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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
California
31 RFPs
New York
28 RFPs
Florida
17 RFPs
Texas
16 RFPs
Illinois
15 RFPs
Maryland
13 RFPs
Virginia
12 RFPs
Massachusetts
11 RFPs
Colorado
10 RFPs
Arizona
7 RFPs
North Carolina
6 RFPs
Washington DC
6 RFPs
South Carolina
6 RFPs
Ohio
5 RFPs
Georgia
5 RFPs
Kansas
4 RFPs
Connecticut
4 RFPs
New Jersey
4 RFPs
Pennsylvania
4 RFPs
Alaska
4 RFPs
Washington
3 RFPs
Alabama
3 RFPs
Iowa
3 RFPs
Rhode Island
3 RFPs
New Mexico
3 RFPs
Mississippi
3 RFPs
Michigan
2 RFPs
Wisconsin
2 RFPs
Missouri
2 RFPs
Montana
2 RFPs
Hawaii
2 RFPs
Delaware
1 RFPs
Oregon
1 RFPs
New Hampshire
1 RFPs
Minnesota
1 RFPs
West Virginia
1 RFPs
Kentucky
1 RFPs
Utah
1 RFPs
Louisiana
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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