FCDL Comment:
DR1:Documentation provided shows that a decision to award a contract for a new product and service was made prior to the Allowable Contract Date, which is 28 days after the posting of the FCC Form 470 to the USAC website. Program rules require applicants to wait at least 28 days after posting the FCC Form 470 before selecting a service provider, signing a contract or entering into legally binding agreement, or submitting an FCC Form 471. Specifically, the Allowable Contract Date for FCC Form 470 #210005411 was 12/21/2020 but your evaluation is dated 12/16/2020, which demonstrates the intent to make a decision prior to the 28 day waiting period expiring. Since you did not meet this Program requirement, the FRN must be denied.