U.S. Agency for Global Media Contracts
Agency code USAGM ยท Contracts awarded by this agency
U.S. Agency for Global Media contracts totaled $301M across 2,206 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. In FY2026, obligations were up 43.3% vs FY2025. The District of Columbia had the largest share by place of performance, with $109M (36% of the total).
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $102,890,681 across 578 awards with activity that year, a change of +43.3% from $71,779,189 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $300,686,858 across 2,206 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $103M
- Awards in FY2026
- 578
- Change vs FY2025
- +43.3%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $301M
Note: FY2026 ended on Sep 30, 2026. The Department of Defense publishes contract data with a 90-day delay, so FY2026 totals may still rise as late reports arrive.
U.S. Agency for Global Media contract spending by year
U.S. Agency for Global Media contract obligations per federal fiscal year (October to September). The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $102,890,681 | 578 | +43.3% |
| FY2025 | $71,779,189 | 905 | -43% |
| FY2024 | $126,016,989 | 1,834 | n/a |
About U.S. Agency for Global Media contract spending
U.S. Agency for Global Media contract obligations fell 18% from FY2024 ($126M) to FY2026 ($103M). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
Spending is spread widely: the top 3 contractors account for 25% of the total. The largest U.S. Agency for Global Media contractor, Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, received $38.6M (13%).
What U.S. Agency for Global Media buys most is other computer related services (20%), news syndicates (10%) and electronic computer manufacturing (8%).
The states with the most U.S. Agency for Global Media contract work are District of Columbia, Virginia and New York.
Top U.S. Agency for Global Media contractors
Companies ranked by contract dollars obligated by the U.S. Agency for Global Media: the largest U.S. Agency for Global Media contractors.
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | $38,553,078 | 12.8% |
| 2 | Minburn Technology Group, LLC | $21,058,230 | 7.0% |
| 3 | Paydesk Limited | $14,405,677 | 4.8% |
| 4 | Ampegon Power Electronics Ag | $12,712,639 | 4.2% |
| 5 | MCP Computer Products Inc | $11,538,962 | 3.8% |
| 6 | Countertrade Products, Inc. | $10,382,969 | 3.5% |
| 7 | Xtec, Incorporated | $9,870,230 | 3.3% |
| 8 | Carahsoft Technology Corp | $9,276,470 | 3.1% |
| 9 | Ses Space & Defense, Inc. | $8,648,520 | 2.9% |
| 10 | Cgi Federal Inc. | $7,890,113 | 2.6% |
What U.S. Agency for Global Media buys (by industry)
Industry codes (NAICS) on U.S. Agency for Global Media contracts, ranked by dollars.
| # | Industry | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Other Computer Related ServicesNAICS 541519 | $59,567,034 | 19.8% |
| 2 | News SyndicatesNAICS 519110 | $28,903,338 | 9.6% |
| 3 | Electronic Computer ManufacturingNAICS 334111 | $24,674,086 | 8.2% |
| 4 | Satellite TelecommunicationsNAICS 517410 | $20,403,566 | 6.8% |
| 5 | Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment ManufacturingNAICS 334220 | $17,710,088 | 5.9% |
| 6 | Radio Broadcasting StationsNAICS 516110 | $14,491,325 | 4.8% |
| 7 | Software PublishersNAICS 511210 | $13,105,934 | 4.4% |
| 8 | Independent Artists, Writers, and PerformersNAICS 711510 | $10,912,630 | 3.6% |
| 9 | Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)NAICS 561621 | $8,839,231 | 2.9% |
| 10 | Television Broadcasting StationsNAICS 516120 | $7,443,646 | 2.5% |
Where U.S. Agency for Global Media contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $109,221,517 | 36.3% |
| 2 | Virginia | $40,451,457 | 13.5% |
| 3 | New York | $25,023,517 | 8.3% |
| 4 | Florida | $12,479,433 | 4.2% |
| 5 | Colorado | $9,975,488 | 3.3% |
| 6 | North Carolina | $6,252,361 | 2.1% |
| 7 | California | $5,462,964 | 1.8% |
| 8 | Maryland | $5,368,395 | 1.8% |
| 9 | Texas | $2,807,944 | 0.9% |
| 10 | Georgia | $2,560,144 | 0.9% |
