FirstNet Again Delays Due Date for Proposals To Build Out Network
FirstNet extended from May 13 until May 31 the deadline for companies, or groups of companies, to submit proposals for partnering with the authority to build the national broadband network for first responders. This was the second delay -- the…
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original deadline was April 29 (see 1602190058). FirstNet released its request for proposals Jan. 13 (see 1601130046). “Our decision to extend the deadline for final proposals was driven by both the volume and nature of the capability statements as well as requests for extensions we’ve received from interested parties,” FirstNet CEO Mike Poth said in a news release. “We believe this date affords prospective offerors the opportunity to fine tune their proposals and finalize any teaming arrangements and/or subcontractors, and we remain on track to award by November 1.”