Television Broadcasting Stations
NAICS 516120 · Federal Contracts & Awards
Companies in the Television Broadcasting Stations industry (NAICS code 516120) have received $6.2M in federal contracts, grants, and other awards since FY2024, across 129 individual awards tracked through FY2026. The largest funding agency is U.S. Agency for Global Media ($2.6M). Spending is concentrated in Texas, South Carolina, Michigan and 26 other states. All figures below come from USAspending.gov award records.
Total Obligations
$6.2M
Total Awards
129
States
29
Last Updated
Apr 23, 2026
Yearly Spending Trend
$4.5M24
$996K25
$671K26
Top 50 Awards in Television Broadcasting Stations
Largest individual obligations in NAICS 516120.
| Award | Recipient | Awarding Agency | Program | Place | FY | Obligation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CONT_AWD_95170024C0123_9568_-NONE-_-NONE- VOA BROADCAST PAKISTAN | MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES District of Columbia | U.S. Agency for Global Media U.S. Agency for Global Media | — | — | 2024 | $991,800 |
CONT_AWD_95T81323C0023_9568_-NONE-_-NONE- THE MODIFICATION IS MADE TO EXERCISE AN OPTION YEAR TO EXTEND THE EXISTING LEASE CONTRACT BETWEEN USAGM AND LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY TV RADIO COMPANY EXPRESS INFORM WITH BROADCAS… | MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES District of Columbia | U.S. Agency for Global Media U.S. Agency for Global Media | — | — | 2024 | $439,056 |
CONT_AWD_1305M323CNWWN0043_1330_-NONE-_-NONE- EXERCISE OPTION PERIOD I OF CONTRACT 1305M323CNWWN0043, MAINTENANCE SERVICES OF NOAA WEATHER RADIO TRANSMITTER SYSTEMS IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. | SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION South Carolina | Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | — | COLUMBIA, SC-06 | 2024 | $300,783 |
CONT_AWD_95T81323C0016_9568_-NONE-_-NONE- THE MODIFICATION IS MADE TO EXERCISE THE FIRST OPTION YEAR TO EXTEND THE PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE EXISTING LEASE CONTRACT PROVIDED BY AS LEVIRA. | MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES District of Columbia | U.S. Agency for Global Media U.S. Agency for Global Media | — | — | 2024 | $241,536 |
CONT_AWD_36C24726P0021_3600_-NONE-_-NONE- SATELLITE CABLE TV SERVICES | BRANDMEDIA LLC Georgia | Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Veterans Affairs | — | DECATUR, GA-05 | 2026 | $205,500 |
CONT_AWD_36C26223C0061_3600_-NONE-_-NONE- TELEVISION SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT REPAIRS OY 1 | RETIREMENTHOMETV CORPORATION Indiana | Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Veterans Affairs | — | ALBUQUERQUE, NM-01 | 2024 | $164,266 |
CONT_AWD_W912JC25PA006_9700_-NONE-_-NONE- AIR CERTAIN RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION AUDIO AND VIDEO ANNOUNCEMENTS OVER COMMERCIAL RADIO AND TELEVISION STATIONS | KANSAS ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS, INC. Kansas | Department of Defense Department of the Army | — | TOPEKA, KS-02 | 2025 | $156,000 |
CONT_AWD_95T81323C0012_9568_-NONE-_-NONE- THE MODIFICATION IS MADE TO CHANGE THE PROGRAM SCHEDULE AND REDUCE THE YEARLY AND TOTAL FUNDING OF THE EXISTING LEASE CONTRACT. THE RFE/RL REPORTERII PROGRAMS WILL BE CANCELLED. | MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES District of Columbia | U.S. Agency for Global Media U.S. Agency for Global Media | — | — | 2024 | $143,090 |
CONT_AWD_19HU2023P0237_1900_-NONE-_-NONE- IRM/IMO-HAIVISION TELEVISION DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM | MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES District of Columbia | Department of State Department of State | — | LAKEVILLE, MN-02 | 2024 | $139,363 |
CONT_AWD_72066823P00017_7200_-NONE-_-NONE- TO DEOBLIGATE EXCESS FUNDS 0F <$10,149.00> AND CLOSEOUT THE PURCHASE ORDER. | TARGET MEDIA GROUP LIMITED | Agency for International Development Agency for International Development | — | — | 2024 | $135,321 |