Recent U.S. Agency for Global Media contract awards
The latest contracts awarded by the U.S. Agency for Global Media, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Sky Communications Inc | U.S. Agency for Global MediaTHE PURPOSE OF THIS PROCUREMENT IS TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE 24X7X365 MAINTENANCE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR THE AVAYA IP OFFICE SYSTEM SUPPORTING THE RADIO MASTER CONTROL FACILITY AND ALL ACTIVE RADIO | $26,750 | 95170026P0421 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Thales Components Corp | U.S. Agency for Global Media16912 CQS200-3 POWER TUBES FROM STOCK | $139,200 | 95170026K0064 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Xtec, Incorporated | U.S. Agency for Global MediaSECURITY UPGRADES FOR MIAMI AND MARATHON LOCATIONS | $3,932,908 | 95170026K0063 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Countertrade Products, Inc. | U.S. Agency for Global MediaNETAPP STORAGE THAT SUPPORTS VEEAM BACKUPS AND NETWORK SHARES, REDUCE RELIANCE ON COSTLY AZURE FILE STORAGE, AND ADDRESS BACKUP CAPACITY CONSTRAINTS | $915,147 | 95170026F0424 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Architechture Solutions LLC | U.S. Agency for Global MediaTHE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACTING ACTION IS TO PURCHASE INTERNATIONAL DATACASTING CORPORATION (IDC) ENC7000 AUDIO ENCODERS AND DECODERS FOR DEPLOYMENT GLOBALLY THROUGHOUT THE USAGM CONTENT DISTRIBUTION | $668,667 | 95170026F0419 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Regan Technologies Corp | U.S. Agency for Global MediaJAMF APPLE DEVICE MANAGEMENT AND SECURITY SOLUTION | $122,355 | 95170026F0396 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | MCP Computer Products Inc | U.S. Agency for Global MediaCOMPUTING TECH REFRESH PROCUREMENT 2026 | $11,538,962 | 95170026F0093 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | U.S. Agency for Global MediaMEDIUM WAVE TRANSMITTERS- REPUBLIC OF KOREA | $3,524,863 | 95170026C0353 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Thales Components Corp | U.S. Agency for Global MediaTH558E HIGH POWER TRANSMITTING VACUUM TUBE | $142,950 | 95170026K0048 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Iron Bow Technologies, LLC | U.S. Agency for Global MediaQUORTEX VIRTUAL DIGITAL CONTENT MANAGER (VDCM) | $2,098,652 | 95170026F0417 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | U.S. Agency for Global MediaDJIBOUTI OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES | $768,000 | 95170026C0373 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Countertrade Products, Inc. | U.S. Agency for Global MediaDELL POWERSCALE H710 HYBRID SCALE-OUT NETWORK-ATTACHED STORAGE (NAS) SOLUTION TO SUPPORT THE MODERNIZATION OF THE USAGM VOICE OF AMERICA (VOA) ENTERPRISE STORAGE INFRASTRUCTURE BY REPLACING LEGACY SYS | $1,445,353 | 95170026F0420 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Bahfed Corp | U.S. Agency for Global MediaSUBSCRIPTIONS FOR ADOBE CLOUD, FRAME IO, AND ADOBE SIGN | $764,439 | 95170026F0411 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | August Schell Enterprises, Inc. | U.S. Agency for Global MediaENTERPRISE CYBERSECURITY MONITORING PLATFORM | $332,653 | 95170026F0410 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Trifilm Pictures LLC | U.S. Agency for Global MediaDOCUSERIES FOCUSING ON FREEDOM OF SPEECH | $560,000 | 95170026T0057 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Trifilm Pictures LLC | U.S. Agency for Global MediaDOCUSERIES FOCUSING ON FREEDOM OF SPEECH | $560,000 | 95170026T0055 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Bending Spoons US Inc. | U.S. Agency for Global MediaSUBSCRIPTION FOR PODCAST PRODUCTION TOOLS | $41,080 | 95170026P0323 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Assetworks USA Inc | U.S. Agency for Global MediaASSET MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE | $43,285 | 95170026F0392 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Countertrade Products, Inc. | U.S. Agency for Global MediaDELL POWERSCALE H710 