The Networx program offers comprehensive, best value telecommunications providing for new technologies, industry partners and ways to achieve a more efficient, and effective government. Networx allows agencies to focus their resources on building seamless, secure operating environments while ensuring access to the best technology industry has to offer.

The Networx program provides:

• Service continuity - all services to all locations that are currently on the FTS2001 and Crossover contracts.
• Competitive prices - overall below current FTS2001 prices.
• High quality service - reliable and efficient service to meet customer agency mission.
• Full-service offerings - a broad array of services and the ability to expand services throughout the life of the contracts.
• Alternative sources - access to a broad spectrum of industry service providers, including the major telecommunications companies.
• Operations support - ordering, billing, and inventory management functions.
• Transition support - timely and efficient transition coordination and assistance.
• Performance based contracts - Service Level Agreements to ensure contractor performance and quality of service.
  

 The Networx program consists of two broadly scoped acquisitions, providing comprehensive service suites:

• Networx Universal - Awarded March 29, 2007
  • Awarded to:
    • AT&T Corp.
    • MCI Communications Services, Inc. d/b/a Verizon Business
    • Qwest Government Services, Inc.
  • Full range of services/36 common services among contractors
  •  Additional services available
  • Service continuity from FTS2001 and Crossover contracts
  • National and international coverage
• Networx Enterprise - Awarded May 31, 2007
  •  Awarded to:
    • AT&T Corp.
    • MCI Communications Services, Inc. d/b/a Verizon Business Services
    • Qwest Government Services, Inc.
    • Level 3 Communications, Inc. 
    • Sprint Nextel Corp.
  • IP-centric services/nine common services among contractors
  • Wide range of additional services available
  • National coverage/varying international coverage

All contracts have four base years with three two-year options.

Several tools and resources are available to customers either transitioning existing services and/or requiring new services.

For Networx related questions and assistance contact the Office of Network Services Programs at 1 (877) 387-2001, by email fasnetworkservice@gsa.gov or through your designated Technology Service Manager (TSM).

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