Closed Solicitation · FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

    USAC RFI: Penetration Testing as a Service

    FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
    Sol. IT-25-188Combined Synopsis/SolicitationWASHINGTON, DC
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    closed Dec 8, 2025
    POSTED
    Nov 17, 2025
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    541990
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    R408
    Product & service classification

    AI Summary

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking information from US-based companies for Penetration Testing as a Service through a Request for Information (RFI). Responses are due by December 8, 2025. This opportunity is part of a combined synopsis/solicitation and aims to gather insights on available services. Further details can be found on the USAC website.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    IT-25-188
    Notice Type
    Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
    Posted Date
    November 17, 2025
    Response Deadline
    December 8, 2025
    NAICS Code
    541990AI guide
    PSC / Class Code
    R408
    Contract Code
    2700
    Issuing Office
    FCC
    Primary Contact
    Mustafa Kamal
    State
    DC
    ZIP Code
    20554
    AI Product/Service
    service

    Description

    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 Request for Information (RFI) on its website. The purpose of this RFI is seeking information from US based companies with the ability to provide Penetration Testing as a Service as described in this RFI. This RFI describes the information/products/services being requested and provides instructions on how to respond. Further details provided herein. Responses shall be submitted no later than December 8, 2025 at 11:00 AM ET. The RFI is available electronically at http://www.usac.org/about/tools/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 USAC-25-188. Responses 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 RFQ 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 RFI is seeking information from US based companies with the ability to provide Penetration Testing as a Service as described in this RFI. This RFI describes the products/services being requested and provides instructions on how to respond. Quotes are due no later than December 8, 2025 at 11:00 PM ET. The RFI 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 RFQ WILL NOT BE A SUBCONTRACT UNDER A FEDERAL PRIME CONTRACT TO USAC.

    Key dates

    1. November 17, 2025Posted Date
    2. December 8, 2025Proposals / Responses Due

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    USAC RFI: Penetration Testing as a Service is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.

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