E-Rate Eligibility & Funding Compliance Support

The contract seeks consulting services to ensure that procured products and services align with the Federal Communications Commission and Universal Service Administrative Company E-Rate program requirements for Category One and Category Two funding eligibility. The work involves providing expert guidance to confirm that all acquisitions comply with federal guidelines governing eligible equipment, services, and expenditures under the E-Rate program, with a focus on maintaining proper documentation and adherence to program rules to secure and sustain funding. The consultant will be responsible for reviewing procurement processes, assessing vendor offerings, and advising on compliance to avoid disqualifications or audit findings. This subcontract is issued under the NAICS code 541611 for management consulting services and is posted by the Kentucky office of the Department of Education. The solicitation was published on July 13, 2026, with responses due by August 14, 2026. Performance will occur at an unspecified location identified as “Other,” indicating flexibility or multiple potential sites across Kentucky. The contract is not subject to a specific set-aside designation, and while no point of contact is listed, interested parties may access further details through the provided Kentucky state portal. The engagement is critical to enabling eligible institutions to confidently obtain federal funding for telecommunications and internet infrastructure.