Regulatory Compliance and Licensing Support

The contractor is required to secure and maintain regulatory authorizations from the Italian Ministry of Communications for broadcasting operations on the 97.3 MHz frequency, ensuring all legal and technical requirements are met under Italian telecommunications law. This includes ongoing compliance with evolving licensing conditions and proactive engagement with authorities to prevent service disruptions. Simultaneously, the contractor must ensure full adherence to Italian tax exemption regulations, specifically concerning IVA/VAT and customs duties, by implementing correct fiscal coding on all invoices and documentation related to the project. Accurate and compliant fiscal treatment is critical to avoid penalties and retain applicable exemptions tied to U.S. Department of Defense activities in Italy. The work is to be performed in Naples, Italy, under a subcontract arrangement sourced by the Navsup FLC Sigonella Naples Office, a unit of the Department of Defense. The solicitation was posted on May 4, 2026, with responses due by May 11, 2026, and falls under the NAICS code 541611 for management, scientific, and technical consulting services. All compliance activities must align with both Italian legal frameworks and U.S. defense procurement obligations, requiring expertise in international regulatory systems, fiscal compliance, and government contracting within the European Union. The contractor must demonstrate proven experience navigating Italian administrative processes and maintaining documentation that satisfies both national and allied military requirements.