USAGM Kuwait Transmitters Expansion Project
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM), under the Broadcasting Board Of Governors, is soliciting proposals for the USAGM Kuwait Transmitters Expansion Project. This combined synopsis/solicitation seeks a contractor to supply and install four (4) Keplic Indoor Vacuum Circuit Breaker (VCB) Switchgear units in Kuwait City, Kuwait. These units are crucial for power isolation, monitoring, and protection for new transmitters. Proposals are due February 05, 2026.
Scope of Work
This project requires the supply and installation of four (4) Keplic 11kV Indoor VCB Switchgear units. Key requirements include:
- Equipment must be MEW-approved or equivalent and compliant with IEC standards.
- Specific technical specifications: 950A VCB, 1200A Bus bars at 40deg.c, 31.5kA/3 Sec short circuit rating, 95kVp lightning impulse, and 38kV power frequency withstand capability.
- Protection functionality must include 50, 51, 50N, 51N, and 86.
- Cable entry from the bottom side, grounding connection to existing ground bar, and busbar interconnection.
- The contractor is responsible for design, manufacture, shop drawings, testing, supply, delivery, installation, testing, and commissioning.
- Exclusions: Training, spares, special/type tests, civil/mechanical works, cable supply/laying/termination, and power system/relay coordination studies.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-fixed price
- Period of Performance: Seven months from the date of award
- Delivery: No later than 90 days after receipt of award, FOB destination
- Place of Performance: Kuwait City, Kuwait Transmitting Station
- Set-Aside: Not Applicable
- NAICS Code: 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing)
- Contractor Questions Due: January 29, 2026, 12:00 PM EST
- Answers to Questions Anticipated: February 02, 2026, COB
- Proposals Due: February 05, 2026, 2:00 PM EST
- Published Date: January 21, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals must be submitted as emailed softcopies only to David Wallace (DWallace@usagm.gov) and Brittany Vandiver (bvandiver@usagm.gov). Proposals should be in standard searchable PDF format, with hyperlinks prohibited. Award will be based on a Best Value determination, considering Compliance, Technical Knowledge and Capabilities, Past Performance, and Price. Non-price factors combined are significantly more important than price.
Additional Notes
Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications online at SAM.gov. The solicitation incorporates FAR provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 25-03.