US Top Level Domain (usTLD) Registry Management Services

The Department of Commerce Office of the Secretary seeks an Administrator for the United States country code Top Level Domain (.usTLD) to provide centralized management and coordination of registry, registrar, database, and information services. The contractor must maintain a secure, stable, and resilient Domain Name System while implementing comprehensive cybersecurity measures, managing domain registration policies, and supporting a multistakeholder approach to internet governance. Key objectives include DNS abuse mitigation, registration data accuracy and privacy protocols, support for internationalized domain names, and strict enforcement of United States nexus requirements for registrations. Evaluation will be based on three factors: Demonstrated Experience & Approach, Work Statement Submissions, and Fee Structure, with the first two factors weighted more heavily than fee considerations. The industry comment period closes on January 8, 2026, with a two-phase proposal submission timeline requiring Phase 1 submissions in February 2026 and Phase 2 submissions in March 2026, followed by an anticipated award in April 2026.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation and is a no-cost contract valued at $0.00 to the government, with the contractor expected to generate sufficient revenue through domain registrations to cover all operational expenses. The current incumbent contractor is Registry Services LLC. The total contract performance period spans seven years, consisting of a nine-month transition period, a 36-month base period, and four one-year option periods. The contractor must be a United States entity and must operate under a fee structure subject to government approval to ensure fees are fair, reasonable, and in the public interest. Questions and feedback should be submitted using the attached questions and answers sheet, referencing the solicitation number 1331L526R13350002-0001 in the subject line and addressing both Jacqueline Brown and Blen Gabriel.