US Top Level Domain (usTLD) Registry Management Services
ID: 1331L526R13350002-0001Type: Presolicitation
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Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFOFFICE OF THE SECRETARYDEPT OF COMMERCE SSPOWASHINGTON, DC, 20230, USA

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/993f69de29d04bf59ff72324e6369729/view
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    Description

    The Department of Commerce is seeking an Administrator for the United States country code Top Level Domain (usTLD) registry management services. The selected contractor will be responsible for providing baseline services, modernizing usTLD operations, and ensuring secure and reliable management of the .us domain, while adhering to strict security, privacy, and reporting standards. This opportunity is critical for maintaining the integrity of the U.S. Internet governance framework and combating DNS abuse, with a contract performance period of seven years, including a 9-month transition and a 27-month base period followed by four 1-year options. Interested parties should direct inquiries to Jacqueline Brown and Blen Gabriel by January 8, 2026, and must ensure they are registered in SAM to participate in the procurement process.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jacqueline Brown
    (202) 316-2730
    jbrown4@doc.gov
    Blen Gabriel
    (202) 705-6905
    bgabriel@doc.gov
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    1331L526R13350002 Draft FE.pdf
    This document outlines a no-cost contract RFP from the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) for a usTLD administrator. The contract includes a 9-month transition, a 27-month base period, and four 1-year option periods, totaling 7 years. The selected contractor will not receive government funding but can charge approved, fair, and reasonable fees to third parties. Key responsibilities include ensuring the secure, stable, and reliable operation of the .us domain, developing policy, and participating in multistakeholder Internet governance. Proposals will be evaluated in two phases: Phase 1 on demonstrated experience and approach, and Phase 2 on work statement submissions, oral briefings, and a fee structure with cost narrative. The evaluation prioritizes technical factors over cost, with a focus on compliance, DNS abuse mitigation, transparency, and Section 508 accessibility for electronic documents. Offerors must be actively registered in SAM and adhere to strict submission guidelines.
    1331L526R13350002-0001 _ Questions and Answers doc.xlsx
    The document, identified as 1331L526R13350002-0001 .usTLD, pertains to Questions & Answers for the US Top Level Domain (usTLD) Registry Management Services. The core issue raised is the absence of an Appendix containing Job Descriptions, which is referenced in Performance Work Statement (PWS) Paragraph 8.0,
    usTLD Requirements Document (PWS) clean.pdf
    The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) seeks an Administrator for the United States country code Top Level Domain (usTLD) registry. This Request for Proposal outlines requirements for managing the usTLD, including background, objectives, and scope of services. The Administrator will provide baseline services, modernize usTLD operations, and advance a multistakeholder approach to Internet governance. Key responsibilities include ensuring secure and reliable usTLD operations, managing registrar accreditation, implementing a U.S. Nexus Requirement, combating DNS abuse, and protecting intellectual property. The Contractor must be a U.S. entity, operate at no cost to the government (generating revenue through fees), and adhere to strict security, privacy, and reporting standards. The contract has a 7-year performance period, with government ownership of all usTLD data.
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