NTIA Broadband Grants Management Program

The Department of Commerce Enterprise Services is seeking quotes for the Broadband Grants Management Program. The purpose of this program is to provide federal assistance for broadband service development and expansion in response to Covid-19 relief efforts. The program includes three grant programs: the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program, the Broadband Infrastructure Program, and the Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program. The contractor will be responsible for program administration, application review process, communications and outreach, grants administration and post-award, technical assistance, and management support. The period of performance consists of an 18-month base period, three one-year option periods, and one 6-month period of performance.

The Department of Commerce intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Task Order in accordance with FAR Part 8.405 and Part 8.405-2. The task order will be awarded against GSA's Multiple Award Schedule (MAS), Category 541611-Management and Financial Consulting, Acquisition and Grants Management Support, and Business Program and Project Management Services. The proposals are due by May 12, 2021, at 2:00 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST). The place of performance for this contract is not specified.

The contractor will be evaluated based on their management approach and technical capabilities, personnel qualifications, organizational experience, past performance, and price proposal. The technical factor is more important than past performance, and when combined with past performance, they are approximately equal to price in terms of evaluation criteria. The contractor must demonstrate understanding of the objectives of the Statement of Work, ability to quickly scale up resources within 15-30 days of contract award, specific methods for completing each task, ability to address potential problem areas, and understanding of logistics and schedule. They must also have personnel with relevant experience in broadband deployment strategies, federal grants management, compliance with environmental rules, and project management.

Overall, this opportunity presents a significant contract for a contractor to support the Department of Commerce in the administration and management of broadband grants programs. The contractor will play a crucial role in program development, application review, communications and outreach, and grants administration. The contract offers a long-term period of performance and the potential for additional option periods.