Awarded ContractJustification

ACP Consumer Education Outreach Program - Phase 2 Follow On

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 273FCC23F0032
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Set-Aside
Full & Open
Notice Type
Justification

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking a contractor to support the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) through the ACP Consumer Education Outreach Program - Phase 2 Follow On. The primary objective is to provide services that will assist in educating eligible low-income households about enrolling in the ACP, which aims to ensure access to affordable broadband services necessary for work, education, healthcare, and civic engagement. This initiative is part of a broader effort to bridge the digital divide, a critical priority for both Congress and the FCC, following the allocation of $14.2 billion under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Interested parties can reach out to James Batten at James.Batten@fcc.gov or Sunny Diemert at Sunny.Diemert@fcc.gov for further details.

Classification Codes

PSC Code
R708
SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: PUBLIC RELATIONS

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
ACP Public Relations - Justification for LSJ 01232023 final.pdf
PDF423 KB8/5/2025
AI Summary
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued a Limited Sources Justification to contract Porter Novelli Public Services, Inc. for Consumer Education and Outreach Support Services aimed at enhancing awareness of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). This contract, estimated at $15.15 million over two years, is deemed urgent due to congressional mandates and the need to promptly engage eligible low-income households to bridge the digital divide. The justification emphasizes the contractor's unique qualifications and prior performance while outlining risks associated with delayed consumer education outreach.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedFeb 1, 2023
awardAwardFeb 1, 2023

Agency Information

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Point of Contact

Name
James Batten

Place of Performance

Washington, DC
ZIP: 20554

Official Sources