Mary Kerner is a government contact. Mary is associated with 20 contracts. Activity spans Other Computer Related Services, Other Management Consulting Services, and Remediation Services.
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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.
Bbg United States Agency For Global MediaDC,
DJI
NAICS
516110
Radio Broadcasting Stations
PSC
R426
Professional, Administrative, and Management Support Services
The United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM) is soliciting quotes under RFQ 951700-26-Q-0011 for remote monitoring services to support its international shortwave (HF) and medium wave (MW) broadcasting operations. The selected contractor will provide personnel, equipment, and expertise to conduct signal analysis, propagation assessments, and technical reporting to ensure broadcast effectiveness and reliability. This effort utilizes both USAGM Remote Monitoring Systems and contractor-provided equipment, with performance measured against specific acceptable quality levels, including a 98 percent completion rate for monitoring activities and 100 percent timeliness for irregularity reporting.
The contract is structured with a base year and three optional years, each consisting of 260 hours of support per year. Award will be made to the responsible offeror based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria, evaluating technical approach, similar experience, and past performance within the last three years. Proposals must be submitted electronically to Mary Kerner and Natalie Ellis by September 14, 2026, at 12:00 PM EDT. Invoicing is managed monthly through the Invoice Payment Program (IPP), and the contract incorporates various FAR clauses, including restrictions on specific telecommunications equipment and requirements for SAM registration.
This solicitation is a total small business set aside under FAR Part 13 for commercial gardening and antenna field maintenance services at the USAGM Philippines Transmitting Station in Tinang, Concepcion, Tarlac. The contract opportunity is designated with NAICS code 561730 and is exclusively available to small businesses as defined by the Small Business Administration. Quotes must be submitted in direct response to this sole solicitation, which serves as the only official request for proposals and does not permit additional requests. Proposals must conform to the Statement of Work and constitute firm offers that will only become binding upon the Contracting Officer’s countersigning of the SF 1449 and delivery of the signed contract with incorporated pricing. The government has scheduled a mandatory site visit at the transmitting station on a date yet to be determined, with participants required to adhere to the provisions outlined in the addendum to FAR 52.237-1.
All responses are due by July 31, 2026, and this solicitation was posted on July 27, 2026. Proposals must be submitted via email, and potential offerors are instructed to communicate their intent to bid or not bid upon publication of the official notice. The prime point of contact is Mary Kerner, with Natalie Ellis as the secondary contact, both reachable through their official USAGM email addresses. The contracting office is located in Washington, D.C., but the services will be performed entirely in the Philippines. No portion of the solicitation or quote will form part of the final contract unless expressly incorporated by the Contracting Officer, and the award will be made based solely on the evaluation criteria detailed herein.
The solicitation seeks janitorial services for the USAGM Transmitting Station in Concepcion, Tarlac, Philippines, covering approximately 9,000 square meters of office, warehouse, and sensitive transmitter areas. The contractor must perform daily cleaning of halls, restrooms, workspaces, and lobbies, as well as escorted cleaning of fifteen high-powered broadcast transmitters, including dusting exteriors, cleaning air filters, and flushing drains. Performance is structured around one base year and four one-year option periods, with services required to commence within 15 days of award. The contract is firm fixed price, with no monetary values provided in the pricing structure, leaving the total estimated value undetermined. Proposals must be submitted electronically as two separate files—Technical and Price—by July 24, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. EST, following strict page limits and formatting rules. All submissions must be emailed to designated contracting personnel and include completed SF-1449, transition plans, quality assurance documentation, insurance, and evidence of past performance and resources.
The solicitation incorporates multiple Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses governing contractor conduct, security, and compliance, including requirements for personal identity verification, Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE code submission, supply chain security restrictions, and prohibitions on covered telecommunications equipment. Contractor personnel must undergo rigorous vetting, including submission of local police and NBI clearances, and must comply with strict key control, identification card issuance, and access procedures. Special conditions mandate safety protocols, labor dispute reporting, and the prohibition of binding digital agreements with the government. Evaluation is based on a trade-off approach where technical merit and past performance are more important than price, with adjectival ratings applied to both factors. Inspections occur at the performance location, and acceptance is contingent on conformity to contract specifications, including cleanliness standards and minimal customer complaints. All contract administration, including invoicing, is managed through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Invoice Payment Platform, and payments are processed by the Office of Contracts in Washington, DC. Any amendments to the solicitation, including prior extensions of the proposal deadline, are issued via SF-30 and must be monitored by potential offerors.
