Nicole Wright, Contract Specialist is a government contact. Nicole is associated with 20 contracts. Activity spans Radio Broadcasting Stations, All Other Telecommunications, and Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance.
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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
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 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 solicitation for Internet Circuit Services for 24 IPs at the USAGM Kuwait Transmitting Station, identified by solicitation number 951700-26-R-0006, is a firm-fixed price contract issued by the Office of Contracts under the United States Agency for Global Media. The procurement, classified under NAICS code 517810 for All Other Telecommunications, requires the provision of a 400 Mbit/s point-to-point wireless link with a minimum service availability and reliability of 99.97%, to be installed and fully operational prior to the start of the period of performance on August 26, 2026. The contract includes a transition phase, a base period of one year, and four option years extending through August 25, 2031, with all pricing required in U.S. dollars and submitted via the mandatory Pricing Template or Section 1 – Continuation Sheet. Proposals must be submitted no later than 12:00 PM Eastern Time on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, exclusively via email to Nicole Wright at NWright@usagm.gov with a specified subject line; late submissions and facsimile transmissions are strictly prohibited. The proposal must be structured into four volumes: Administrative, Technical Approach & Capability (limited to seven pages), Past Performance, and Price, with mandatory inclusion of a cover letter, commitment letters for key personnel signed within five days of submission, and resumes demonstrating at least five years of network engineering experience for the designated project manager.
Contract performance will occur at Al Mutla, Kuwait, and requires strict adherence to Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses including 52.203-13 and 52.203-17 (ethics and whistleblower rights), 52.222-41 through -44 (labor standards), 52.204-23 (Kaspersky prohibition), 52.223-20 (aerosols), and 52.222-50 (combating trafficking), among others. Offerors must maintain active SAM registration, provide a Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE code, and comply with representations concerning trafficking in persons, telecommunications sourcing, and the Buy American Act. Technical approach and past performance are equally weighted and significantly more important than price; failure in the technical evaluation results in automatic disqualification. The Government reserves inspection rights
Bbg United States Agency For Global MediaDC,
KWT
NAICS
517810
All Other Telecommunications
PSC
R499
Professional, Administrative, and Management Support Services
The U.S. Agency for Global Media is soliciting bids for four additional transmitters as part of the Kuwait Expansion Project at the Kuwait Transmitting Station. The contract requires the delivery of audio program chain equipment to be installed in the master control room. The procurement process will follow a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, emphasizing cost-efficiency while meeting technical requirements.
This solicitation, identified by number 951700-26-R-0002, was posted on February 17, 2026, with a response deadline set for February 25, 2026. The contract falls under NAICS code 334310 and is managed by the Office of Contracts of the U.S. Agency for Global Media, located in Washington, DC. Performance of the contract will take place in Sterling, Virginia. The primary points of contact for this solicitation are Nicole Wright and David Wallace, both contracting officers with the agency.
Bbg United States Agency For Global MediaSterling,
VA,
20166,
USA
