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Q: As you are aware, Kenaitze is already under contract for services that are covered by FY 2018 funding requests under the Telecommunications Program and HCF, for a term ending in 2021. Please confirm you are seeking services under your currently-posted Form 465 (No. 43194962) and Form 461 (No. 1000345502) to purchase in addition to the services covered by your current contract.
If not, please confirm that you will consider your current contract with the service provider as one responsive option when selecting the successful bidder under Form 465 (No. 43194962) and Form 461 (No. 1000345502) and the associated ITB.
A: Options are being sought. Current contracts shall be considered, especially if the service providers request that a current contract be considered. Historically, KIT has filed under a single Administrative Authority per USAC guidance and approvals. KIT is seeking contractual options for an administrative facility as a backup to filing as a single Administrative Authority. In addition, it appears that single year contracts may be given preferential treatment - meaning the FCC via USAC may opt to fully fund the first year of multi-year applications and defer decisions on subsequent years. This could lead to uncertainty and why we prefer a one year agreement with multiple extensions. If the same contract(s) should be considered, please advise or provide options as deemed necessary.
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A: Received.