REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
NETC RFP3002
This Request for Proposal seeks bids for Internet, Voice, Leased Fiber (or equivalent) and WAN Services for Northern Light, a NETC member health care provider. This RFP was posted by USAC on 01/08/2024. Responses to the RFP were due and received by 02/05/2024.
NETC RFP3002 – The RFP
NETC RFP3002 – The Network Plan
Please note that USAC adopts their own RFP numbering scheme and NETC‘s RFP3002 is listed on the USAC site as 3002
STATUS: Bidding is closed for this RFP.
Question: For section 11.11, the overall description is asking for a point-to-point (E-Line or equivalent), but the subsection 11.11.1.2 requests a DWDM solution (or equivalent). Which is preferred?
Answer: A protected DWDM solution is currently in place. At a minimum please provide pricing for DWDM.
Question: Do you have a working definition for “geographically diverse”?
Answer: To the extent possible (while providing a cost-effective solution) the fiber routes are physically separated.