RFI 191Z1026N0001 Studio Setup and Equipment Installation

The U.S. Embassy Baghdad, through the Department of State’s Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, is conducting market research under solicitation number 191Z1026N0001 to gather industry capabilities for the future development of a comprehensive broadcast studio facility located in the International Zone of Baghdad. This Sources Sought Notice is not a solicitation for contract award but a preliminary effort to identify qualified vendors capable of advising on studio design, equipment specification, acoustic treatment, and budget estimation. The goal is to inform the government’s planning and requirements development for a future procurement, with no obligation to award a contract based on responses. Respondents must submit a single 10-page Capability Statement that includes company information, valid UEI and NCAGE codes, socioeconomic status classifications, past performance in turnkey broadcast studio installations—particularly in high-security environments—logistics plans for equipment delivery and installation, and a detailed, non-binding budgetary estimate. Submission is required via email to baghdagsoprocagt2@state.gov by May 15, 2026, 4:00 PM Baghdad Time. Access to the installation site requires vendors to pre-register with full identity documentation, and vendors bear full responsibility for securing entry into the International Zone; the Embassy will not facilitate access. The studio must fit within a 377.8 square foot space with a 10-foot-2-inch floor-to-grid height, and equipment must meet broadcast-quality standards, though no formal technical specifications like SMPTE or ITU are explicitly mandated. The NAICS code is 334220, and no set-aside provisions apply. No evaluation criteria, weights, or award basis are defined, as this is purely an information-gathering activity. The government will use responses to shape future procurement actions, including potential requirements for 4K broadcast cameras, audio consoles, LED lighting, control systems, furniture, and infrastructure support.