DUE TO THE PARTIAL GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN, THIS NOTICE IS SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. USAGM Kuwait Transmitters Expansion Project
Overview
Buyer
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Set Aside
Original Source
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Qualification Details
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) is seeking proposals for the Kuwait Transmitters Expansion Project, specifically for the supply and installation of four Keplic medium-voltage (11 kV) switchgear units. This notice is currently SUSPENDED DUE TO THE PARTIAL GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN. Once reactivated, proposals will be due on February 05, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This combined synopsis/solicitation is for the purchase and installation of four (4) Keplic Indoor Vacuum Circuit Breaker (VCB) Switchgear units for new transmitters at the Kuwait Transmitting Station. These units are essential for power isolation, quality monitoring, demand measurement, and overload/trip protection. Key requirements include:
- Supply and installation of four (4) Keplic 11kV Indoor VCB Switchgear.
- 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.
- Contractor is responsible for design, manufacture, shop drawings, testing, supply, delivery, installation, testing, and commissioning.
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.
- Quote Effective Period: At least 60 days.
- 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: February 02, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Emailed copies (softcopy) only to David Wallace (DWallace@usagm.gov) and Brittany Vandiver (bvandiver@usagm.gov).
- Proposal Format: Standard PDF searchable; hyperlinks are prohibited.
- Evaluation Criteria: Best value determination based on Compliance, Technical Knowledge and Capabilities, Past Performance, and Price. Non-price factors combined are significantly more important than price.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
- Set-Aside: Not Applicable.
- NAICS Code: 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing).
Important Note
This notice is SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO THE PARTIAL GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN.