Natalie Ellis is a government contact. Natalie is associated with 42 contracts. Activity spans All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, Radio Broadcasting Stations, and All Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation.
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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 intends to award a sole source contract to Global Emergency Media Ltd for Medium Wave broadcasting services on the 864 kHz frequency. This procurement is designed to support Radio Farda in delivering programming to audiences in Iran, utilizing specific transmission facilities that provide a geographically advantageous location for uninterrupted mission-critical broadcasting.
The contract falls under NAICS code 516110 for Radio Broadcasting Stations and is authorized under FAR 6.302-1, citing that only one responsible source can satisfy the agency requirements. The period of performance will span four months from the date of award. Interested parties with the capability to meet these requirements must submit written documentation by September 23, 2026.
Bbg United States Agency For Global MediaAM-AG,
ARM
NAICS
516110
Radio Broadcasting Stations
PSC
R499
Professional, Administrative, and Management Support Services
Solicitation 951700-26-Q-0019 is a request for quotes for a firm-fixed-price, six-month contract to provide antenna maintenance support for the U.S. Agency for Global Media at the Philippines Transmitting Station in Concepcion, Tarlac. The period of performance is scheduled from September 29, 2026, to March 28, 2027. The scope of work includes inspections and scheduled maintenance of towers, transmission lines, switch bays, and diplexers, with the government providing all necessary replacement parts and materials. The contractor is required to submit weekly preventive maintenance reports to the Contracting Officer's Representative and maintain a quality assurance system to document all system failures or anomalies.
The award will be made using the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procedure. To be deemed technically acceptable, offerors must demonstrate the ability to provide a minimum of 12 personnel, including at least three tower climbers certified in SPRAT or DOLE/OSHC standards for heights up to 500 feet, two machinists with TESDA certifications, and one Philippine-licensed registered nurse. Quotes must be submitted via email in PDF format, including pricing in both U.S. dollars and Philippine pesos. Following amendments A00001 and A00002, the final deadline for quote submission is September 15, 2026, at 8:00 AM EST.
Bbg United States Agency For Global MediaConcepcion,
PH-TAR,
PHL
NAICS
237130
Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
The U.S. Agency for Global Media intends to award a sole source contract to Nodir Tursun-Zade for technical, administrative, and remote monitoring services in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. This mission-critical requirement involves the operation and hosting of the Remote Monitoring System, including internet connectivity, to ensure the continuous broadcasting of Voice of America Dari and Pashto language services to audiences in Afghanistan. The contract falls under NAICS code 541611 for Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services.
The agency has identified Nodir Tursun-Zade as the only responsible source capable of meeting these requirements without interruption due to the contractor's unique local presence and extensive institutional knowledge of agency policies and systems. The period of performance is set for one year from the date of award. Interested parties with the capability to satisfy these requirements must submit written documentation by September 24, 2026, at 8:00 AM EST.
Bbg United States Agency For Global MediaDC,
TJK
NAICS
541611
Administrative Management and General Management Consulting 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.
The United States Agency for Global Media and the Voice of America intend to modify contract 951700-21-F-0193 to address an urgent requirement for the repair and maintenance of General Electric Uninterrupted Power Supply systems at 330 Independence Avenue in Washington, DC. This mission-critical action involves the replacement of two module inv/rectifiers, one module booster, and one bridge can bus cable for UPS unit 2 to ensure continuous backup power and prevent operational disruptions. The estimated value of this modification is 82,024.00 dollars, with a proposed service period extending from August 9, 2026, to February 8, 2027.
The government intends to solicit and negotiate this action as a sole-source procurement with Tower Facilities Management, LLC under the authority of FAR 6.302(c)(1) and 41 U.S.C.253(c)(1). Tower Facilities Management is identified as the only responsible source capable of meeting the emergency timeframe due to their proprietary rights, specialized factory training, and ability to respond within 48 hours. The procurement falls under NAICS code 811210 for Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance. While this is a notice of intent and not a request for proposals, capability statements may be submitted within 15 days of the notice issuance for government consideration.
Bbg United States Agency For Global MediaDC,
20237,
USA$82Kest.
NAICS
811210
Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
Solicitation 951700-26-R-0016 is a combined solicitation issued by the United States Agency for Global Media for comprehensive landscaping and grounds maintenance services at the George A. Moore Jr. Kuwait Transmitting Station in Mutlaa, Kuwait. The contract is a firm-fixed-price agreement consisting of one base year and four optional extension years. The scope of work includes the maintenance of approximately 390,000 square feet of inner facility perimeter, 22,000 square feet of lawn areas, and external areas such as the asphalt-lined perimeter ditch and adjacent berm. Key services include grass cutting, pruning, watering, fertilization, weed and pest control, and debris removal. The government will evaluate proposals based on best overall value, with technical acceptability and past performance weighted as significantly more important than price.
