Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric

Sol #273FCC26R0001Solicitation

General

Organization:
FCC
Department:
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
Next Response Deadline:
Apr 1, 2026(America/New_York)
Posted:
Mar 24, 2026
Modified:
Apr 17, 2026
Archive:
N/A

Classification

NAICS:
Other Computer Related Services(541519)
Product Service Code (PSC):
IT AND TELECOM - PLATFORM PRODUCTS: DATABASE, MAINFRAME, MIDDLEWARE (HW, PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE)(7H20)
Set-Aside:
N/A

Place of Performance

Washington District of Columbia, UNITED STATES - 20554

Point of Contact

James Batten(primary)

Description

AMENDMENT 2 Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 273FCC26A0001 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Purpose of Amendment: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) hereby issues Amendment 2 to RFP No. 273FCC26A0001. Description of Changes: The Instructions to Offerors and Evaluation Criteria have been updated. Revised language is included in the attached document (highlighted for reference). The SF1449 has been amended to reflect a new Step 1 submission for Business and Relevant Experience Proposal due date of April 1, 2026. All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged ----------------- Amendment I is hereby issued on February 17, 2026 to release an updated copy of Attachment II - Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric - Instructions to Offerors and Evaluation Criteria - AMENDMENT 1 and to release the FCC's responses to questions received on the attached document:  Attachment III - Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric - Questions and Answers - (FCC Responses) Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Request for Proposal (RFQP): Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric Solicitation Number: 273FCC26R0001 Requirement Overview The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requires a contractor to develop, update, and maintain a comprehensive dataset (“Fabric”) of all locations in the United States and its territories where fixed broadband internet access service can be or is installed. This dataset will support the FCC’s Broadband Data Collection program and related statutory mandates. Key objectives include: Creating and maintaining a geospatial dataset of residential, business, and multi-use structures (Broadband Serviceable Locations, or BSLs). Providing detailed information for each structure, such as unique identifiers, geographic coordinates, addresses, unit counts, and classification (residential/business/multi-use). Supporting FCC mapping, challenge processes, and federal broadband funding coordination. Delivering regular updates (at least every six months), quality assurance reports, and supporting challenge adjudication and technical assistance. Ensuring data usage rights that allow the FCC and other stakeholders to use, publish, and share the dataset as required by law. Providing project management, transition support, and technical coordination throughout the contract period. The contract includes a base year and four option years, with specific deliverables, reporting requirements, and compliance with federal data standards and privacy protections. Important Dates Questions Due: February 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET Step 1 Proposal Due (Business & Relevant Experience): March 4, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET Step 2 Proposal Deadlines: Provided in notification letters Submission Instructions Email Questions and Proposals To: James.Batten@fcc.gov EAC-Proposals@fcc.gov Subject Lines: “RFP Number 273FCC26R0001, Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric - Questions” “RFP Number 273FCC26R0001, Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric - Proposal” Attachments The following documents are included as attachments to this solicitation: Attachment I – Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric – PWS.pdf Attachment II – Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric – Instructions to Offerors and Evaluation Criteria.pdf Attachment III – Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric – Questions and Answers.xlsx Attachment IV – Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric – Pricing Sheet.xlsx Attachment V – Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric – 1449.pdf

AI Analysis

Scope

Broadband Data CollectionGeospatial DatasetData ManagementQuality AssuranceTechnical AssistanceProject Management
Ceiling Value: N/A
Pricing Model: unknown
Contract Structure: Base year and four option years

Timeline Details

Questions Due: February 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET
Period of Performance: Base year and four option years

Risk Factors

  • Compliance with federal data standards and privacy protections
  • Timely delivery of regular updates every six months
  • Challenge adjudication and technical coordination
  • Maintaining data accuracy and completeness
  • Potential changes in FCC requirements or statutory mandates

Attachments

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Files

  • Attachment II - Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric - Instructions to Offerors and Evaluation Criteria - AMENDMENT 2.pdf
  • Attachment V - Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric - 1449 Amendment 2.pdf
  • Attachment III - Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric - Questions and Answers - (FCC Responses).pdf
  • Attachment II - Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric - Instructions to Offerors and Evaluation Criteria - AMENDMENT 1.pdf
  • Attachment V - Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric - 1449.pdf
  • Attachment III - Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric - Questions and Answers.xlsx
  • Attachment IV - Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric - Pricing Sheet.xlsx
  • Attachment II - Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric - Instructions to Offerors and Evaluation Criteria.pdf
  • Attachment I - Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric - PWS.pdf

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