Television Broadcasting
NAICS 515120 · Federal Contracts & Awards
Companies in the Television Broadcasting industry (NAICS code 515120) have received $78.6M in federal contracts, grants, and other awards since FY2024, across 84 individual awards tracked through FY2026. The largest funding agency is Department of Defense ($52.0M). Spending is concentrated in Maryland, Texas, Georgia and 19 other states. All figures below come from USAspending.gov award records.
Total Obligations
$78.6M
Total Awards
84
States
22
Last Updated
Mar 26, 2026
Yearly Spending Trend
$78.5M24
$132K25
Top 50 Awards in Television Broadcasting
Largest individual obligations in NAICS 515120.
| Award | Recipient | Awarding Agency | Program | Place | FY | Obligation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CONT_AWD_HQ051619C0008_9700_-NONE-_-NONE- MCR-OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | VERIZON DIGITAL MEDIA SERVICES INC. California | Department of Defense Defense Media Activity | — | FORT GEORGE G MEADE, MD-05 | 2024 | $30,428,500 |
CONT_AWD_HQ051621C0003_9700_-NONE-_-NONE- PROMO EDITING & GRAPHIC SUPPORT | TAFT BROADCASTING COMPANY, L.L.C. Texas | Department of Defense Defense Media Activity | — | HOUSTON, TX-18 | 2024 | $20,410,683 |
CONT_AWD_95170020C0168_9568_-NONE-_-NONE- THE PURPOSE OF THIS MODIFICATION IS TO ADMINISTRATIVELY CLOSEOUT CONTRACT 951700-20-C-0168, WHICH WAS PHYSICALLY COMPLETED ON FEBRUARY 21, 2023. EXCESS FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $72.… | MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES District of Columbia | U.S. Agency for Global Media U.S. Agency for Global Media | — | — | 2024 | $7,505,953 |
CONT_AWD_75D30121C12519_7523_-NONE-_-NONE- BROADCAST SUPPORT SERVICES | CHICKASAW MANAGEMENT SERVICES, LLC Oklahoma | Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | — | ATLANTA, GA-05 | 2024 | $6,754,716 |
CONT_AWD_86614321P00020_8600_-NONE-_-NONE- BROADCASTING SERVICES | KIZANO CORP. Virginia | Department of Housing and Urban Development Department of Housing and Urban Development | — | WASHINGTON, DC-98 | 2024 | $2,829,501 |
CONT_AWD_95170019P0651_9568_-NONE-_-NONE- THE PURPOSE OF THIS MODIFICATION IS TO ADMINISTRATIVELY CLOSEOUT CONTRACT 951700-19-P-0651, WHICH WAS PHYSICALLY COMPLETED ON NOV 14, 2023. EXCESS FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,125.… | 24I UNIT MEDIA INC California | U.S. Agency for Global Media U.S. Agency for Global Media | — | BURLINGAME, CA-15 | 2024 | $1,516,731 |
CONT_AWD_95170019T1218_9568_BBG50D160005_9568 TO EXTEND POP FOR SIX MONTHS THRU 9/23/2021 | HA DESIGN GROUP LLC Virginia | U.S. Agency for Global Media U.S. Agency for Global Media | — | SPRINGFIELD, VA-11 | 2024 | $971,158 |
CONT_AWD_95170018C0917_9568_-NONE-_-NONE- THE PURPOSE OF THIS MODIFICATION IS TO ADMINISTRATIVELY CLOSEOUT CONTRACT 951700-18-C-0917, WHICH WAS PHYSICALLY COMPLETED ON 07/03/2023. EXCESS FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $42,270.00… | MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES District of Columbia | U.S. Agency for Global Media U.S. Agency for Global Media | — | — | 2024 | $752,662 |
CONT_AWD_1305M218CNWWN0028_1330_-NONE-_-NONE- 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 | $744,504 |
CONT_AWD_95170020K0232_9568_BBG50D160005_9568 THE PURPOSE OF THIS MODIFICATION IS TO ADMINISTRATIVELY CLOSEOUT CONTRACT 951700-20-K-0232, WHICH WAS PHYSICALLY COMPLETED ON 08/31/2021. EXCESS FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $139,816.40… | HA DESIGN GROUP LLC Virginia | U.S. Agency for Global Media U.S. Agency for Global Media | — | SPRINGFIELD, VA-11 | 2024 | $566,162 |
