VOA 365 (TurkmenAlem/MonacoSat)
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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 U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), in support of the Voice of America (VOA), is soliciting proposals for Satellite Transponder Capacity and Managed Teleport Services. This procurement aims to distribute VOA Persian TV (HD) on TurkmenÄlem/MonacoSat (52° East orbital location) from USAGM headquarters in Washington, D.C., and its Data Center in Ashburn, VA. This is a full and open competition. Proposals are due July 03, 2026, by 10:00 am ET.
Scope of Work
The requirement includes providing:
- Satellite Transponder Capacity on TurkmenÄlem/MonacoSat.
- Managed Teleport Services for uplinking from USAGM facilities to the vendor's teleport.
- Signal Monitoring and Program Delivery services.
- Support for the distribution of VOA Persian TV (HD) with program audio (6.5 Mbps).
Contract Details
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Proposal - RFP) for commercial items.
- Duration: One base year plus one 1-year option period.
- Set-Aside: Full and Open Competition.
- NAICS Code: 517410 Satellite Telecommunications.
- Product Service Code: R499 Other Professional Services.
- Place of Performance: Washington, D.C. and Ashburn, VA (USAGM facilities).
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Submission Deadline: July 03, 2026, by 10:00 am ET.
- Contractor Questions Due: June 18, 2026, by 10:00 am ET.
- Proposals must be submitted via email to David Wallace (DWallace@usagm.gov) and Brittany Vandiver (bvandiver@usagm.gov).
- Proposals must be in standard PDF searchable format; hyperlinks are prohibited.
- Evaluation will follow a "Best Value with Tradeoffs" process, considering four equally weighted factors (25% each): Technical Design and Implementation, Operations and Management Approach, Past Performance, and Price.
- Proposals are limited to 20 pages, excluding past performance charts.
- Bidders must use the provided "Attachment A- Pricing Template.xlsx" for pricing.
Additional Notes
This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a separate written solicitation document will not be issued. Incorporated provisions and clauses are effective through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01. Offerors must include a statement accepting terms and conditions or list exceptions.