Find Telecommunications RFPs in Texas
25 active opportunities· Updated daily
Active telecommunications opportunities in Texas right now come from agencies including U.S. Department Of Defense, BidNet Direct (TX) and City of Austin, among others. The nearest deadline is July 17, 2026. New solicitations are added daily — sign up to get the ones matched to your business scored and delivered automatically.
| Title | Agency | Due Date | Set-Aside | Est. Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data Center Network Infrastructure Services | GovDirections aggregator (Texas) | 2026-07-17 | — | — |
| Data Center Network Infrastructure Services | City of Dallas | 2026-07-17 | — | — |
| Statewide Video Sharing Solution (STVS) | Texas Department of Transportation - Professional Engineering | 2026-07-20 | HZC | $21.5M |
| Structured Cabling | Texas Univ Of Houston At Clear Lake | 2026-07-21 | — | $400K |
| DG11--Pacific Data Recompete | U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs | 2026-07-22 | — | $5.0M |
| Telecom Flight OTDRs | BidNet Direct (TX) | 2026-07-22 | — | — |
| Telecom Flight OTDRs | U.S. Department Of Defense | 2026-07-22 | Total Small Business | $100K |
| Texas Agency Network Wireless, Pagers, and Satellite Services, and Related Hard… | BidNet Direct (TX) | 2026-07-23 | — | — |
| [Pre-Solicitation] Texas Agency Network Wireless, Pagers, and Satellite Service… | Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) | 2026-07-23 | — | $21.5M |
| 17 CS SIPR Thin Client & Network Infrastructure Project, Goodfellow AFB, TX | U.S. Department Of Defense | 2026-07-23 | Total Small Business Set-Aside | $2.0M |
| Invitation for Catalog Discount Bid: Mobile Communication Equip/Supplies | Texas ESC Region 7 | 2026-07-28 | — | $15.0M |
| HHS0017595 Telecom Parts and Tools | State of Texas | 2026-08-03 | — | — |
| Telecom Parts and Tools | Texas Health & Human Services Commission | 2026-08-03 | — | $60K |
| Fiber Optic Cabling Installation Services | San Antonio Government | 2026-08-05 | — | — |
| METC Commercial Internet Services | U.S. Department Of Defense | 2026-08-07 | Total Small Business Set-Aside | $2.5M |
| Cat5e-DB Cable | City of Austin | 2099-12-31 | — | $200K |
| Inmate Telephone and Commissary Services | Galveston County | 2099-12-31 | — | — |
| Texas Agency Network Wireless, Pagers, and Satellite Services, and Related Hard… | Texas SmartBuy ESBD | TBD | — | — |
| SignalFire Wireless Telemetry Products | City of Austin | TBD | — | $500K |
| Wireless / Cellular Telecommunication Services | Texas SmartBuy ESBD | TBD | — | — |
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Tips for Winning Telecommunications Contracts in Texas
- ✓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 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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