CONT_AWD_36C24120P0938_3600_-NONE-_-NONE- ADVERTISING WITH NEW ENGLAND SPOTS NETWORK FOR THE VA BOSTON HEALTHCARE SYSTEM | NEW ENGLAND SPORTS NETWORK, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP Massachusetts | Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Veterans Affairs | — | BROCKTON, MA-08 | 2024 | $500,000 |
CONT_AWD_36C24119P0666_3600_-NONE-_-NONE- NEW ENGLAND CABLE NEWS ADVERTISING | NEW ENGLAND CABLE NEWS Massachusetts | Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Veterans Affairs | — | NEWTON CENTER, MA-04 | 2024 | $394,741 |
CONT_AWD_95T81322C0024_9568_-NONE-_-NONE- THE MODIFICATION IS MADE TO EXTEND THE EXISTING LEASE CONTRACT FOR AN ADDITIONAL TWO MONTHS AND TO INCLUDE AN ADDITIONAL TWO FAR CLAUSES 52.229-11 AND 52.229-12. | MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES District of Columbia | U.S. Agency for Global Media U.S. Agency for Global Media | — | — | 2024 | $361,692 |
CONT_AWD_95170020C0234_9568_-NONE-_-NONE- INCREASED LINEAR AUDIO AND VIDEO TRAFFIC DESTINED FOR USAGM'S KUWAIT TRANSMITTING STATION (KTS). WITHOUT THE SERVICES, THE QUALITY OF THE PROGRAME DELIVERY WILL NOT BE CLEAR AND S… | MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES District of Columbia | U.S. Agency for Global Media U.S. Agency for Global Media | — | — | 2024 | $356,480 |
CONT_AWD_95170021T0711_9568_BBG50D160005_9568 THE PURPOSE OF THIS MODIFICATION IS TO ADMINISTRATIVELY CLOSEOUT CONTRACT 951700-21-T-0711, WHICH WAS PHYSICALLY COMPLETED ON 11/17/2020. EXCESS FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,169.29… | HA DESIGN GROUP LLC Virginia | U.S. Agency for Global Media U.S. Agency for Global Media | — | SPRINGFIELD, VA-11 | 2024 | $351,831 |
CONT_AWD_BBG50C170025_9568_-NONE-_-NONE- THE PURPOSE OF THIS MODIFICATION IS TO ADMINISTRATIVELY CLOSEOUT CONTRACT BBG50-C-17-0025, WHICH WAS PHYSICALLY COMPLETED ON 04/01/2023. EXCESS FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,601.00 A… | MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES District of Columbia | U.S. Agency for Global Media U.S. Agency for Global Media | — | — | 2024 | $350,128 |
CONT_AWD_HQ051621C0009_9700_-NONE-_-NONE- CBS NEWS | CBS BROADCASTING INC. New York | Department of Defense Defense Media Activity | — | FORT GEORGE G MEADE, MD-05 | 2024 | $348,400 |
CONT_AWD_36C24421P0032_3600_-NONE-_-NONE- Q2Q PRO IDIOM CABLE TV SERVICE FOR 285 DROP LOCATIONS | COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC Pennsylvania | Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Veterans Affairs | — | COATESVILLE, PA-06 | 2024 | $332,601 |
CONT_AWD_HQ051616P0007_9700_-NONE-_-NONE- CBS NEWSPATH | CBS BROADCASTING INC. New York | Department of Defense Defense Media Activity | — | FORT GEORGE G MEADE, MD-05 | 2024 | $314,870 |
CONT_AWD_95T81322C0028_9568_-NONE-_-NONE- THE MODIFICATION IS MADE TO EXERCISE THE SECOND OPTION YEAR TO EXTEND THE EXISTING AFFILIATE AGREEMENT WITH BROADCASTING USAGM PROGRAMS. | MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES District of Columbia | U.S. Agency for Global Media U.S. Agency for Global Media | — | — | 2024 | $263,250 |
CONT_AWD_W50S7K20P0004_9700_-NONE-_-NONE- BASE TELEVISION SERVICE FOR FY24 | CHANNING L KEARNEY Illinois | Department of Defense Department of the Army | — | GULFPORT, MS-04 | 2024 | $239,496 |
CONT_AWD_95170020C0235_9568_-NONE-_-NONE- WILL HAVE TO WORK ON NEW BASE PLUS 4 FOR BOTH RENATELSAT CONTRACTS WHICH EXPIRE IN SEPTEMBER 2025 | MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES District of Columbia | U.S. Agency for Global Media U.S. Agency for Global Media | — | — | 2024 | $225,000 |
