FirstNet is sending out an invite (RFP). FirstNet’s final request for proposal (RFP) needs to be structured to be friendly to commercial partner(s) because its public-safety broadband network is not a traditional federal acquisition. If FirstNet releases a request for proposal (RFP) that follows the draft RFP template, it is running a high risk of not being able to meet the mandate established by Congress.

Will anyone come? http://urgentcomm.com/blog/firstnet-sending-out-invite-rfp-will-anyone-come