# Operation and Maintenance of FM Broadcast Transmitter Systems in Niger

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/95170025ss020225

- Solicitation number: 951700-25-SS-02-02-25
- Notice type: Sources sought
- Status: Closed. Deadline was March 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST
- Department: United States Agency for Global Media, BBG
- Contracting office: Office of Contracts (951700)
- Product or service code: DG01 Support services for physical and wireless networks connecting equipment within the core data centers and work areas, connecting end users to the organization's broader networks, as well as Wide Area Network equipment, hardware and software directly connecting into data centers, offices and third parties. Support services which enable or distribute voice services through on-premise equipment including PBX, VoIP, voicemail and handsets. Also provides support for transport services for data and voice network circuits and associated access facilities and services; includes dedicated and virtual data networks and internet access. Support services for external (Outside Plant) physical communications infrastructure connecting to LAN/WAN end points. Mobile infrastructure support such as cabled communication network, cellular towers, repeaters, switching systems dedicated for cellular communication
- Place of performance: Niamey, NG-ED, NGA
- First posted: February 2, 2025
- Last posted: February 2, 2025
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/232ae69783bd4e3fa87607b70905c5ba/view

## Description

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A SOLICITATION ANNOUNCEMENT Operation and Maintenance of FM Broadcast Transmitter Systems in Niger USAGM is currently licensed by the Niger government to provide Voice of America (VOA) programming on 102.5 Mhz in the Niamey Metropolitan area. USAGM is considering expanding its radio coverage to other areas of the country, pending official requests by the US Government and approval from the Government of Niger.

USAGM has a requirement for a vendor to host, operate, and maintain FM broadcast transmitter systems in Niamey as well as other regions of Niger. This includes providing a climate controlled space with at least 2 meters of floor space available to host broadcast equipment systems. This climate-controlled space should be adjacent to a broadcast tower with access to reliable commercial electrical shore power and an adjacent space to host a 15 kVA standby electrical generator system.

Location should have clear view of the Geostationary Satellite Belt to host both a 3.1 mtr C- Band and 1.8 mtr KU Band satellite antenna as well as a 1.2 mtr KU VSAT terminal. Vendor will have sufficient space on the adjacent broadcast tower in order to host a 4 bay FM antenna system. See attached sources sought doucment for further details.

## Publications

- February 2, 2025: Sources sought, due March 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST. Notice 232ae69783bd4e3fa87607b70905c5ba. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/232ae69783bd4e3fa87607b70905c5ba/view

## Points of contact

- Natalie Ellis, nellis@usagm.gov, 2029202305
- James Kresge, jkresge@usagm.gov

---
Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/95170025ss020225.