CONT_AWD_95T81321C0027_9568_-NONE-_-NONE- THE PURPOSE OF THIS MODIFICATION IS TO DEOBLIGATE FUNDS FROM THE EXISTING CONTRACT FROM MARCH 3 - APR 4, 2022 | MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES District of Columbia | U.S. Agency for Global Media U.S. Agency for Global Media | — | — | 2024 | $209,606 |
CONT_AWD_HC102821P0087_9700_-NONE-_-NONE- CABLE TV SERVICES | COMCAST GOVERNMENT SERVICES LLC Virginia | Department of Defense Defense Information Systems Agency | — | FORT GEORGE G MEADE, MD-05 | 2024 | $173,232 |
CONT_AWD_95170019K0264_9568_95170018A0647_9568 THE PURPOSE OF THIS MODIFICATION IS TO ADMINISTRATIVELY CLOSEOUT CONTRACT 951700-19-K-0264, WHICH WAS PHYSICALLY COMPLETED ON 07/08/2020. EXCESS FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,560 ARE… | MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES District of Columbia | U.S. Agency for Global Media U.S. Agency for Global Media | — | — | 2024 | $134,390 |
CONT_AWD_95170022C0046_9568_-NONE-_-NONE- EXERCISE OPTION PERIOD TWO | MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES District of Columbia | U.S. Agency for Global Media U.S. Agency for Global Media | — | — | 2024 | $121,984 |
CONT_AWD_95170021T0715_9568_BBG50D160005_9568 THE PURPOSE OF THIS MODIFICATION IS TO ADMINISTRATIVELY CLOSEOUT CONTRACT 951700-21-T-0715, WHICH WAS PHYSICALLY COMPLETED ON 7/21/2022. EXCESS FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $596,836.10… | HA DESIGN GROUP LLC Virginia | U.S. Agency for Global Media U.S. Agency for Global Media | — | SPRINGFIELD, VA-11 | 2024 | $119,314 |
CONT_AWD_36C25019C0092_3600_-NONE-_-NONE- CABLE SERVICES FOR BATTLE CREEK VAMC OPTION YEAR 4, DECREASE AND CLOSE | RETIREMENTHOMETV CORPORATION Indiana | Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Veterans Affairs | — | BATTLE CREEK, MI-04 | 2024 | $118,971 |
CONT_AWD_95170018C0737_9568_-NONE-_-NONE- PURPOSE OF THIS MODIFICATION IS TO ADMINY CLOSE OUT CONTRACT 951700-18-C-0737. EXCESS FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $.01 ARE DEOBLIGATED. CGI PROCESSED A RUNBATCH ON 8/18/23 AS PART OF… | MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES District of Columbia | U.S. Agency for Global Media U.S. Agency for Global Media | — | — | 2024 | $114,138 |
CONT_AWD_36C25622P0807_3600_-NONE-_-NONE- CABLE SERVICES- EXERCISE OPT YR 2 | COX LOUISIANA TELCOM, LLC Louisiana | Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Veterans Affairs | — | NEW ORLEANS, LA-01 | 2025 | $97,136 |
CONT_AWD_36C25920P0464_3600_-NONE-_-NONE- DIRECTV SERVICE AND PROGRAMMING | EXECUTIVE BROADBAND COMMUNICATIONS, LLC Delaware | Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Veterans Affairs | — | SALT LAKE CITY, UT-01 | 2024 | $96,927 |
CONT_AWD_95T81321C0005_9568_-NONE-_-NONE- THE MODIFICATION IS MADE TO CLOSE OUT ADMINISTRATIVELY AND DEOBLIGATE FUNDS FROM THE TERMINATED LEASE CONTRACT PROVIDED BY TELERADIOKOMPANIYA NOVAYA TELEVIZIONNAYA SET LIMITED LIA… | MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES District of Columbia | U.S. Agency for Global Media U.S. Agency for Global Media | — | — | 2024 | $82,514 |
CONT_AWD_95170019K0981_9568_BBG50A170092B_9568 THE PURPOSE OF THIS MOD IS TO ADMINISTRATIVELY CLOSEOUT 951700-19-K-0981 PHYSICALLY COMPLETED ON 08/27/2020. EXCESS FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $17,500 ARE HEREBY DEOBLIGATED. THE TERM… | CRIAR PRODUCTIONS, INC. Virginia | U.S. Agency for Global Media U.S. Agency for Global Media | — | ARLINGTON, VA-08 | 2024 | $52,000 |
CONT_AWD_95T81321C0016_9568_-NONE-_-NONE- MODIFICATION MADE TO EXERCISE THE THIRD OPTION YEAR TO EXTEND THE EXISTING LEASE CONTRACT BETWEEN USAGM AND SONAR MEDIA WITH BROADCASTING USAGM PROGRAMS. | MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES District of Columbia | U.S. Agency for Global Media U.S. Agency for Global Media | — | — | 2024 | $40,800 |
