USAGM Remote Monitoring Services in cloud-based systems and RMS locations around the world.

SOL #: 951700-26-SPN-0320Special Notice

Overview

Buyer

Broadcasting Board Of Governors

United States Agency For Global Media, Bbg

Place of Performance

King George VI Street, 5 Kilo ADDIS ABABA 00000, ET-AA, Ethiopia

NAICS

Satellite Telecommunications (517410)

PSC

Communications Services (R426)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/4210a732aa5b455faf08e78290597276/view

Timeline

Posted

Mar 20, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 24, 2026

Action Date

Mar 30, 2026, 8:00 PM

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 U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Remote Monitoring Services in cloud-based systems and RMS locations worldwide. USAGM intends to contract with DBA: Negatu Abera Asefa under the authority of 41 U.S.C. §3304(a)(1) and FAR Subpart 6.302-1, citing only one responsible source.

Scope of Work

USAGM's current Remote Monitoring System (RMS) is in an emergency maintenance state, running on an old, underpowered server, posing a risk of system failure due to reliance on a single resource. The purpose of this acquisition is to migrate these services to the cloud and establish shared system operations and administration support to eliminate single points of failure.

The contractor will assist with software development, server maintenance, system administration, technical support, documentation, and procure cloud services on a reimbursable basis. Key tasks include:

Managing updates for existing USAGM hardware (Mac Computers, SDR-IQ, Cloud-IQ receivers) and performing remote diagnostics.
Administering the proprietary RMS data server (ibbmointor.appspot.com) hosted on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), ensuring platform sustainability and code compatibility.
Providing email technical support to USAGM Technical Monitoring Offices (TMO) worldwide, including developing small programs or setting up auxiliary servers.
Maintaining RMS scheduling and reporting databases/websites (FMDS, Schedule Manager, Web Scheduler) and assisting TMOs with database initialization.

Optional CLINS may be issued for evaluation, testing, research and development to upgrade technologies, and procurement of IT services (e.g., Google Cloud, Internet, basic hardware).

Contract & Timeline

Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source
NAICS: 517410 (Communications Services), Size Standard $32.5M
Estimated Value: $180,000.00 (Base Period: $36,000; Four Option Periods: $36,000 each)
Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
Capability Statements Due: March 30, 2026
Published: March 24, 2026

Evaluation

This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all capability statements received by the due date will be considered. The government's decision not to compete this procurement based on responses is at its sole discretion.