What the buyer needs
AI summaryNew England Telehealth Consortium (NETC) requires internet services and private network solutions for The Health Center located in Bangor, Maine. The requested scope includes any-to-any site connectivity over a common network platform, integrated QoS/CoS capability supporting at least three queues, support for IPv4 and IPv6 with static IP addresses, and fiber or equivalent path routes. Bidders must be US-based organizations and show proof of General Liability, Worker's Compensation, and Employer's Liability insurance with their proposals. Proposals must be signed, submitted digitally via email or online, and remain valid for one year or until contract execution. Evaluation criteria are based on vendor experience weighing 20 percent and cost effectiveness according to USAC requirements. Applicants can check the RFP deadline online, and questions must be submitted to [email protected].
Scope of work
- Acquisition, configuration, and installation of core and edge Internet Services
- Provision of symmetrical bandwidth increments from 100 Mbps to 1 Gbps
- Delivery of two Internet Services for The Health Center Washington location
- Implementation of physically diverse network paths where possible
- Static IPv4 and IPv6 address support as required
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Costs | 20% |
| Ease of Implementation | 20% |
| Experience with Vendor | 20% |
| Technical Merit of Proposal | 20% |
| Compliance with HCF Payment Process and Rules | 20% |
Minimum qualifications
- Current FCC Registration Number (FRN)
- Current USAC 498 ID (Service Provider Identification Number / SPIN)
- Demonstrated experience with the FCC Rural Healthcare USF program and process
- Capable vendor with necessary facilities, experience, ability, and financial resources
- Designated authorized negotiator empowered to make binding commitments
- Named project manager with detailed qualifications
Documents to include with your response
- Electronic signed proposal in Microsoft Word or PDF
- Proof of insurance policies
- Fiber path routes, route length, and transmission path length details
- Operational expectations for network metrics and SLA requirements
- Professional references from similar projects
- Description of experience with the FCC Rural Healthcare USF program
How to submit
- Method
- Instructions
- Submit electronic copy in Microsoft Word or Portable Document Format (preferred) via email to [email protected] with subject line NETC RFP-3560 Proposal.