USAC RFQ: Socrata Licenses and Support Renewal

SOL #: IT-26-056Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

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

Place of Performance

Washington, DC

NAICS

Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers (423430)

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
May 28, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Jun 22, 2026, 3:00 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), an FCC-appointed not-for-profit administrator, is seeking quotes for the renewal of Socrata Licenses and Support. This Request for Quotes (RFQ) is issued as a combined synopsis/solicitation under FAR Part 13. Quotes are due by June 22, 2026, at 11:00 PM ET. It is important to note that this is not a procurement by a federal agency, and any resulting contract will not be a subcontract under a federal prime contract to USAC.

Scope of Work

USAC requires the purchase and renewal of Socrata Licenses and associated support services. This requirement falls under Product Service Code 7F20, which encompasses hardware and software products supporting IT management services, including enterprise architecture, financial management, and strategic planning. The Socrata platform is essential for USAC's administrative functions related to the Universal Service Fund (USF) and its support mechanisms (High Cost, Lifeline, Rural Health Care, and Schools & Libraries).

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Request for Quotes (RFQ) / Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (FAR Part 13)
  • Solicitation Number: IT-26-056
  • Set-Aside: None
  • Response Due: June 22, 2026, 11:00 PM ET
  • Published: May 28, 2026
  • Place of Performance: Washington, DC 20005, United States

Additional Information

The full RFQ, which describes the products/services requested and provides instructions on how to respond, is available electronically on USAC's website at http://www.usac.org/about/procurement. All communications regarding this opportunity must be directed through USAC's Contracting Office. USAC performs billing, collection, and disbursement functions for the USF and its support mechanisms, subject to FCC oversight.

People

Points of Contact

Dania PowersPRIMARY
Dania.Powers@usac.org
2024142734
Noor JalalSECONDARY
noor.jalal@usac.org
2027760200

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Posted: May 28, 2026
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