HYBRID SCALE-OUT NETWORK-ATTACHED STORAGE (NAS) SOLUTION TO SUPPORT THE MODERNIZATION OF THE USAGM VOICE OF AMERICA (VOA) ENTERPRISE STORAGE INFRASTRUCTURE BY REPLACING LEGACY SYS | $1,445,353 | 95170026F0391 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | CDW Government LLC | U.S. Agency for Global MediaBEYONDTRUST SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTION FY26 | $47,240 | 95170026F0384 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Attocon Oy | U.S. Agency for Global MediaMONITORING SERVICES FOR USAGM HELSINKI MONITORING OFFICE | $42,168 | 95170026P0387 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | U.S. Agency for Global MediaUSAGM REQUIRES GEMA TO PROVIDE MEDIUM WAVE RADIO BROADCASTING SERVICES | $120,280 | 95170026P0361 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Blackwood Associates, Inc. | U.S. Agency for Global MediaQUALYS CLOUD SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES AND RELATED MODULES TO SUPPORT ENTERPRISE VULNERABILITY MANAGEMENT AND POLICY COMPLIANCE. | $104,380 | 95170026P0404 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | F-Concepts, Inc. | U.S. Agency for Global MediaREMOTE MONITORING SHORTWAVE SERVICES TO MONITOR USAGM RADIO BROADCAST, SUPPORT IN FULFILLING ITS SPECTRUM SCHEDULING, MONITORING, AND BROADCAST ENGINEERING AND OPERATIONS ACTIVITIES. | $20,280 | 95170026P0403 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | The Associated Press | U.S. Agency for Global MediaVOA AND OCB 2026 ELECTION DATA PKG | $155,000 | 95170026P0397 |
How to win U.S. Agency for Global Media contracts
U.S. Agency for Global Media contracting opportunities are posted on SAM.gov, the free government site for federal bids. To bid, your business needs a free SAM.gov registration. Many U.S. Agency for Global Media small business contracts are set aside for small firms, and the agencies' largest contractors often subcontract work to them.
Explore U.S. Agency for Global Media contracts by industry, state and contractor
- Government computer services contracts
- Government electronic computer manufacturing contracts
- Government satellite telecommunications contracts
- Government radio and television broadcasting and wireless communications equipment manufacturing contracts
- Government contracts in District of Columbia
- Government contracts in Virginia
- Government contracts in New York
- Government contracts in Florida
- Government contracts in Colorado
- Minburn Technology Group government contracts
Frequently asked questions
- How much does the U.S. Agency for Global Media spend on contracts?
- The U.S. Agency for Global Media obligated $301M on contracts from FY2024 to FY2026, across 2,206 contract awards, including $103M in FY2026. Figures are federal contract obligations reported on USAspending.gov.
- Who are the largest U.S. Agency for Global Media contractors?
- By contract dollars from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees ($38.6M), Minburn Technology Group, LLC ($21.1M) and Paydesk Limited ($14.4M).
- What does U.S. Agency for Global Media buy the most?
- By contract dollars, U.S. Agency for Global Media spends the most on other computer related services (NAICS 541519, $59.6M), news syndicates (NAICS 519110, $28.9M) and electronic computer manufacturing (NAICS 334111, $24.7M).
- Where is U.S. Agency for Global Media contract work performed?
- The most U.S. Agency for Global Media contract dollars went to work performed in District of Columbia ($109M), Virginia ($40.5M) and New York ($25M).
- Is U.S. Agency for Global Media contract spending growing?
- U.S. Agency for Global Media contract obligations fell 18% from FY2024 ($126M) to FY2026 ($103M). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
- Does U.S. Agency for Global Media award contracts to small businesses?
- Yes. Like most federal agencies, U.S. Agency for Global Media sets aside contracts for small businesses and has small business goals. Its Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) can explain how it buys, and its open opportunities are posted on SAM.gov.