RFQ for BEAD Program Challenge Adjudication Services

The Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) issued a one‑year, firm‑fixed‑price RFQ for “BEAD Program Challenge Adjudication Services.” The award‑ee will be responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and adjudicating challenges submitted under the state’s Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program, including evidence collection, recommendation issuance (accept/reject/additional evidence), fabric version analysis, and weekly/final reporting. The contract is valued at approximately $400 K and will commence on 5 Sept 2024, with no renewal options. The award has been recommended to Michael Baker International, Inc. after a competitive qualification process. • Scope: adjudication of BEAD challenges, evidence gathering, Fabric version analysis, weekly and final reports. • Contract type: firm‑fixed‑price with an all‑inclusive blended hourly rate; 1‑year term, no extensions. • Procurement: full and open competition, single award, no set‑aside designations.