Spectrum System Management Services Source Sought Notice

The U.S. Agency for Global Media, through its TSI Broadcast Technologies Division, is conducting market research to identify capable and reliable sources for Spectrum System Management Services, with the goal of supporting critical broadcast engineering, spectrum scheduling, and monitoring functions. This sources sought notice, identified by solicitation number T001-26-IQ-00004 and classified under NAICS code 541618 for Other Management Consulting Services, seeks detailed capability statements from firms with proven expertise in shortwave and medium wave broadcasting systems. Respondents are expected to demonstrate deep technical knowledge in radio propagation mechanisms, atmospheric impacts on signal transmission, antenna configurations, frequency selection, and the use of propagation analysis and coverage prediction tools to optimize broadcast efficiency while minimizing interference. The requirement also demands familiarity with USAGM’s existing broadcast infrastructure, planning tools, and international broadcasting regulations, as well as the ability to provide engineering advice during scheduling meetings to improve transmission schedules. Interested parties must submit a Statement of Capability that includes comprehensive business information such as company name, address, UEI, CAGE code, phone number, point of contact with email, website URL, and socioeconomic status certifications including small business, woman-owned, disadvantaged, 8(a), HUBZone, or veteran-owned designations. Responses must confirm SAM registration status and declare whether the company is domestically or foreign owned, and if foreign, include the country of ownership. The notice explicitly states that this is not a request for proposal, and any submissions will not be evaluated for award but will be used solely to inform future procurement decisions. The deadline for receiving responses is June 12, 2026, and no proprietary, classified, or sensitive information should be included; the government is not obligated to acknowledge receipt or provide feedback. The point of contact for inquiries is Natalie Ellis, Contracting Officer, reachable at nellis@usagm.gov. This effort is aimed at building a pool of qualified vendors to support USAGM’s mission of international broadcasting through efficient, technically sound spectrum management and engineering services.