Data / Federal awards / NAICS 516120 / Department of Defense
Department of Defense contracts under NAICS 516120 Television Broadcasting Stations: $1.1 million to 25 recipients (FY2024 to FY2027)
Updated October 6, 2026. Source: USAspending.gov.
Department of Defense obligated $1.1 million under NAICS 516120, Television Broadcasting Stations, across 41 contract awards to 25 named recipients in fiscal years 2024 to 2027. The largest recipients are KANSAS ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS, INC. ($312,000), LIVEAIRSHOWTV, LLC ($90,000), FEDTRIBE LLC ($87,158).
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- Agency
- Department of Defense
- NAICS code
- 516120 Television Broadcasting Stations
- Contract awards
- 41
- Obligated
- $1.1 million
- Named recipients
- 25
- Small business share of obligations
- 45%
- Full and open competition share
- 2%
- Set aside share
- 23%
- Latest action
- 2026-05-26
Incumbents at this agency
Ranked by dollars obligated in fiscal years 2024 to 2027.
| Recipient | Business size | Awards | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KANSAS ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS, INC. | Other Than Small Business | 2 | $312,000 | 29.5% |
| LIVEAIRSHOWTV, LLC | Small Business | 1 | $90,000 | 8.5% |
| FEDTRIBE LLC | Small Business | 1 | $87,158 | 8.2% |
| UNITED CABLE DIRECT, INC. | Small Business | 1 | $78,468 | 7.4% |
| NEXSTAR MEDIA INC. | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $60,840 | 5.8% |
| COMCAST GOVERNMENT SERVICES LLC | Other Than Small Business | 5 | $53,515 | 5.1% |
| GRAY LOCAL MEDIA, INC. | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $40,000 | 3.8% |
| FRONT RANGE TELEVISION LLC | Small Business | 1 | $35,000 | 3.3% |
| HD HOME SOLUTIONS, INC | Small Business | 1 | $25,074 | 2.4% |
| CMG MEDIA CORPORATION | Other Than Small Business | 2 | $25,000 | 2.4% |
| THE TRAVEL LEDE LLC | Small Business | 1 | $21,600 | 2.0% |
| MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES | Other Than Small Business | 2 | $19,851 | 1.9% |
| SANFORD FEDERAL, INC. | Small Business | 2 | $19,435 | 1.8% |
| CENTURYLINK COMMUNICATIONS, LLC | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $19,214 | 1.8% |
| COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $14,584 | 1.4% |
| STANECKI, INC | Small Business | 5 | $11,732 | 1.1% |
| COX CALIFORNIA TELCOM, LLC | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $10,523 | 1.0% |
| HIB TECHNICAL INSTALLATION SERVICES INC | Small Business | 1 | $9,368 | 0.9% |
| COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $7,331 | 0.7% |
| CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS OPERATING LLC | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $7,110 | 0.7% |
| COMCAST OF NASHVILLE I, LLC | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $7,042 | 0.7% |
| SINCLAIR, INC. | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $4,980 | 0.5% |
| COMCAST OF ILLINOIS III, INC. | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $3,290 | 0.3% |
| DIRECTV, LLC | Other Than Small Business | 2 | $0 | 0.0% |
| COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $0 | 0.0% |
Offices buying
| Sub agency | Awards | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| Department of the Army | 21 | $811,513 |
| Department of the Navy | 9 | $172,865 |
| Department of the Air Force | 8 | $30,946 |
| Washington Headquarters Services | 1 | $21,600 |
| Defense Media Activity | 2 | $19,851 |
Obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $474,867 |
| FY2025 | $366,913 |
| FY2026 | $214,995 |
Products and services bought
| Code | Product or service | Awards | Obligated |
|---|---|---|---|
| R701 | Support- Management: Advertising | 8 | $477,820 |
| DG11 | IT and Telecom - Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services | 11 | $220,289 |
| R426 | Support- Professional: Communications | 3 | $100,266 |