CONT_AWD_FA251724F0013_9700_FA251719AA005_9700 COMCAST ETHERNET DEDICATED INTERNET CIRCUITS | COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC Colorado | Department of Defense Department of the Air Force | — | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO-05 | 2024 | $39,720 |
CONT_AWD_95T81321C0024_9568_-NONE-_-NONE- MODIFICATION MADE TO EXERCISE THE THIRD OPTION YEAR TO EXTEND THE EXISTING LEASE CONTRACT WITH BROADCASTING USAGM PROGRAMS. | MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES District of Columbia | U.S. Agency for Global Media U.S. Agency for Global Media | — | — | 2024 | $39,600 |
CONT_AWD_95T81320C0044_9568_-NONE-_-NONE- THE MODIFICATION IS MADE TO EXERCISE THE FOURTH OPTION YEAR TO EXTEND THE PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE EXISTING LEASE CONTRACT BETWEEN USAGM AND PAMIR TV AND RADIO WITH BROADCAST… | MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES District of Columbia | U.S. Agency for Global Media U.S. Agency for Global Media | — | — | 2024 | $38,016 |
CONT_AWD_205AE921P00090_2050_-NONE-_-NONE- ANTENNA SITE LEASE, MOUNT FRANKLIN LOCATION, EL PASO, TX FOR INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION, LAW ENFORCEMENT. THE PURPOSE OF THE MODIFICATION IS TO PARTIALLY TERM… | SINCLAIR, INC. Maryland | Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service | — | EL PASO, TX-16 | 2024 | $36,839 |
CONT_AWD_95170019K0564_9568_95170018A0620_9568 THE PURPOSE OF THIS MOD IS TO ADMIN CLOSEOUT 951700-19-K-0564 COMPLETED 7/8/20. $6,147.00 ARE HEREBY DEOBLIGATED. CGI DEOBLIGATED $3,035.36 1/22/22 FOR CFO MASS DEOB. CAR RECONCIL… | MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES District of Columbia | U.S. Agency for Global Media U.S. Agency for Global Media | — | — | 2024 | $36,606 |
CONT_AWD_95T81321C0004_9568_-NONE-_-NONE- THE MODIFICATION IS MADE TO EXTEND THE PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE EXISTING LEASE CONTRACT BETWEEN USAGM AND COSMONOVA BROADCAST, LLC. | MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES District of Columbia | U.S. Agency for Global Media U.S. Agency for Global Media | — | — | 2024 | $34,176 |
CONT_AWD_95T81321C0009_9568_-NONE-_-NONE- THE MODIFICATION IS MADE DEOBLIGATE REMAINING FUNDS FROM THE TERMINATED LEASE CONTRACT PROVIDED BY TV LATVIJA TV 24. | MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES District of Columbia | U.S. Agency for Global Media U.S. Agency for Global Media | — | — | 2024 | $34,165 |
CONT_AWD_95170019C0636_9568_-NONE-_-NONE- A NON-EXCLUSIVE, NON-TRANSFERABLE LICENSE FOR AUDIO-VISUAL CONTENT DISTRIBUTED BY PBS NEWS HOUR | NEWSHOUR PRODUCTIONS LLC Virginia | U.S. Agency for Global Media U.S. Agency for Global Media | — | ARLINGTON, VA-08 | 2024 | $33,925 |
CONT_AWD_36C24122P0783_3600_-NONE-_-NONE- WELLNESS TELEVISION FOR PATIENT EDUCATION CHANNEL | INTERACTIVATION HEALTH NETWORKS LLC Wisconsin | Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Veterans Affairs | — | PEWAUKEE, WI-05 | 2024 | $32,000 |
CONT_AWD_2023H222P00019_2050_-NONE-_-NONE- LEASE OF ANTENNA SITE WALL LAKE, SD. OPTION YEAR 4 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE IS 10/01/2025 - 09/30/2026. MODIFICATION P00014 IS ISSUED TO FULLY FUND THIS PURCHASE ORDER. | INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS, SOUTH DAKOTA BUREAU OF South Dakota | Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service | — | PIERRE, SD-00 | 2024 | $30,000 |
