Notice of Intent to Sole Source-Medium Wave broadcasting services on the specific frequency of 864 kHz for Radio Farda

The U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) intends to award a sole‑source contract to Global Emergency Media Ltd (GEMA) to provide uninterrupted medium‑wave (864 kHz) broadcasting services for Radio Farda, the Persian‑language service of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, targeting audiences in Iran. The contract will use existing transmission facilities that already cover Iran and will last for four months from the award date. Interested parties may submit documentation of capability, but the notice explicitly states that this is not a competitive solicitation. • Sole‑source award under FAR 6.302‑1 to GEMA (London‑based) • Service: Medium‑wave (864 kHz) broadcast for Radio Farda (RFE/RL) • Performance period: award date + 4 months • Submission deadline for capability statements: 23 Sep 2026, 08:00 EST (email only) • No pre‑bid meeting, site visit, or Q&A period indicated • NAICS 516110 – Radio Broadcasting Stations (size standard $47 M) • Intended to maintain mission‑critical outreach to Iranian audiences.