| DA01 | IT and Telecom - Business Application/application Development Support Services (labor) | 1 | $87,158 |
| N059 | Installation of Equipment- Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components | 1 | $78,468 |
| DG10 | IT and Telecom - Network As A Service | 2 | $21,626 |
| 7730 | Phonographs, Radios, and Television Sets: Home Type | 1 | $21,600 |
| X1BG | Lease/rental of Electronic and Communications Facilities | 2 | $19,851 |
Largest contract awards
| Award ID | Recipient | Agency | Type | NAICS | What it buys | Obligated in window | Award value | Starts | Ends | Place of performance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W912JC25PA006 | KANSAS ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS, INC. | Department of Defense | Purchase Order | 516120 | AIR CERTAIN RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION AUDIO AND VIDEO ANNOUNCEMENTS OVER COMMERCIAL RADIO AND TELEVISION STATIONS | $156,000 | $156,000 | March 21, 2025 | March 19, 2026 | Topeka, KS | usaspending.gov |
| W912JC26PA004 | KANSAS ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS, INC. | Department of Defense | Purchase Order | 516120 | PARTICIPATE IN THE ASSOCIATION NONCOMMERCIAL SUSTAINING ANNOUNCEMENT PUBLIC EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM NCSA PEP PROGRAM | $156,000 | $156,000 | March 18, 2026 | March 17, 2027 | Topeka, KS | usaspending.gov |
| W50S8524PA014 | LIVEAIRSHOWTV, LLC | Department of Defense | Purchase Order | 516120 | AIRSHOW TV 05 JUNE-09 JUNE 2024 (SELFRIDGE ANGB OPEN HOUSE) IAW DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT (ATTACHED) | $90,000 | $90,000 | June 5, 2024 | June 9, 2024 | Selfridge Angb, MI | usaspending.gov |
| N0003924P1002 | FEDTRIBE LLC | Department of Defense | Purchase Order | 516120 | ACQUISITION CONTRACTS E-COMMERCE | $87,158 | $87,158 | September 20, 2024 | September 28, 2025 | San Diego, CA | usaspending.gov |
| W91QF424P0004 | UNITED CABLE DIRECT, INC. | Department of Defense | Purchase Order | 516120 | SATELLITE SERVICE INSTALL UPGRADE | $78,468 | $78,468 | February 8, 2024 | July 6, 2027 | Fort Leavenworth, KS | usaspending.gov |
| W912J325P0002 | NEXSTAR MEDIA INC. | Department of Defense | Purchase Order | 516120 | KRQE LOCAL ADV | $60,840 | $60,840 | November 15, 2024 | November 21, 2025 | Albuquerque, NM | usaspending.gov |
| N0018925PZ086 | GRAY LOCAL MEDIA, INC. | Department of Defense | Purchase Order | 516120 | TOUCHDOWN FRIDAYS FOR NTAG NASHVILLE | $40,000 | $40,000 | April 15, 2025 | June 15, 2025 | Nashville, TN | usaspending.gov |
| W91QV124P0075 | COMCAST GOVERNMENT SERVICES LLC | Department of Defense | Purchase Order | 516120 | CABLE TV SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED FOR THE SRU BARRACKS BUILDING #1262, FORT BELVOIR, VA FOR TOTAL OF 84 OUTLETS. | $37,800 | $37,800 | September 28, 2024 | September 27, 2025 | Fort Belvoir, VA | usaspending.gov |
| W50S8W25PA017 | FRONT RANGE TELEVISION LLC | Department of Defense | Purchase Order | 516120 | WY ANG ADVERTISING | $35,000 | $35,000 | September 25, 2025 | June 25, 2026 | Casper, WY | usaspending.gov |
| W912L225PA008 | HD HOME SOLUTIONS, INC | Department of Defense | Purchase Order | 516120 | PROVIDE CABLE TV SERVICE TO WAATS IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) WITH POP BASE 12 MONTHS PLUS 4 12-MONTH OPTIONS. | $25,074 | $25,074 | August 26, 2025 | August 25, 2026 | Red Rock, AZ | usaspending.gov |
| HQ003424P0205 | THE TRAVEL LEDE LLC | Department of Defense | Purchase Order | 516120 | TELEVISION SEGMENT PRODUCTION FOR THE PENTAGON FORCE PROTECTION AGENCY | $21,600 | $21,600 | September 30, 2024 | September 30, 2024 | Alexandria, VA | usaspending.gov |
| W50S8126PA013 | CMG MEDIA CORPORATION | Department of Defense | Purchase Order | 516120 | THE MA ANG RECRUITING AND RETENTION DIVISION REQUIRES MARKETING AND ADVERTISING SUPPORT TO INCREASE LEADS AND BRANDING. | $20,000 | $20,000 | April 24, 2026 | April 23, 2027 | Dedham, MA | usaspending.gov |