CONT_AWD_N6890819P0004_9700_-NONE-_-NONE- STANDARD CABLE SERVICE | CHARTER CABLE PARTNERS, LLC Missouri | Department of Defense Defense Health Agency | — | PEARL HARBOR, HI-01 | 2024 | $29,678 |
CONT_AWD_95170018K0612_9568_95170018A0620_9568 THE PURPOSE OF THIS MOD IS TO ADMIN CLOSEOUT 951700-18-K-0612 PHYSICALLY COMPLETED ON 7/10/19. EXCESS FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,135.00 ARE HEREBY DE-OBLIGATED. CGI DEOBLIGATED $50… | MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES District of Columbia | U.S. Agency for Global Media U.S. Agency for Global Media | — | — | 2024 | $24,955 |
CONT_AWD_95170018K0628_9568_95170018A0620_9568 THE PURPOSE OF THIS MOD IS TO ADMIN CLOSEOUT 951700-18-K-0628 COMPLETED 10/29/2019. EXCESS FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,370 ARE HEREBY DE-OBLIGATED. CGI DEOBLIGATED $3,000 1/22/22… | MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES District of Columbia | U.S. Agency for Global Media U.S. Agency for Global Media | — | — | 2024 | $23,410 |
CONT_AWD_15DDAT23P00000001_1524_-NONE-_-NONE- RENEWAL OF LEASE OF RADIO ANTENNA SITE (CHARLOTTE NC) 1ST QTR FUNDING | GRAY LOCAL MEDIA INC North Carolina | Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration | — | CHARLOTTE, NC-12 | 2024 | $22,322 |
CONT_AWD_95170019K0517_9568_95170018A0647_9568 THE PURPOSE OF THIS MODIFICATION IS TO ADMINISTRATIVELY CLOSEOUT CONTRACT 951700-19-K-0517, WHICH WAS PHYSICALLY COMPLETED ON JUN 12, 2020. EXCESS FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $24,805.… | MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES District of Columbia | U.S. Agency for Global Media U.S. Agency for Global Media | — | — | 2024 | $20,032 |
CONT_AWD_95170019K0272_9568_95170018A0647_9568 THE PURPOSE OF THIS MOD IS TO ADMIN CLOSEOUT 951700-19-K-0272 PHYSICALLY COMPLETED ON JULY 21, 2020. EXCESS FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,984 ARE HEREBY DE-OBLIGATED. CGI DEOBLIGATED… | MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES District of Columbia | U.S. Agency for Global Media U.S. Agency for Global Media | — | — | 2024 | $19,325 |
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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Department of Defense$52.0M
U.S. Agency for Global Media$14.6M
Department of Health and Human Services$6.8M
Department of Housing and Urban Development$2.8M
Department of Veterans Affairs$1.6M
Department of Commerce$745K
Department of the Treasury$67K
Department of Justice$52K
Environmental Protection Agency$15K
Department of Homeland Security$9K
Top Recipients
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VERIZON DIGITAL MEDIA SERVICES INC.$30.4M
TAFT BROADCASTING COMPANY, L.L.C.$20.4M
MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES$11.0M
CHICKASAW MANAGEMENT SERVICES, LLC$6.8M
KIZANO CORP.$2.8M
HA DESIGN GROUP LLC$2.0M
24I UNIT MEDIA INC$1.5M
SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION$745K
CBS BROADCASTING INC.$663K
NEW ENGLAND SPORTS NETWORK, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP$500K
Spending by State
| State | Funding | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $31.3M | 5 |
| Texas | $20.5M | 4 |
| Georgia | $6.8M | 2 |
| District of Columbia | $2.8M | 1 |
| Virginia | $2.1M | 6 |
| California | $1.5M | 1 |
| Massachusetts | $895K | 2 |
| South Carolina | $745K | 1 |
| Pennsylvania | $333K | 1 |
| Mississippi | $239K | 1 |
| Michigan | $122K | 2 |
| Louisiana | $105K | 2 |
| Utah | $97K | 1 |
| Colorado | $55K | 4 |
| Wisconsin | $32K | 1 |
| South Dakota | $30K | 1 |
| Hawaii | $30K | 1 |
| North Carolina | $22K | 1 |
| Washington | $15K | 2 |
| Florida | $9K | 1 |
| North Dakota | $7K | 1 |
| Iowa | $0 | 1 |
Source: USAspending.gov · All Industries