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by Verlyne Jolley
August 16, 2011

The Latest Evolution In Multi-Tier Bid Evaluation

Many applicants use a multi-step, or multi-tier, evaluation process when reviewing vendor proposals. This type of review process involves the elimination of proposals in stages. Weaker bids are eliminated first,...
Appeals Application Process Competitive Bidding FCC Forms Procurement Report and Order
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by Peter Kaplan
July 29, 2011

FCC Releases New Appeal Decisions

On July 27, 2011, the FCC released three appeal decisions, two of which resulted in a waiver of FCC rules for 36 applicants. In granting the waivers, the FCC recognized...
Appeals Applicant Application Process Discount Rates FCC Report and Order
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by Brian Stephens
July 21, 2011

FY 2010 Funding at 80% Awaits FCC Approval

Last week, at the FCC's request, USAC informed the agency that it had been able to identify additional monies from reserve accounts "not already designated for carry-forward" that would be...
Discount Rates FCC Funding Availability Funds For Learning FY 2010 Rollover Funding USF Funding Levels
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July 8, 2011

Funding Wave Update – Week of July 4

USAC issued three regular funding waves and two appeal waves this week, committing over $60 million.
Applicant Denials and Reductions Funding Commitments FY 2011
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July 7, 2011

USAC Service Provider Conference Call Notes

USAC's Schools and Libraries Division hosts monthly conference calls, providing information and guidance for service providers participating in the E-rate program. The latest service provider call was held on July...
Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) FCC Funding Commitments FY 2007 FY 2008 FY 2009 FY 2010 FY 2011 How to Apply Item 21 Procurement Report and Order Service Provider Trends USAC USF Funding Levels
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July 1, 2011

SLD Issues Two Appeal Waves

The SLD recently released two appeal waves for Funding Years 2004 and 2008. The appeal waves resulted in decisions for 20 applicants.
Appeals FY 2004 FY 2008
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June 29, 2011

Funding Waves Update: Funding Years 2007-2011

Since June 15, 2011, the SLD has issued five Funding Waves and three Appeal Waves. The Funding Waves from Funding Years 2007, 2009-2011, total over $475 million.
Appeals Dates and Deadlines Denials and Reductions Funding Commitments FY 2007 FY 2009 FY 2010 FY 2011
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by Brian Stephens
June 17, 2011

Finishing Internal Connections Projects

On May 4, Funds For Learning stressed the importance of filing the Form 486 in a timely manner, but it is important for applicants and service providers to understand the...
Applicant Basic Maintenance Dates and Deadlines Forms Funds For Learning Internal Connections
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