USAC RFP: Penetration Testing as a Service

Closed Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
IT-26-027
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
Washington, District of Columbia 20005, United States
Points of contact

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), through the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC), is soliciting proposals for Penetration Testing as a Service under RFP number IT-26-027. USAC, a not-for-profit Delaware corporation appointed by the FCC to administer the Universal Service Fund and related support mechanisms, seeks to acquire cybersecurity testing services as part of its administrative operations. Proposals must be submitted electronically no later than March 30, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET through USAC's website at http://www.usac.org/about/procurement. This is a combined synopsis and solicitation issued in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 13, and this announcement constitutes the only solicitation; no separate written solicitation will be issued. All communications regarding this opportunity must be directed to USAC's Contracting Office, and no further notifications will be issued by the FCC. The solicitation was posted on March 4, 2026, allowing a 26-day response period for potential contractors to prepare and submit their proposals.

This opportunity carries no set-aside designations, meaning all eligible contractors may compete for the award. The notice does not identify any incumbent contractors or specify an award value or budget range for the engagement. The scope of services, specific performance timelines, and detailed numerical requirements are contained within the full RFP documentation available on USAC's procurement website. The place of performance is identified as Washington, DC 20005, USA. This procurement falls under NAICS code 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services) and PSC code R499 (Support—Professional: Other), indicating the specialized nature of the cybersecurity services being sought. Interested contractors should access the complete RFP immediately to review all technical requirements, evaluation criteria, and submission instructions prior to the March 30, 2026 deadline.

Notice text

At the request of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Office of Managing Director (OMD), and to ensure wide exposure of the Universal Service Administrative Company's (USAC) solicitations, the FCC is alerting the public that USAC has posted this solicitation on its website.  The purpose of this Request for Proposal (“RFP”) is to acquire Penetration Testing as a Service. This Request for Proposals (RFP) describes the services being requested and provides instructions on how to respond. Proposals are due no later than March 30, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET.

This Request for Proposals (RFP) describes the services being requested and provides instructions on how to respond. Further details provided herein. Proposals shall be submitted no later than March 30, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET. The RFP is available electronically at http://www.usac.org/about/procurement.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation issued in accordance with Part 13 of Title 48 of the Code of Federal Regulations (known as the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)). This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; no separate written solicitation will be issued. The solicitation number is IT-26-027. Proposals are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. No additional notification will be issued by the FCC. ALL COMMUNICATIONS IN REFERENCE TO THESE OPPORTUNITIES SHALL BE THROUGH USAC'S Contracting Office. The RFP describes the services requested and provides instructions on how to respond. BACKGROUND: USAC is a not-for-profit Delaware corporation. The FCC has appointed USAC as the permanent administrator of the Universal Service Fund (USF) and the universal service support mechanisms (Support Mechanisms): High Cost (HC), Lifeline (LI), Rural Health Care (RHC) and Schools & Libraries (SL) as set forth in Title 47, Part 54, Section 701 of the Code of Federal Regulations. As part of its administrative function, USAC performs, subject to FCC oversight, the billing, collection, and disbursement functions associated with the USF and the Support Mechanisms. Additional information concerning USAC and its administration of the USF and Support Mechanisms can be obtained from USAC's website located at: www.usac.org.

The purpose of this Request for Proposal (“RFP”) is to acquire Penetration Testing as a Service.  This Request for Proposals (RFP) describes the services being requested and provides instructions on how to respond. Proposals are due no later than March 30, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET.  The RFP is available electronically at http://www.usac.org/about/procurement.

THIS IS NOT A PROCUREMENT BY A FEDERAL AGENCY, GOVERNMENT CORPORATION, GOVERNMENT CONTROLLED CORPORATION OR OTHER ESTABLISHMENT IN THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH OF THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT. THE CONTRACT AWARDED AS A RESULT OF THIS RFP WILL NOT BE A SUBCONTRACT UNDER A FEDERAL PRIME CONTRACT TO USAC.

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