Matanuska Telecom Association Inc.
Palmer, AK Doing business as M T A
- UEI
- ZHLJABTJWRL1
- CAGE
- 0B598
- Primary NAICS
- 517111 Wired Telecommunications Carriers
- SAM.gov registration
- Active through
Company facts
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
- Other NAICS codes in SAM.gov
- Corporate family
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- Fairbanks, AK GFF1U4CNNGJ9
- MTA Communications, LLC · Palmer, AK G218TS5KEAL8
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- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 1740 S Chugach St, Palmer, AK 99645, USA
- Website
- mtasolutions.com
- Founded
- 1953
- Employees
- 51-250
- Estimated annual revenue
- $10M-$50M
- Industry
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- Telecommunication Services
- Diversified Telecommunication Services
- Integrated Telecommunication Services
- SIC code
- 73 Business Services
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $0 |
| FY2026 | $35,000 |
| FY2025 | $54,313 |
| FY2024 | $64,048 |
| FY2023 | $47,539 |
Top agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of the Interior | $35,000 |
Contract awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dena-MTA phone & internet services | Alaska Region (NPS) | $145,400 | |
| MTA denali telephone and internet service | Alaska Region (NPS) | $4,255 | |
| MTA phone and internet services | Alaska Region (NPS) | $249,157 | |
| CLR038 MTA internet NOV 18 - SEP 19 | ENDIST Alaska (USACE) | $4,784 | |
| All f pdcs for IQO carr maqz after estimated POP QT 1 & 2 FY13 | Defense Information Systems Agency | $36,063 |
Latest 5 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Grant awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot broadband grant | Rural Utilities Service | $16,956,357 | |
| Reconnect 100% grant infrastructure investments and jobs act | Rural Utilities Service | $12,620,357 | |
| Pilot broadband 100% grant- RBS redg sub account SEC. 762- grant | Rural Utilities Service | $1,287,503 | |
| Community connect grant | Rural Utilities Service | $2,203,767 |
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About the company
Matanuska Telecom Association Inc. (M T A) is a for-profit telecommunications company registered in SAM.gov since 2001, specializing in providing telecommunications and internet services primarily in rural Alaska. As a parent corporate entity, the organization has demonstrated significant capability in securing federal contracts and grants, with a strategic focus on delivering communication infrastructure solutions to government agencies. The company operates through its primary business and subsidiaries, including Alasconnect, LLC, which extends its service capabilities across different segments of the telecommunications and information technology sectors.
M T A has secured multiple federal contract awards from civilian agencies, predominantly focusing on telecommunications and IT support services. The company has been awarded contracts with the U.S. National Park Service's Alaska Region, providing telephone and internet services at Denali National Park and Preserve, with contract values ranging from $25,800 to $220,800. Additionally, through its subsidiary Alasconnect, LLC, M T A has obtained IT support services contracts with the Denali Commission, including a $1,853,053.06 firm-fixed-price contract set aside for small businesses. Other federal contract awards include internet connectivity services for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, demonstrating the company's versatility in delivering communication and technical support across various government agencies. These contracts were not consistently set aside for specific business types, indicating M T A's competitive positioning in open federal procurement markets.
In the realm of federal grant awards, M T A has been a significant recipient of funding from the Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service, particularly through the Rural eConnectivity Pilot Program (ReConnect). The most notable grant is a $12,620,357 award aimed at expanding broadband service in rural Palmer, Alaska. This grant supports infrastructure investments and job creation related to broadband connectivity, aligning with the federal government's objectives of improving telecommunications access in underserved rural regions. The two-year grant, running from May 17, 2023 to May 17, 2025, underscores M T A's commitment to enhancing digital infrastructure in rural Alaska and its ability to secure substantial federal funding for critical telecommunications projects.
SBA capabilities narrative
In 1953, MTA was founded as a cooperative of local telephone companies and has grown into the largest co-op in Alaska. Today, MTA supports the future of Alaska with AlCan ONE, the state's only all-terrestrial fiber route to the contiguous U.S. The network provides diverse cloud and internet connection to four different Tier 1 regions, with 20-30% faster speeds and only approximately 75 milliseconds of round-trip latency. These diverse fiber route options, in multiple regions and points of presence (PoPs), are unmatched in the state.
Quick answers
Is Matanuska Telecom Association Inc. registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Matanuska Telecom Association Inc.'s SAM.gov registration is active through September 23, 2027.
How much has Matanuska Telecom Association Inc. received in federal contracts?
Federal contracts obligated $54,313 to Matanuska Telecom Association Inc. in fiscal year 2025 and $200,900 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
What is Matanuska Telecom Association Inc.'s most recent federal award?
Matanuska Telecom Association Inc.'s most recent federal grant award is Pilot broadband grant (CLSS00000088635), from Rural Utilities Service, on December 2, 2024.
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