GSA - Enterprise Portfolio & Rate Evaluation (EPRE) II - MRAS

The General Services Administration (GSA) is conducting market research to explore innovative solutions that can enhance the management of telecommunications regulations, fee structures, and emerging technologies. The primary goal of this initiative is to optimize the use of taxpayer dollars by leveraging advanced market intelligence and expertise. This effort aligns with GSA's commitment to ensuring efficient and effective government operations through strategic partnerships and informed decision-making.

The scope of work requested involves several key activities aimed at supporting Federal telecom customers. These include comprehensive monitoring of telecom boards and commissions, which entails tagging priority items and providing evaluations or recommendations on matters of significant interest. Additionally, the project requires real-time tracking of telecom taxes, fees, and surcharges to ascertain their correctness and allowability. This includes conducting thorough assessments on disputed items to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Furthermore, the collected data will be securely stored in a cloud-based database for regular querying and integration with government databases. The effort also involves verifying telecom tariffs as reported by Local Exchange Carriers to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Another critical component is assessing how emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), impact telecom delivery and pricing strategies. Lastly, the initiative supports Federal telecom managers in advocacy efforts before various local, state, and Federal boards and commissions.