Reservation Telephone Cooperative

Reservation Telephone Cooperative is a for-profit organization that has been registered to receive federal awards since May 2, 2001. The company primarily provides telecommunications services to federal agencies, with a focus on telephone and fax services for government facilities. Reservation Telephone Cooperative has demonstrated its ability to secure both federal contracts and grants, indicating its versatility in supporting government initiatives through various funding mechanisms.

In terms of federal contracts, Reservation Telephone Cooperative has consistently provided telephone and fax services to the Bureau of Indian Affairs' Fort Berthold Agency in New Town, North Dakota. These contracts, awarded by the Department of the Interior's Great Plains Region, have been issued annually as purchase orders without set-aside designations. The contract values have ranged from approximately $9,750 to $17,000 per year, covering periods typically lasting through the end of each calendar year. Additionally, the company has contracted with the Air Force's Air Combat Command to lease tower space for land mobile radios, demonstrating its capability to support defense-related communications infrastructure. This five-year contract, awarded in August 2020, has a ceiling value of $40,680.

Reservation Telephone Cooperative has also been awarded significant federal grants through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service. These grants, part of the Distance Learning and Telemedicine Loans and Grants program (CFDA 10.855), aim to enhance broadband infrastructure and connectivity in rural areas. In March 2023, the company received a $1,051,599 grant to support telemedicine and distance learning services in Parshall, North Dakota, with a project completion date of March 2025. A larger grant of $18.5 million was awarded in July 2022 for similar purposes, set to conclude in July 2024. Additionally, the cooperative received a pilot broadband grant in August 2020, further highlighting its role in expanding telecommunications access in rural communities. Reservation Telephone Cooperative has also participated as a subrecipient in a broader initiative to improve middle mile fiber infrastructure across North Dakota, working alongside prime grantee DCN, LLC and other partners to enhance network redundancy, resiliency, and capacity for anchor institutions providing critical services to North Dakota citizens.