USAC RFP: Redundant Telecom Services & VOIP

SOL #: IT-26-014Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Federal Communications Commission
Federal Communications Commission
FCC
WASHINGTON, DC, 20554, United States

Place of Performance

Washington, DC

NAICS

All Other Telecommunications (517810)

PSC

Hardware And Software Products Supporting It Management Services. Includes Enterprise Architecture (Ea), Financial Management, And Strategic Planning. Ea Includes Services Supporting Business, Information, Application And Technical Architecture To Drive Standardization, Integration And Efficiency Among Business Technology Solutions. Financial Management Includes Services Involved In The Planning, Budgeting, Spend Management And Chargeback Of It Expenditures And The Costing Of It Products And Services. It Management And Strategic Planning Include Senior Professional And Administrative Support Services Facilitating Centralized It Strategy And Planning. (7F20)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

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Posted
Jan 28, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Mar 2, 2026, 4:00 PM

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 Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC), at the request of the FCC, has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Redundant Telecom Services & VOIP. This opportunity seeks professional services to support USAC's administrative functions for the Universal Service Fund (USF). Proposals are due no later than March 2, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET.

Scope of Work

USAC is seeking professional services for Redundant Telecom Services and Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP). The RFP describes the specific services required and provides detailed instructions for responding.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Request for Proposal (RFP), Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (IT-26-014)
  • Set-Aside: None specified
  • Response Due: March 2, 2026, 11:00 AM ET
  • Published: January 28, 2026
  • Availability: The RFP is available electronically at http://www.usac.org/about/procurement.
  • Place of Performance: Washington, DC 20005, United States

Additional Notes

This is not a procurement by a federal agency. USAC is a not-for-profit Delaware corporation appointed by the FCC to administer the Universal Service Fund (USF) and its support mechanisms (High Cost, Lifeline, Rural Health Care, and Schools & Libraries). All communications regarding this opportunity must be directed to USAC's Contracting Office. The contract awarded will not be a subcontract under a federal prime contract to USAC.

Contact Information

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Noor JalalSECONDARY

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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Posted: Jan 28, 2026
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