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Accession Number:
AD1151919
Title:
FirstNet: Efforts to Establish the Public Safety Broadband Network
Descriptive Note:
[Technical Report, Congressional Testimony]
Corporate Author:
United States Government Accountability Office
Report Date:
2017-07-20
Pagination or Media Count:
11
Abstract:
The First Responder Network Authority FirstNet has conducted key efforts to establish the network, namely releasing the request for proposal RFP for the network and awarding the network contract to AT and T. As the contractor, AT and T will be responsible for the overall design, development, production, operation, and evolution of the network. Additionally, FirstNet consulted with state and local, federal, and tribal stakeholders. State officials GAO contacted were generally satisfied with FirstNets efforts to engage them. However, tribal stakeholders GAO contacted expressed concern that FirstNet has not fully engaged in effective communication with tribes. FirstNet engaged tribes through a variety of mechanisms, such as through state points of contact and a working group, but tribes noted that individuals with first-hand knowledge of tribes experiences are unable to represent tribal views directly among FirstNets key decision makers. Although FirstNet is required to consult with tribes through state points of contact, a key principle of effective tribal communication is to seek full understanding of tribal concerns and reach consensus where possible. By fully exploring and proposing actions to address tribal stakeholders concerns, FirstNet could help improve its relations with tribes and better meet stakeholders needs.
Distribution Statement:
[A, Approved For Public Release]
