The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) is seeking a contractor for a no-cost, $0.00 contract to administer the .us Top-Level Domain (TLD). This procurement, not FAR-based but incorporating select FAR and CAR clauses, requires the contractor to manage the .us domain in the public interest, ensuring secure and stable operations, evolving policy, and advancing multistakeholder Internet governance. The contract includes a 9-month transition, a 27-month base period, and four 1-year option periods, totaling 7 years. Key requirements include extensive TLD operations experience, proactive DNS abuse mitigation, evidence-based reporting, addressing illegal content, and transparent appeal mechanisms. The contractor will accredit U.S.-registered registrars, ensure their compliance, and advocate for multistakeholder Internet governance. Proposals will undergo a two-phase evaluation, assessing demonstrated experience, proposed work statements, and fee structures. The chosen contractor must comply with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act for electronic documents and participate in a post-award conference. The government anticipates selecting the best-suited offeror without extensive negotiations.

This document, part of a federal government Request for Proposal (RFP) for US Top Level Domain (usTLD) Registry Management Services, presents a set of questions and answers related to the solicitation. Specifically, the first and only question provided points out an inconsistency in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) Paragraph 8.0, "Qualifications," which references an Appendix for position descriptions that is not included in the PWS. The question then requests that this Job Description Appendix be provided. This indicates a clarification sought by a potential bidder regarding the required qualifications for personnel involved in the usTLD Registry Management Services.

This document outlines the requirements for the administration of the United States country code Top Level Domain (usTLD) registry by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). The selected Contractor will manage and coordinate registry, registrar, database, and information services for the usTLD, ensuring secure, stable, and resilient DNS operations. Key responsibilities include implementing robust security and privacy practices, managing registrar accreditation and agreements, enforcing a United States Nexus Requirement for registrants, and actively preventing and mitigating DNS abuse. The Contractor must also support the unique "locality space" structure of the usTLD, maintain accurate registration data, and facilitate multistakeholder engagement in policy development. The contract has a total performance period of seven years and operates at no cost to the U.S. Government, with the Contractor generating revenue through fees. The document details specific baseline performance objectives, deliverables, and reporting requirements, including annual audits and a transition plan for a successor contractor.

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is seeking an Administrator for the United States country code Top Level Domain (usTLD) registry. This Requirements Document outlines the background, objectives, and scope of services, emphasizing the need for modernizing and enhancing usTLD services while advancing a multistakeholder approach to Internet governance. The Contractor will provide centralized management of registry, registrar, database, and information services, ensuring secure, stable, and resilient DNS operations. Key responsibilities include implementing a comprehensive risk management program, adhering to security and privacy practices (ISO 27001), managing registrar accreditation and compliance, enforcing a U.S. Nexus Requirement, and actively combating DNS abuse. The Contractor will also maintain usTLD registration data and a Delegated Manager Database, facilitate multistakeholder engagement in policy development, and address the revitalization of the kids.us domain. The contract is for a total of seven years and requires regular reporting and audits.