USAC RFP: Lifeline Program’s National Verifier (NV) O&M Support
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is facilitating a solicitation by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) to obtain Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Support Services for the Lifeline Program’s National Verifier (NV), a critical system used to verify eligibility for Lifeline assistance. This combined synopsis and solicitation, issued under Part 13 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations with solicitation number IT-26-113, does not constitute a federal agency procurement, nor will any resulting contract be a subcontract under a federal prime contract. Proposals must be submitted by August 31, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET, and all communications must be directed through USAC’s Contracting Office, with the RFP available exclusively on USAC’s procurement website. The National Verifier supports the administration of the Lifeline program, one of the Universal Service Fund’s key mechanisms managed by USAC under FCC oversight, ensuring low-income Americans have access to affordable communication services. USAC, a nonprofit corporation appointed by the FCC to administer the Universal Service Fund, handles billing, collection, and disbursement functions across multiple support mechanisms including Lifeline, High Cost, Rural Health Care, and Schools and Libraries. This RFP seeks qualified vendors to provide ongoing technical support to ensure the National Verifier operates reliably and efficiently. The North American Industry Classification System code 541990 applies, and the work is expected to be performed in Washington, D.C. Primary and secondary points of contact for inquiries are provided via email and phone, with all information centralized through the USAC procurement portal. No further notices or written solicitations will be issued, and interested parties are advised to review the full solicitation details on the USAC website to ensure compliance with submission requirements.
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At the request of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Office of Managing Director (OMD), and to ensure wide exposure of the Universal Service Administrative Company's (USAC) solicitations, the FCC is alerting the public that USAC has posted this solicitation on its website. The purpose of this Request for Proposal (“RFP”) is to acquire O&M Support Services for USAC's Lifeline Program’s National Verifier (NV). This Request for Proposals (RFP) describes the services being requested and provides instructions on how to respond. Proposals are due no later than August 31, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET.
This Request for Proposals (RFP) describes the services being requested and provides instructions on how to respond. Further details provided herein. Proposals shall be submitted no later than August 31, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET. The RFP is available electronically at http://www.usac.org/about/procurement.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation issued in accordance with Part 13 of Title 48 of the Code of Federal Regulations (known as the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)). This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; no separate written solicitation will be issued. The solicitation number is IT-26-113. Proposals are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. No additional notification will be issued by the FCC. ALL COMMUNICATIONS IN REFERENCE TO THESE OPPORTUNITIES SHALL BE THROUGH USAC'S Contracting Office. The RFP describes the services requested and provides instructions on how to respond. BACKGROUND: USAC is a not-for-profit Delaware corporation. The FCC has appointed USAC as the permanent administrator of the Universal Service Fund (USF) and the universal service support mechanisms (Support Mechanisms): High Cost (HC), Lifeline (LI), Rural Health Care (RHC) and Schools & Libraries (SL) as set forth in Title 47, Part 54, Section 701 of the Code of Federal Regulations. As part of its administrative function, USAC performs, subject to FCC oversight, the billing, collection, and disbursement functions associated with the USF and the Support Mechanisms. Additional information concerning USAC and its administration of the USF and Support Mechanisms can be obtained from USAC's website located at: www.usac.org.
The purpose of this Request for Proposal (“RFP”) is to acquire O&M Services for USAC's Lifeline Program’s National Verifier (NV). This Request for Proposals (RFP) describes the services being requested and provides instructions on how to respond. Proposals are due no later than August 31, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET. The RFP is available electronically at http://www.usac.org/about/procurement.
THIS IS NOT A PROCUREMENT BY A FEDERAL AGENCY, GOVERNMENT CORPORATION, GOVERNMENT CONTROLLED CORPORATION OR OTHER ESTABLISHMENT IN THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH OF THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT. THE CONTRACT AWARDED AS A RESULT OF THIS RFP WILL NOT BE A SUBCONTRACT UNDER A FEDERAL PRIME CONTRACT TO USAC.
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