Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network (NPSBN) Investment, Oversight, Engagement, and Outreach Services

The Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is seeking comprehensive services for the Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network (NPSBN) Investment, Oversight, Engagement, and Outreach Services. The procurement aims to support the development and operation of a high-speed broadband network dedicated to public safety communications, addressing a key 9/11 Commission recommendation. Vendors must possess a GSA Schedule contract with SIN 541611 and will be evaluated through a best-value tradeoff process, with non-price factors significantly more important than price. Key evaluation elements include prior experience, oral presentations, and key personnel capabilities. Critical procurement dates include Phase I submissions due June 2, 2025, advisory down-select letters on June 22, 2025, Phase II submissions due July 6, 2025, and oral presentations scheduled for July 8-10, 2025.

This opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside with a maximum potential BPA ceiling of $60 million. The contract will span a base period from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026, with four potential option periods extending through August 31, 2030. The government intends to award a minimum of two Blanket Purchase Agreements against the Multiple Award Schedule, with NAICS code 541611 and a $24.5 million size standard. Primary performance locations will be in Reston, Virginia; Washington, D.C.; and Boulder, Colorado, with work permitted off-site in the United States and six U.S. territories. Labor categories include roles such as Administrative Assistants, Business Analysts, Data Scientists, Technical Writers, and various Subject Matter Experts, with hourly rates varying based on on-site and off-site work requirements.