ACP Consumer Education Outreach Program - Phase 2 Follow On
ID: 273FCC23F0032Type: Justification
AwardedFeb 1, 2023
Award #:273FCC23F0032
Overview

Buyer

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSIONFEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSIONFEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSIONDALLAS, TX, 75243, USA

PSC

SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: PUBLIC RELATIONS (R708)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e8209c347c5f4affa871997cca809618/view
Timeline
    Description

    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.

    Point(s) of Contact
    James Batten
    James.Batten@fcc.gov
    Sunny Diemert
    Sunny.Diemert@fcc.gov
    Files
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    ACP Public Relations - Justification for LSJ 01232023 final.pdf
    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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