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), through its Office of Contracts, is soliciting proposals for the Kuwait Transmitters Expansion Project. This opportunity requires the supply and installation of four (4) Keplic 11kV Indoor Vacuum Circuit Breaker (VCB) Switchgear units at the Kuwait Transmitting Station to support the addition of new transmitters. The purpose is to ensure power isolation, quality monitoring, demand measurement, and overload/trip protection. Proposals are now due by February 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for the design, manufacture, shop drawings, testing, supply, delivery, installation, testing, and commissioning of four Keplic 11kV Indoor VCB Switchgear units. These units must be MEW-approved or equivalent and compliant with IEC standards, featuring specific technical specifications including 950A VCB, 1200A Bus bars, 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 must be from the bottom side, with grounding connection to the existing ground bar and busbar interconnection to the existing system. Exclusions from the scope include training, spares, special/type tests, civil/mechanical works, cable supply/laying/termination, and power system/relay coordination studies.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-fixed price
- Period of Performance: Seven months from the date of award
- Delivery: No later than 90 days after receipt of contract award, FOB destination
- Place of Performance: Kuwait City, Kuwait Transmitting Station
- Quote Validity: At least 60 days
Eligibility & Set-Aside
- Set-Aside: Not Applicable
- NAICS Code: 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing)
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals are due via emailed softcopy to David Wallace (DWallace@usagm.gov) and Brittany Vandiver (bvandiver@usagm.gov) by February 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. Proposals must be in standard searchable PDF format, with hyperlinks prohibited. Offerors must sign and return Amendment 01. Evaluation 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.
Contacts
- Primary: Brittany Vandiver (bvandiver@usagm.gov)
- Secondary: David Wallace, Contracting Officer (dwallace@usagm.gov)