Spectrum Valuation
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The United States Department of Commerce (DOC) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for Spectrum Valuation services. This RFI is for market research purposes to identify industry capabilities in formulating spectrum models and establishing the value of spectrum used by Federal entities. The information will inform a potential future solicitation for services to produce biennial reports on spectrum value, with the last report due by June 30, 2034. Responses are due April 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Purpose & Scope
This RFI seeks to gather information from industry regarding their expertise in spectrum valuation. The primary goal is to support the development of a future solicitation for services that will establish the value of spectrum used by Federal entities. The valuation must cover frequency bands in increments of no more than 100 megahertz, leading to biennial reports.
Information Requested
Respondents should provide details on:
- Experience with valuing spectrum for both commercial and public-sector use.
- Approaches to public-sector spectrum valuation, including key factors and consideration of non-economic societal benefits.
- How proposed approaches account for regulatory constraints, radio signal propagation, and frequency allocations.
- Data requirements for valuation tasks and anticipated challenges in data acquisition.
- Capabilities in developing models for public-sector spectrum value, considering taxpayer investments, federal system missions, and intangible benefits.
- Familiarity with Federal Spectrum Usage, including spectrum-dependent systems and their uses by various government agencies.
Submission Details
- Responses must be emailed with the subject line: "(Insert Respondent Name) Response to NTIA Office of Spectrum Management Spectrum Valuation RFI".
- Proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should not be included.
- Response Due: April 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Set-Aside: Not applicable; this is for market research only.
- Published: April 1, 2026.
Additional Notes
This RFI does not constitute a formal solicitation (RFQ/RFP), and no award will be made as a result. Participation is voluntary, and the government will not reimburse any costs incurred by responders. The government is considering innovative acquisition strategies for a potential future solicitation, which may include phased evaluation, advisory down-select, and oral presentations.