CONT_AWD_95170024C0147_9568_-NONE-_-NONE- THS IS A RECURRING REQUIREMENT. PROVIDES CURRENT TIME 24/7 ON TERRESTRIAL BROADCASTS ACROSS ALL OF ESTONIA. | MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES District of Columbia | U.S. Agency for Global Media U.S. Agency for Global Media | — | — | 2024 | $120,768 |
CONT_AWD_36C25624P0466_3600_-NONE-_-NONE- OPTION TO EXTEND | HIB TECHNICAL INSTALLATION SERVICES INC Texas | Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Veterans Affairs | — | SHREVEPORT, LA-04 | 2024 | $111,721 |
CONT_AWD_95T81323C0019_9568_-NONE-_-NONE- THE MODIFICATION IS MADE TO EXTEND THE LEASE CONTRACT PROVIDED BY THE INDEPENDENT TELEVISION AND RADIO COMPANY TV QURGONTEPPA | MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES District of Columbia | U.S. Agency for Global Media U.S. Agency for Global Media | — | — | 2024 | $96,000 |
CONT_AWD_W50S8524PA014_9700_-NONE-_-NONE- AIRSHOW TV 05 JUNE-09 JUNE 2024 (SELFRIDGE ANGB OPEN HOUSE) IAW DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT (ATTACHED) | LIVEAIRSHOWTV, LLC Texas | Department of Defense Department of the Army | — | SELFRIDGE ANGB, MI-10 | 2024 | $90,000 |
CONT_AWD_N0003924P1002_9700_-NONE-_-NONE- ACQUISITION CONTRACTS E-COMMERCE | FEDTRIBE LLC Virginia | Department of Defense Department of the Navy | — | SAN DIEGO, CA-51 | 2024 | $87,158 |
CONT_AWD_36C25623P0535_3600_-NONE-_-NONE- SATELLITE TV SERVICES | RETIREMENTHOMETV CORPORATION Indiana | Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Veterans Affairs | — | LITTLE ROCK, AR-02 | 2024 | $86,229 |
CONT_AWD_W912KC24P0012_9700_-NONE-_-NONE- 166TH RTI, NCTC, & AAFS1 PATRIOT CABLE 25 | PATRIOT CABLE SYSTEM LLC Pennsylvania | Department of Defense Department of the Army | — | ANNVILLE, PA-09 | 2024 | $85,092 |
CONT_AWD_36C26123P0040_3600_-NONE-_-NONE- DIRECTV SERVICE FOR SF VAMC | COMMERCIAL CONNECT TELEVISION INC California | Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Veterans Affairs | — | SAN FRANCISCO, CA-11 | 2025 | $85,086 |
CONT_AWD_95T81323C0042_9568_-NONE-_-NONE- THE MODIFICATION IS MADE TO EXERCISE THE OPTION PERIOD TO EXTEND THE EXISTING LEASE CONTRACT BETWEEN USAGM AND NATIONAL BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF THE KYRGYZ REPUBLIC | MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES District of Columbia | U.S. Agency for Global Media U.S. Agency for Global Media | — | — | 2024 | $85,000 |
CONT_AWD_36C25725P0592_3600_-NONE-_-NONE- AMA SATELLITE TV SERVICES (BASE PLUS 4) | HIB TECHNICAL INSTALLATION SERVICES INC Texas | Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Veterans Affairs | — | AMARILLO, TX-13 | 2025 | $84,232 |
CONT_AWD_36C24226P0021_3600_-NONE-_-NONE- DIRECTV SERVICES FOR PATIENT ROOMS | HIB TECHNICAL INSTALLATION SERVICES INC Texas | Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Veterans Affairs | — | DALLAS, TX-32 | 2026 | $83,916 |
CONT_AWD_1305M226P0060_1330_-NONE-_-NONE- DIRECTV SERVICE NOAA FLEET | SATCOM DIRECT GOVERNMENT, LLC Florida | Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | — | NORFOLK, VA-03 | 2026 | $77,655 |
CONT_AWD_36C25726P0018_3600_-NONE-_-NONE- CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE | N-OVATION TECHNOLOGY GROUP LLC Ohio | Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Veterans Affairs | — | BIG SPRING, TX-19 | 2026 | $75,000 |
CONT_AWD_36C25624N0772_3600_36C25624D0059_3600 TELEVISION SERVICE | RETIREMENTHOMETV CORPORATION Indiana | Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Veterans Affairs | — | LITTLE ROCK, AR-02 | 2024 | $67,417 |
CONT_AWD_36C25625N0827_3600_36C25624D0059_3600 TELEVISION SERVICE | RETIREMENTHOMETV CORPORATION Indiana | Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Veterans Affairs | — | LITTLE ROCK, AR-02 | 2025 | $67,020 |
CONT_AWD_95T80724C0028_9568_-NONE-_-NONE- PACIFIC COOPERATION CO PRODUCTIONS OF VOA AND RFA PROGRAMS | MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES District of Columbia | U.S. Agency for Global Media U.S. Agency for Global Media | — | — | 2024 | $66,667 |
