USAC RFI: Supply Chain Risk Management Tool
ID: IT-24-169Type: Presolicitation
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSIONFEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSIONFCCWASHINGTON, DC, 20554, USA

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - IT MANAGEMENT TOOLS/PRODUCTS (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7F20)

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https://sam.gov/opp/e3ac06b68ecd4b54b81c32e545bb1075/view
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    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking information from U.S.-based companies to provide a Supply Chain Risk Management Tool through a Request for Information (RFI) posted by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC). The objective of this RFI is to gather insights and capabilities related to the development and implementation of a tool that will enhance supply chain risk management practices. This initiative is crucial for USAC, which administers the Universal Service Fund and its associated support mechanisms, ensuring effective oversight and management of telecommunications services across the nation. Interested parties must submit their responses by December 16, 2024, at 11:00 AM ET, and can direct inquiries to Avaneque Johnson at Avaneque.Johnson@usac.org or Noor Jalal at noor.jalal@usac.org.

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