Combined Synopsis/SolicitationPosted Jul 21, 2026·Responses due Aug 6, 2026

USAGM Transformer Parts, Kuwait TS

UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR GLOBAL MEDIA, BBG · OFFICE OF CONTRACTS

Stage
Open solicitation
NAICS
335311
Value
Not stated
Solicitation
951700-26-Q-T00051
Set-aside
No Set aside used
PSC
3040
Place
Sterling, VA, USA
Contact
Nicole Wright, Contracting Officer (NWright@usagm.gov)
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Solicitation
  • Jul 21, 2026 · this notice
    Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
  • Jul 31, 2026
    Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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What the notice says

INTRODUCTION This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. This combined synopsis / solicitation number 951700-26-Q-T00051 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). ACQUISITION AUTHORITY This acquisition is for a commercial item or service and is conducted under the authority of the Federal Acquisition … (show all)

Regulation (FAR) Part 12 � Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services & FAR Part 13 � Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01; Effective Date, 13 March 2026. NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE The NAICS code for this procurement is 335311; Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing, and the Small Business Administration (SBA) Standard Size of 800 employees. ACQUISITION STATUS This acquisition shall be procured as full and open. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT The U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) Kuwait Transmitting Station requires two high-voltage power transformers, with specifications equivalent to NWL, Inc. Further details are described in Attachment A � Performance Work Statement, to this solicitation. CONTRACT TYPE The Government intends to award a firm-fixed price contract. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE The anticipated duration of this contract shall be contracted for no longer than 6-months after the date of contract award. (a) ADDENDA: (1) BASIS OF AWARD The Government�s intent to issue an award to the Offeror whose proposal represents the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) proposal. LPTA is defined as submission of a proposal that complies with all terms and conditions contained within the solicitation that is also the lowest price. One (1) award will be made on a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, considering two (2) evaluation factors and price. (2) SOLICITATION DATES / TIME: SUBMISSION OF QUESTIONS DUE DATE: Deadline for receipt of questions are due no later than 12:00 PM Eastern Time (ET) on Fri., 24 July 2026. Offerors may submit written questions regarding the solicitation via e-mail to Nicole Wright, Contracting Officer at NWright@usagm.gov and Natalie Ellis, Contracting Officer at NEllis@usagm.gov. Questions received after this date run the risk of not being answered. Only written questions will receive a response. It is required that each question should include the document name, document date, specific page, paragraph, clause or other definitive citation requiring clarification. Subject line for Questions is as follows: Response to �Combined Synopsis / Solicitation No.: 951700-26-Q-T00051 � USAGM Transformer Parts, Kuwait TS.� PROPOSAL DUE DATE: Proposals are due no later than 12:00 PM Eastern Time (ET) on Thurs., 6 August 2026. Proposals shall be emailed to Ms. Nicole Wright, Contracting Officer at NWright@usagm.gov and Ms. Natalie Ellis, Contracting Officer at Nellis@usagm.gov with the following in the subject line: Response to �Combined Synopsis / Solicitation No.: 951700-26-Q-T00051 � USAGM Transformer Parts, Kuwait TS.� ***LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED AND SUBMISSIONS SENT BY FACSIMLE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED*** Offerors are responsible for verifying receipt of their proposal submissions with Ms. Nicole Wright at NWright@usagm.gov and Natalie Ellis at Nellis@usagm.gov before the specified due date and time. Offerors are advised to plan ahead, ensuring enough time to account for any potential delays in email transmission. Email attachments shall be limited to 15 MB. If attachments exceed 15 MB, Offerors shall submit attachments via separate emails to ensure each email attachment is no more than 15 MB.

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