CONT_AWD_36C24525P0086_3600_-NONE-_-NONE- GUEST WIFI | N-OVATION TECHNOLOGY GROUP LLC Ohio | Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Veterans Affairs | — | HUNTINGTON, WV-01 | 2025 | $64,272 |
CONT_AWD_36C25025P0988_3600_-NONE-_-NONE- TV SERVICES FOR ANN ARBOR HEALTHCARE SYSTEM | WD MORGAN SOLUTIONS LLC Florida | Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Veterans Affairs | — | ANN ARBOR, MI-06 | 2025 | $63,048 |
CONT_AWD_36C25025P0566_3600_-NONE-_-NONE- TV SATELLITE SERVICES | HIB TECHNICAL INSTALLATION SERVICES INC Texas | Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Veterans Affairs | — | SAGINAW, MI-08 | 2025 | $60,912 |
CONT_AWD_W912J325P0002_9700_-NONE-_-NONE- KRQE LOCAL ADV | NEXSTAR MEDIA INC. Texas | Department of Defense Department of the Army | — | ALBUQUERQUE, NM-01 | 2025 | $60,840 |
CONT_AWD_95T81325P0006_9568_-NONE-_-NONE- INITIATION OF THE LEASE CONTRACT PROVIDED BY NATIONAL BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF THE KYRGYZ REPUBLIC (NKTR). BASE PERIOD: FEBRUARY 15, 2025 - FEBRUARY 14, 2026 | MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES District of Columbia | U.S. Agency for Global Media U.S. Agency for Global Media | — | — | 2025 | $60,000 |
CONT_AWD_W91QF424P0004_9700_-NONE-_-NONE- ACWS MIGRATION AND EXERCISE OPTION YEAR 1 MODIFICATION. | UNITED CABLE DIRECT, INC. Kansas | Department of Defense Department of the Army | — | FORT LEAVENWORTH, KS-02 | 2024 | $58,338 |
CONT_AWD_95T80724C0015_9568_-NONE-_-NONE- BENGAL MEDIA CORPORATION LIMITED RTV AMERICAN HOUR 52 EPISODES | MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES District of Columbia | U.S. Agency for Global Media U.S. Agency for Global Media | — | — | 2024 | $53,820 |
CONT_AWD_36C24824P2034_3600_-NONE-_-NONE- CABLE TV | COMCAST BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC Pennsylvania | Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Veterans Affairs | — | MIAMI, FL-27 | 2024 | $51,767 |
CONT_AWD_36C24823P2087_3600_-NONE-_-NONE- CABLE TV SERVICE | COMCAST BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC Pennsylvania | Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Veterans Affairs | — | MIAMI, FL-27 | 2024 | $51,750 |
CONT_AWD_36C26226P0626_3600_-NONE-_-NONE- CO-AXIL DIGITAL TELEVISION SERVICES. | ALLBRIDGE LLC North Carolina | Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Veterans Affairs | — | LONG BEACH, CA-42 | 2026 | $51,365 |
CONT_AWD_36C24825P1745_3600_-NONE-_-NONE- CABLE TV | COMCAST BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC Pennsylvania | Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Veterans Affairs | — | MIAMI, FL-27 | 2025 | $44,447 |
CONT_AWD_31740023P0002_3100_-NONE-_-NONE- THE PURPOSE OF THIS MOD IS TO EXERCISE OPTION YEAR 3 FOR TV & PHONE SERVICES, EXTENDING THE CONTRACT'S P.O.P. FROM 12/31/2025 TO 12/31/2026, AND TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL $11,000 FOR… | CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS OPERATING LLC Missouri | Nuclear Regulatory Commission Nuclear Regulatory Commission | — | ARLINGTON, TX-25 | 2024 | $40,500 |
CONT_AWD_N0018925PZ086_9700_-NONE-_-NONE- TOUCHDOWN FRIDAYS FOR NTAG NASHVILLE | GRAY LOCAL MEDIA, INC. Tennessee | Department of Defense Department of the Navy | — | NASHVILLE, TN-05 | 2025 | $40,000 |
CONT_AWD_95T80724C0021_9568_-NONE-_-NONE- DVB, REBROADCAST VOA BURMESE PROGRAM | MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES District of Columbia | U.S. Agency for Global Media U.S. Agency for Global Media | — | — | 2024 | $40,000 |
CONT_AWD_36C25026P0214_3600_-NONE-_-NONE- CABLE SATELLITE SERVICE JOHN D. DINGELL VAMC | N-OVATION TECHNOLOGY GROUP LLC Ohio | Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Veterans Affairs | — | DETROIT, MI-13 | 2026 | $38,400 |
CONT_AWD_95170024C0137_9568_-NONE-_-NONE- GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION SERVICES FZ LLE. CURRENT TIME (RFE/RL) | MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES District of Columbia | U.S. Agency for Global Media U.S. Agency for Global Media | — | — | 2024 | $38,400 |
