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About Telecommunications Government Procurement
Government telecommunications procurement covers phone systems, broadband infrastructure, fiber networks, 911/E-911 systems, and public safety communications (FirstNet). The federal Universal Service Fund (E-Rate for schools and libraries) and FirstNet (First Responder Network Authority) are two of the largest programs driving government telecom spending.
Key Agencies
- • General Services Administration (GSA): EIS contract
- • FirstNet Authority / AT&T (public safety broadband)
- • Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC): E-Rate
- • Department of Defense (DISA)
- • State 911 boards and public safety commissions
Tips for Vendors
- • GSA's Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) contract is the primary vehicle for federal telecom: a 15-year, multi-award IDIQ that replaced Networx and covers voice, data, video, and managed services across all agencies. The window for new EIS primes has closed, so subcontracting with an EIS prime is the path for smaller firms.
- • E-Rate (Universal Service Fund) provides $4+ billion annually for school and library broadband. E-Rate applications follow USAC's competitive bidding process: monitor the USAC portal for Form 470 postings.
- • FirstNet is building a nationwide public safety broadband network. Subcontracting opportunities through AT&T (the FirstNet builder) are available for tower construction, fiber deployment, and network equipment installation.
Telecommunications RFPs by State
Texas
70 RFPs
California
66 RFPs
Illinois
49 RFPs
Michigan
38 RFPs
New York
36 RFPs
Virginia
32 RFPs
Washington
30 RFPs
Wisconsin
30 RFPs
Federal
28 RFPs
Indiana
26 RFPs
North Carolina
23 RFPs
Florida
22 RFPs
Arizona
21 RFPs
Colorado
21 RFPs
Massachusetts
20 RFPs
New Jersey
19 RFPs
Ohio
18 RFPs
Georgia
18 RFPs
Oklahoma
17 RFPs
Maryland
17 RFPs
Pennsylvania
15 RFPs
Missouri
13 RFPs
Iowa
11 RFPs
Oregon
11 RFPs
South Carolina
10 RFPs
Kansas
10 RFPs
Louisiana
9 RFPs
Alaska
8 RFPs
Alabama
7 RFPs
Nevada
7 RFPs
West Virginia
7 RFPs
Kentucky
5 RFPs
Hawaii
5 RFPs
Nebraska
4 RFPs
Idaho
3 RFPs
Wyoming
3 RFPs
Tennessee
2 RFPs
Washington DC
2 RFPs
Mississippi
2 RFPs
Montana
2 RFPs
Connecticut
2 RFPs
Maine
2 RFPs
Delaware
1 RFPs
Utah
1 RFPs
Minnesota
1 RFPs
New Mexico
1 RFPs
South Dakota
1 RFPs
New Hampshire
1 RFPs
Rhode Island
1 RFPs
Telecommunications RFP FAQ
What is the GSA EIS contract and how do I participate?
Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) is GSA's $50 billion, 15-year government-wide contract for telecommunications and IT infrastructure services. It covers voice, data, video, managed network, and cloud services. There are currently about 10 prime contractors on EIS. New vendors can participate by subcontracting with EIS primes or bidding on agency-specific task orders that allow outside competition.
How does E-Rate funding create telecom opportunities?
E-Rate provides annual discounts of 20-90% on eligible telecommunications and internet services for schools and libraries. Schools post Form 470 (Request for Services) on the USAC portal, then vendors respond with bids. Eligible services include broadband, Wi-Fi equipment, fiber construction, and managed network services. The program distributes over $4 billion annually.
What is FirstNet and how can vendors participate?
FirstNet is a federally mandated nationwide broadband network for first responders, managed by the First Responder Network Authority and built by AT&T. Vendors participate primarily by subcontracting with AT&T for cell tower construction, fiber deployment, equipment installation, and network maintenance. The network covers all 50 states and territories.
What certifications help win government telecom contracts?
Key certifications include FCC licensing for spectrum-related work, manufacturer certifications (Cisco, Juniper, etc.) for network equipment, BICSI certification for structured cabling, and security clearances for DOD/intelligence community telecom work. For E-Rate, USAC requires vendors to have a Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN).
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