| W912L224P0001 | SANFORD FEDERAL, INC. | Department of Defense | Purchase Order | 516120 | CABLE TV SERVICE FOR FOR WAATS DORMS/COMMON/BREAK ROOMS | $19,435 | $19,435 | November 17, 2023 | November 30, 2024 | Red Rock, AZ | usaspending.gov |
| FA251724P0004 | CENTURYLINK COMMUNICATIONS, LLC | Department of Defense | Purchase Order | 516120 | UNFILTERED INTERNET CONNECTION | $19,214 | $19,214 | November 16, 2020 | November 3, 2023 | Colorado Springs, CO | usaspending.gov |
| HQ051624P0001 | MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES | Department of Defense | Purchase Order | 516120 | AFN ITALY TRANSMITTER JANUARY THROUGH JUNE 2024 FOR DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY. | $17,758 | $17,758 | January 1, 2024 | June 30, 2024 | Fort George G Meade, MD | usaspending.gov |
| N0018924P0546 | COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC | Department of Defense | Purchase Order | 516120 | NEW CABLE REQUIREMENTS | $14,584 | $14,584 | September 20, 2024 | September 22, 2025 | Annapolis Junction, MD | usaspending.gov |
| N0024423P0063 | COX CALIFORNIA TELCOM, LLC | Department of Defense | Purchase Order | 516120 | CABLE TELEVISION (CATV) SERVICES | $10,523 | $16,427 | January 20, 2023 | January 19, 2027 | San Diego, CA | usaspending.gov |
| W519TC24P2523 | HIB TECHNICAL INSTALLATION SERVICES INC | Department of Defense | Purchase Order | 516120 | CONTRACT W519TC-24-P-2523 SUPPLIES BASIC CABLE SERVICES FOR 36 BOXES TO THE U.S. ARMY PUEBLO CHEMICAL DEPOT FOR ONE 12-MONTH BASE PERIOD AND | $9,368 | $9,368 | August 15, 2024 | April 14, 2026 | Pueblo, CO | usaspending.gov |
| N0040623P0081 | COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC | Department of Defense | Purchase Order | 516120 | CABLE TELEVISION SERVICES | $7,331 | $15,313 | December 1, 2022 | November 30, 2024 | Everett, WA | usaspending.gov |
| W911PT25P0094 | CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS OPERATING LLC | Department of Defense | Purchase Order | 516120 | CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE CABLE AND INTERNET SERVICES FOR THE WATERVLIET ARSENAL, NY 12189. | $7,110 | $7,110 | April 9, 2025 | March 31, 2027 | Watervliet, NY | usaspending.gov |
| W912L724P0004 | COMCAST OF NASHVILLE I, LLC | Department of Defense | Purchase Order | 516120 | CABLE TELEVISION NASHVILLE & SMYRNA TN - 26MAR24-25MAR25 | $7,042 | $7,042 | March 21, 2024 | March 24, 2025 | Nashville, TN | usaspending.gov |
| W912L726PA009 | COMCAST GOVERNMENT SERVICES LLC | Department of Defense | Purchase Order | 516120 | COMMERICAL BROADCAST TV NASHVILLE TN | $5,581 | $8,371 | March 26, 2026 | September 25, 2027 | Reston, VA | usaspending.gov |
| W911S824P0050 | COMCAST GOVERNMENT SERVICES LLC | Department of Defense | Purchase Order | 516120 | EQUIPMENT (MULTIPLE TV DIGITAL ADAPTER) | $5,449 | $5,449 | September 13, 2024 | September 27, 2025 | Tacoma, WA | usaspending.gov |
| FA251726FG015 | STANECKI, INC | Department of Defense | BPA Call | 516120 | SATELLITE TV SERVICE | $5,214 | $5,214 | October 1, 2025 | September 30, 2026 | West Bloomfield, MI | usaspending.gov |
| N4523A25P0040 | CMG MEDIA CORPORATION | Department of Defense | Purchase Order | 516120 | RECRUITMENT FAIR AUGUST 2024 KIRO 7 (UAC) | $5,000 | $5,000 | September 24, 2025 | October 17, 2025 | Bremerton, WA | usaspending.gov |
Public U.S. federal spending data (U.S. Department of the Treasury). Obligations are the contract actions dated in fiscal years 2024 to 2027 of the USAspending.gov award archive of 2026-10-06; a contract's total value is its current value as USAspending reports it, including earlier years. Recipients are matched on their SAM.gov UEI, never on the name, and are shown as the government prints them. Sole proprietorships and opted-out entities count in the totals and are not named. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.