CONT_AWD_W91QV124P0075_9700_-NONE-_-NONE- CATV BELVOIR, 84 OUTLETS | COMCAST GOVERNMENT SERVICES LLC Virginia | Department of Defense Department of the Army | — | FORT BELVOIR, VA-08 | 2024 | $37,800 |
CONT_AWD_W91QV123P0042_9700_-NONE-_-NONE- CABLE TV MODIFICATION VENDOR UEI AND CAGE CODES. | COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC Maryland | Department of Defense Department of the Army | — | FORT BELVOIR, VA-08 | 2024 | $37,729 |
CONT_AWD_15A00023CAQA00286_1560_-NONE-_-NONE- DIGITAL TELEVISION (TV) SERVICES | SKY TELEVISION INCORPORATED Virginia | Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Acquisition and Property Management Division | — | VIENNA, VA-11 | 2024 | $36,325 |
CONT_AWD_95T81324P0028_9568_-NONE-_-NONE- THIS IS A RECURRING REQUIREMENT. PROVIDES PLACEMENT OF CURRENT TIME ASIA AND CURRENT TIME ITOGY PROGRAM IN TAJIKISTAN MON-SAT 22:00-22:00 GIVING RUSSIAN-LANGUAGE CONTENT TO THIS I… | MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES District of Columbia | U.S. Agency for Global Media U.S. Agency for Global Media | — | — | 2024 | $36,000 |
CONT_AWD_W50S8W25PA017_9700_-NONE-_-NONE- WY ANG ADVERTISING | FRONT RANGE TELEVISION LLC Wyoming | Department of Defense Department of the Army | — | CASPER, WY-00 | 2025 | $35,000 |
CONT_AWD_95170024C0143_9568_-NONE-_-NONE- THIS IS A RECURRING REQUIREMENT. PROVIDES VOA AFGHAN CHANNEL ON DARIYA OTT PLATFORM 24/7 MAKING IT AVAILABLE TO DARI/PASHTO SPEAKERS AROUND THE WORLD. | MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES District of Columbia | U.S. Agency for Global Media U.S. Agency for Global Media | — | — | 2024 | $34,792 |
CONT_AWD_36C24226P0172_3600_-NONE-_-NONE- CABLE TV SERVICES | BOLDYN NETWORKS HIGHER ED LLC California | Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Veterans Affairs | — | LYONS, NJ-07 | 2026 | $31,307 |
CONT_AWD_15DDHQ26P00000412_1524_-NONE-_-NONE- FFA CAMPAIGN/TEXAS RANGERS | NEXSTAR MEDIA INC. Texas | Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration | — | IRVING, TX-06 | 2026 | $30,000 |
Top 50 awards shown, ranked by obligated amount. Dates reflect performance period; last-modified dates match USAspending.gov. Complete listings include all transaction history going back to FY2024.
Top Funding Agencies
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U.S. Agency for Global Media$2.6M
Department of Veterans Affairs$1.5M
Department of Defense$932K
Department of Commerce$378K
Department of Justice$282K
Department of State$264K
Agency for International Development$161K
Nuclear Regulatory Commission$41K
Department of Health and Human Services$36K
Department of Homeland Security$8K
Top Recipients
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MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES$2.9M
RETIREMENTHOMETV CORPORATION$385K
HIB TECHNICAL INSTALLATION SERVICES INC$350K
SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION$301K
BRANDMEDIA LLC$206K
N-OVATION TECHNOLOGY GROUP LLC$178K
KANSAS ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS, INC.$156K
NEXSTAR MEDIA INC.$150K
COMCAST BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC$148K
TARGET MEDIA GROUP LIMITED$135K
Spending by State
| State | Funding | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | $401K | 10 |
| South Carolina | $301K | 1 |
| Michigan | $259K | 7 |
| New Mexico | $251K | 3 |
| California | $246K | 9 |
| Arkansas | $221K | 3 |
| Kansas | $214K | 2 |
| Virginia | $211K | 5 |
| Georgia | $210K | 2 |
| Florida | $153K | 4 |
| Minnesota | $139K | 1 |
| Pennsylvania | $112K | 4 |
| Louisiana | $112K | 1 |
| Arizona | $65K | 3 |
| West Virginia | $64K | 1 |
| Maryland | $60K | 5 |
| New Jersey | $56K | 3 |
| Puerto Rico | $52K | 6 |
| Tennessee | $52K | 3 |
| Wyoming | $35K | 1 |
| Washington | $31K | 4 |
| Colorado | $29K | 2 |
| North Carolina | $23K | 1 |
| Illinois | $13K | 1 |
| Iowa | $10K | 1 |
| Oregon | $9K | 1 |
| District of Columbia | $6K | 2 |
| Utah | $5K | 1 |
| New York | $4K | 1 |
Source: USAspending.gov · All Industries