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HQ051621C0009Network NEWS service subscription SVC — Cbs News Inc

Cbs News Inc holds $152K across 2 federal awards, concentrated at Department of Defense (DOD). The prior award was single-bid — competitive dynamics may favor a challenge. Set-aside status: NONE. PoP ended Aug 31, 2026 — the usual 12–18 month planning window is closed; recompete action looks late or overdue.

Hq Defense Media Activity
Awarding office
Cbs News Inc
Recipient
Aug 31, 2026
PoP end
$292K
Obligated
$357K
Potential
515120
NAICS
T099
PSC
NONE
Set-aside
1 bidders on last award

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Contract facts

NONE
Contract numberHQ051621C0009
Also listed asHQ0516-21-C-0009
AgencyHq Defense Media Activity
Awarding officeHq Defense Media Activity
Awarding agencyDepartment of Defense (DOD)
Funding agencyDepartment of Defense (DOD)
IncumbentCbs News Inc
CAGE31RS8
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NAICS515120

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PSCT099
Place of performanceFORT GEORGE G MEADE MD
Pricing typeFirm Fixed Price
Extent competedFull And Open Competition
Related solicitationHQ051621R0004
PoP startSep 1, 2021
PoP end (current)Aug 31, 2026
Obligated$292K
Current value$357K
Potential value$357K

NETWORK NEWS SERVICE SUBSCRIPTION SVC is a federal NONE award for Hq Defense Media Activity held by Cbs News Inc. Estimated value $357K ($292K obligated). Current period of performance ends Aug 31, 2026. Last award drew 1 bidder. Place of performance: FORT GEORGE G MEADE MD. Related solicitation HQ051621R0004.

Recompete timing

Public
Past PoP end (7 days ago)

Current PoP ended Aug 31, 2026 (7 days ago). The usual 12–18 month agency planning window is closed — recompete action looks late / overdue relative to a normal cycle. Watch for bridge orders, follow-ons, or a new solicitation.

Incumbent footprint

Public record

Cbs News Inc$152K obligated across 2 awards (firm-wide, all agencies).

Sole agency: Department of Defense (DOD)
Department of Defense (DOD)$152K · 100% of firm total

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Frequently asked questions

What is contract HQ051621C0009?

HQ051621C0009 (Network NEWS service subscription SVC) is a Hq Defense Media Activity award with a potential value of $357K, currently held by Cbs News Inc. Figures are USASpending-sourced public-record facts plus SCOUT recompete analysis.

What is HQ0516-21-C-0009?

HQ0516-21-C-0009 is the dashed form of PIID HQ051621C0009 (Network NEWS service subscription SVC), held by Cbs News Inc. Same award — SCOUT canonicalizes compact, dashed, and parent-child identifiers to one brief.

Which office awarded HQ051621C0009?

Hq Defense Media Activity awarded HQ051621C0009 to Cbs News Inc (potential $357K).

Who is the incumbent on HQ051621C0009?

Cbs News Inc is the incumbent with $152K across 2 related awards in SCOUT’s public footprint. The current period of performance ends Aug 31, 2026.

When does Cbs News Inc’s HQ051621C0009 come up for recompete?

SCOUT tracks a period-of-performance end of Aug 31, 2026. Actual solicitation timing can shift with extensions, bridges, or consolidations.

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