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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: Unrestricted. 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
Unrestricted
Set-aside
1 bidders on last award

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Contract facts

Unrestricted
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
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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 Unrestricted 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 (27 days ago)

Current PoP ended Aug 31, 2026 (27 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.

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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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