Description
Request for Proposal Deadline Extended to November 1, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. (AKST)
The Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) is looking for an Information and Technology company to provide IT support and services related to AFN’s Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP) grant awarded by the U.S. National Telecommunications and Information Administration in 2022. On October 11, 2024, AFN issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) outlining the services sought by AFN. Today, AFN issued an amendment to its RFP (1) extending the proposal submission deadline to November 1, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. (AKST) and (2) amending the selection date of the successful bidder.
AFN was awarded a $35.1 million TBCP adoption and use grant on behalf of its 73 consortium members for the following key IT deliverables:
- Needs Assessment
- Bundled Computer Packages
- Monthly Internet Subsidy
- Circuit Riders (for setup and maintenance)
- IT Training and
- IT Train-the-Trainer Program
- Help Desk Support
- Telehealth Equipment
The successful IT Company will assist and support AFN with several of the deliverables, such as the development and distribution of a Needs Assessment, procurement and delivery of bundled computer packages, development of databases for tracking and compliance, hiring and managing of Circuit Riders, IT Training courses and development of IT Training library, development and management of an IT Train-the-Trainer Program, and Help Desk support.
IT companies interested in learning more about AFN’s RFP, the proposed scope of work, required qualifications and how to submit a proposal should review the Request for Proposal issued on October 11, 2024, and Amendment 1 issued on October 18, 2024. Native and Veteran-owned businesses are strongly encouraged to apply.
Questions about AFN’s RFP should be emailed to Nicole Borromeo ([email protected]) and Sara Peterson ([email protected]).