Bbg United States Agency For Global MediaPH-TAR,
PHL
The U.S. Agency for Global Media, through its TSI Broadcast Technologies Division, is conducting market research to identify qualified local businesses in Finland capable of providing remote monitoring services for medium wave and shortwave radio transmissions. This sources sought notice, identified by solicitation number T001-26-IQ-00005 and classified under NAICS Code 541618 for Other Management Consulting Services, is strictly for planning purposes and does not constitute a request for proposals or a commitment to award a contract. Interested parties are invited to submit a Statement of Capability that includes detailed business information such as company name, address, Unique Entity Identifier, CAGE Code, phone number, point of contact, and web presence, along with socioeconomic certifications including Small Business, Woman Owned Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, 8(a), HUBZone, Veteran Owned Small Business, and Service Disabled Veteran Small Business status, as well as confirmation of SAM registration. Respondents must demonstrate extensive knowledge of high frequency radio wave propagation, international broadcasting regulations on shortwave bands, and familiarity with the Agency’s and other broadcasters’ facilities and capabilities, and provide a statement outlining their years of experience in delivering similar services and their ability to fully meet the requirement. The place of performance is Finland, and while the response deadline is listed as June 12, 2026, in the notice document, metadata indicates June 5, 2026, as the deadline; submissions are not binding, do not obligate the government to respond or provide feedback, and cannot be used as offers in any future formal solicitation. The contracting officer is Mary Kerner, and the office is located in Washington, D.C., but no contract value, pricing, delivery schedule, term length, or evaluation criteria are specified as this is solely a market research initiative to gauge industry interest.
Bbg United States Agency For Global MediaFinland,
DC,
FIN
The United States Agency for Global Media is seeking contractors to handle the dismantling, removal, and disposal of seven satellite dishes along with their associated electrical infrastructure at the USAGM Kuwait Transmitting Station. This procurement falls under NAICS code 238910 and is managed by the Office of Contracts based in Washington, DC. The solicitation for this contract was posted on January 22, 2026, with a response deadline of February 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
The contract type is combined, though there is no specified set-aside designation. Interested parties are encouraged to contact Mary Kerner, the primary point of contact, for further information. Performance location details are limited, but the project is focused on the Kuwait Transmitting Station. Additional details and submission guidelines are accessible through the provided official government portal link.
Bbg United States Agency For Global MediaDC,
KWT—est.
NAICS
238910
Site Preparation Contractors
PSC
Z2PZ
Maintenance, Repair, or Alteration of Real Property
The contract requires the contractor to provide comprehensive services for the removal, transportation, and disposal of twenty-five satellite dishes of various sizes, including their foundations and electrical distribution units, at the Transmitter Station Lampertheim. The work involves supplying all necessary labor, equipment, materials, and transportation to complete the task efficiently and in accordance with the specifications outlined in the attached Request for Proposal (RFP# 951700-25-R-0011). The project is overseen by the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), specifically the Office of Contracts, with key contacts available for inquiries. The solicitation was posted on September 14, 2025, with a deadline for responses set for September 18, 2025, at noon. Bidders are encouraged to review the detailed Statement of Work, proposal instructions, and evaluation criteria to prepare their submissions. The contract falls under NAICS code 238910, indicating it pertains to site preparation, excavation, and other related construction activities.
Bbg United States Agency For Global MediaLampertheim,
DC,
DEU
The contract involves providing transportation services for the U.S. Government at the USAGM Thailand Transmitting Station in Udon Thani, Thailand. The contractor is responsible for supplying all necessary labor, vehicles, and supervision to support the operations of the U.S. Embassy and the U.S. Agency for Global Media. The solicitation, numbered 951700-25-R-0018, includes detailed requirements such as the statement of work, proposal instructions, and evaluation criteria, with the contract being open to all qualified providers as there is no set-aside restriction. The response deadline for proposals has been extended to 7:00 pm EST on August 26, 2025, following an amendment that also incorporated questions and answers from potential offerors. The contract is managed by the Office of Contracts based in Washington, D.C., and interested parties can contact designated points of contact via email for further information.
Bbg United States Agency For Global MediaUdon,
DC,
THA
NAICS
485999
All Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation
