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Why Government Procurement Loves Choosing POTS Link

When it comes to modernizing critical voice infrastructure, government buyers face a unique challenge: balancing urgent technology needs with strict procurement rules. That’s where POTS Link delivers unmatched value not just in performance, but in the way it’s procured.

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Access Through Trusted Government Contracts

RCN offers POTS Link through seven active purchasing contracts, with four more coming soon. Today, agencies can buy through:

    • GSA Schedule
    • OMNIA Partners
    • Sourcewell
    • Equalis Partners
    • NASPO ValuePoint
    • State of Pennsylvania Contract
    • State of Georgia Contract

These contracts are not just purchasing vehicles; they represent competitive, pre-vetted awards that guarantee best-available discounting to public sector buyers.

Compliance With Procurement Mandates

Every state and local agency is accountable to strict procurement laws. By using a cooperative or state-awarded contract, government customers satisfy due diligence requirements without the burden of lengthy RFPs or redundant quote collection. POTS Link’s availability on these vehicles means procurement officers can rest easy knowing they are:

    • Leveraging pre-competed, competitively awarded pricing
    • Meeting audit and compliance requirements
    • Shortening timelines while still following all applicable regulations

Streamlined POTS Transformation in Action

Transitioning from legacy copper POTS lines is already complex, and procurement shouldn’t make it harder. With POTS Link, agencies can:

    • Purchase lines and professional services together under the same contract
    • Skip the red tape of traditional bid processes
    • Confidently move forward knowing pricing and compliance boxes are already checked

And agencies across the country are already proving how simple it can be:

    • Texas University Example: A leading Texas university leveraged the Sourcewell contract to replace 83 POTS lines in a single location. The project included on-contract professional services for installation and migration, ensuring the university could fully modernize without issuing an RFP.
    • Wisconsin Municipality Example: A city in Wisconsin used the NASPO ValuePoint contract to replace 40 lines across 25 dispersed locations. Along with POTS Link hardware and services, the project included signal-boosting antennas purchased directly through the same contract, delivering a compliant, turnkey deployment.

    Professional Services Included

    Beyond the lines themselves, RCN provides all associated professional services through these same purchasing vehicles. From installation and configuration to project management and ongoing support, everything is bundled under a contract that’s easy to use and designed to simplify procurement.

      Coming Soon: Expanded Contract Access

      RCN is continuing to expand access points for government buyers, ensuring even more agencies can procure POTS Link quickly and compliantly. Upcoming contracts include:

        • Ohio State Term Schedule (STS)
        • New York OGS
        • Texas DIR
        • California Multiple Awards Schedule (CMAS)

      Once awarded, these additional vehicles will allow buyers in four of the nation’s largest government markets to simplify purchasing, guarantee discounts, and accelerate their transition away from copper POTS lines.

        🔍 The Bottom Line

        Government agencies love choosing POTS Link because it removes the bureaucracy from modernization. By leveraging existing purchasing contracts—and with more access vehicles coming soon—buyers secure compliant, discounted pricing while avoiding delays. It’s never been easier to move away from copper lines and into the future.

        🏢 About RCN Technologies

        RCN Technologies partners with 4,200 businesses & over 1,100 unique government agencies across local, state, education, and federal sectors. We specialize in delivering turnkey wireless connectivity where wired options fall short, and we have the procurement experience to help you find an approved purchasing path fast.

        Reed Perryman

        By: Reed Perryman — VP of Sales & Marketing, RCN Technologies

        Reed Perryman is VP of Sales & Marketing at RCN Technologies with 10 years of experience in POTS line replacement for government agencies, K–12 school districts, and critical infrastructure. He specializes in POTS replacement strategy, GSA procurement, NFPA 72 compliance, and the FCC copper retirement framework.

        Checklists & FAQs

        Government Procurement Checklist for POTS Line Replacement
        Checklist ItemStatus
        Identify existing cooperative contract vehicles covering POTS replacement (GSA, NASPO, TIPS, etc.)✅
        Verify vendor is listed on applicable GSA Schedule or cooperative purchasing agreement✅
        Confirm simplified acquisition threshold applies to your purchase volume✅
        Review sole-source justification requirements if not using a contract vehicle✅
        Obtain quotes from at least one GSA Schedule vendor to satisfy competition requirements✅
        Confirm vendor can support required delivery timelines and installation scope✅
        Validate that per-unit pricing aligns with GSA published rates✅
        Retain all procurement documentation for audit and compliance purposes✅
        Frequently Asked Questions: Government Procurement & POTS Link

        What cooperative contract vehicles can government agencies use to purchase POTS Link?

        POTS Link is available through GSA Schedule and other cooperative purchasing vehicles that allow state, local, and federal agencies to procure without a full competitive bid process. This significantly reduces procurement time and administrative burden.

        What is simplified acquisition and how does it help government buyers?

        Simplified acquisition allows government agencies to purchase goods and services below a defined threshold ($250,000 for most purchases) with reduced documentation and competition requirements. POTS replacement projects often fall within this threshold, enabling faster procurement cycles.

        Can local governments and school districts use federal contract vehicles for POTS replacement?

        Yes. Many cooperative purchasing agreements — including GSA Cooperative Purchasing and NASPO ValuePoint — extend federal contract pricing to state and local governments, K–12 school districts, and public higher education institutions.

        Why do government procurement officers prefer POTS Link over traditional carrier contracts?

        POTS Link offers transparent, predictable per-line pricing, is available on established contract vehicles, and eliminates the complex multi-year carrier agreements that historically locked agencies into unfavorable terms. The procurement process is faster, simpler, and more auditable.

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