The acquisition is unrestricted and open to various small business categories under NAICS code 561720. Proposals must include a technical approach, personnel qualifications, a management plan, and a price proposal featuring firm-fixed monthly rates for standard services and a not-to-exceed limit of 10,000 dollars per year for major repairs. Amendment A00002 incorporated responses to questions and revised several sections of the Statement of Work, including the removal of indoor plant maintenance and specific insurance requirements. The final deadline for proposal submission was extended to September 9, 2026. Awardees must be registered in the System for Award Management and utilize the Invoice Payment Program for electronic invoicing.
Bbg United States Agency For Global MediaDC,
KWT$50Kest.
This solicitation, designated as 951700-26-R-0008, seeks commercial janitorial services for the George A. Moore Jr. Kuwait Transmitting Station located in Umm Al-Rimam, Kuwait, under FAR Part 12 procedures for commercial items. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price arrangement with a base period running from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, and four optional one-year extension periods through August 31, 2031, giving the Government a potential five-year performance window. The scope encompasses daily janitorial operations Sunday through Thursday, 0700 to 1530 local Kuwait time, covering all interior and exterior areas of the facility, including emergency cleaning services with a strict not-to-exceed limit of $7,500 per contract year, subject to prior approval by the Contracting Officer’s Representative. Proposals must be submitted electronically by 12:00 PM Eastern Time on August 10, 2026, to designated government email addresses, with amendments extending the original deadline to August 12, 2026, and requiring an updated Statement of Work and responses to inquiry. The solicitation mandates a two-volume submission—Technical and Business—with strict formatting rules including 10-point Times New Roman text, one-inch margins, and specific page limits that must be adhered to, or content will be excluded from evaluation.
Evaluation will be conducted through a best-value trade-off process where technical acceptability and past performance are significantly more important than price, with no discussions planned and non-price factors carrying the most weight. Technical acceptability is assessed on a binary scale—acceptable or unacceptable—based on the contractor’s proposed supervision, staffing, equipment, licensing, and management plan. Past performance will be rated using adjectival ratings of Outstanding, Good, Acceptable, Unsatisfactory, or Neutral, directly influencing perceived risk. Price will be evaluated only for reasonableness without adjectival ratings. The contract includes critical special requirements such as mandatory security vetting of all personnel, with a 25-day processing time and identification and residency requirements for third-country nationals. Contractors must also identify and mitigate any potential organizational conflicts of interest and submit completed representations for unique entity ID, size status, and compliance with anti-trafficking, Buy American, and telecommunications restrictions. Performance will be monitored under a Quality Assurance Surveillance
Bbg United States Agency For Global MediaDC,
KWT$38Kest.
The solicitation for USAGM Transformer Parts in Kuwait, identified by number 951700-26-Q-T00051, was posted on July 31, 2026, with a response deadline of August 6, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time. This is a combined solicitation with no set-aside designated, targeting vendors supplying transformer parts under NAICS code 335311. The contract is managed by the Office of Contracts within the U.S. Agency for Global Media, with the primary point of contact being Nicole Wright, Contracting Officer, reachable at NWright@usagm.gov. The place of performance is in Sterling, Virginia, while the work supports operations in Kuwait. The solicitation has been amended to include responses to vendor questions and a revised Statement of Work, both provided as attachments, while all other terms and conditions remain unaltered. Interested parties must review the updated documents and submit proposals through the SAM.gov portal by the stated deadline.
Bbg United States Agency For Global MediaSterling,
VA,
USA
NAICS
335311
Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing
The Contractor is required to deliver comprehensive Staff Transportation Services for the Kuwait Transmitting Station, covering all necessary personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and non-personal services essential to fulfill the scope of work. This includes managing the full lifecycle of transportation operations, ensuring safe and reliable movement of staff and FSOs in accordance with the detailed requirements outlined in the attached Statement of Work, which also contains specific tasks, technical exhibits, proposal submission instructions, and evaluation criteria. The services are critical to supporting operational continuity at the facility in Al Jahrā’, Kuwait.
The solicitation, identified as RFQ #951700-26-Q-0005, was posted on July 13, 2026, with proposals due by July 30, 2026. It is a combined procurement without any set-aside designation and falls under NAICS code 485999 for other transit and ground transportation. The contracting office is the Office of Contracts under the U.S. Agency for Global Media, headquartered in Washington, D.C. Point of contact for inquiries is Ronald Palau-Hernandez, with Natalie Ellis as the secondary contact, both reachable via email. The opportunity is accessible online through the SAM.gov platform for interested vendors to review full documentation and submit proposals.
Bbg United States Agency For Global MediaKW-JA,
KWT
NAICS
485999
All Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation
