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'''Alliance Registry'''  also known as '''Domain Name Alliance Registry (DNAR)''' is a joint venture between [[GoDaddy.com, Inc.,]] a domain registrar and webhosting company <ref>[http://www.godaddy.com]</ref> and [[Afilias USA, Inc.]], a global leader in providing internet infrastructure solutions.<ref>[http://www.afiliascorporation.info/about-us Afilias.com]</ref>

'''Alliance Registry'''  also known as '''Domain Name Alliance Registry (DNAR)''' is a joint venture between [[GoDaddy]], a domain registrar and webhosting company <ref>[http://www.godaddy.com GoDaddy.com]</ref> and [[Afilias]], a global leader in providing internet infrastructure solutions.<ref>[http://www.afiliascorporation.info/about-us Afilias.com]</ref>

==Backgound==

==Backgound==

The business partnership between the two companies was created in response to the announcement of the [[United States Department of Commerce (DOC)]] National Telecommunication and Information Administration ([[NTIA]]) on July 10, 2007 Request for Quotation (RFQ) to interested parties to become the new registry operators for the [[usTLD]], the country code top- level domain for the United States. <ref>[http://www.ntia.doc.gov/vendors/usTLD04_070707.htm NTIA.doc.gov]</ref>

The business partnership between the two companies was created in response to the announcement of the United States Department of Commerce ([[DOC]]) National Telecommunication and Information Administration ([[NTIA]]) on July 10, 2007 Request for Quotation (RFQ) to interested parties to become the new registry operators for the usTLD ([[.us]]), the country code top- level domain for the United States. <ref>[http://www.ntia.doc.gov/vendors/usTLD04_070707.htm NTIA.doc.gov]</ref>

Based on the joint statement released by Go Daddy and Afilias on July 31, 2007, their objective is to boost the growth of [[usTLD]] by using superior technology enhanced marketing and improved administration. <ref>[http://www.godaddy.com/gdshop/pressreleases/Alliance_Press_Release_7_31_07.pdf godaddy.com]</ref>

Based on the joint statement released by [[GoDaddy]] and [[Afilias]] on July 31, 2007, their objective is to boost the growth of [[usTLD]] by using superior technology enhanced marketing and improved administration. <ref>[http://www.godaddy.com/gdshop/pressreleases/Alliance_Press_Release_7_31_07.pdf godaddy.com]</ref>

==Proposed usTLD Improvements==

==Proposed usTLD Improvements==

The Alliance Registry proposed the following improvements in its bid to become registry operator of the usTLD . <ref>[http://www.godaddy.com/gdshop/pressreleases/Alliance_Press_Release_7_31_07.pdf godaddy.com]</ref>

The Alliance Registry proposed the following improvements in its bid to become registry operator of the [[.us|usTLD]]. <ref>[http://www.godaddy.com/gdshop/pressreleases/Alliance_Press_Release_7_31_07.pdf godaddy.com]</ref>

:•Reduced pricing for usTLD registrations to make it more affordable and deliver greater value to the usTLD community

:•Reduced pricing for [[.us|usTLD]] registrations to make it more affordable and deliver greater value to the [[.us|usTLD]] community

:•Greater volume, growth, and usage of the usTLD stimulated by registry enhancements and marketing programs that have been proven effective by the joint owners of Alliance registry

:•Greater volume, growth, and usage of the [[.us|usTLD]] stimulated by registry enhancements and marketing programs that have been proven effective by the joint owners of Alliance registry

:•Enhanced locality space support to enable every city and town in America to have its own dedicated space within the usTLD (e.g. anytown.us)

:•Enhanced locality space support to enable every city and town in America to have its own dedicated space within the [[.us|usTLD]] (e.g. anytown.us)

:•World class stability and security of the registry platform and DNS services supporting the domain

:•World class stability and security of the registry platform and [[DNS]] services supporting the domain

:•Expanded administration services to facilitate oversight and provide better counsel for the DoC

:•Expanded administration services to facilitate oversight and provide better counsel for the [[DOC]]

:•Enhancing kids.us so it becomes the feature-rich, safe online environment for America's children it was envisioned to be

:•Enhancing kids.us so it becomes the feature-rich, safe online environment for America's children it was envisioned to be

==Quotation Declined by DOC==

==Quotation Declined by DOC==

Alliance Registry’s bid to operate the usTLD was declined by the DOC on October 18, 207 and awarded the contract to [[Neustar]],the incumbent usTLD registry operator.  The agency cited that the company’s quote was “unacceptable under the financial fitness evaluation factor and excluded the company’s quotation competitive range. <ref>[http://www.gao.gov/decisions/bidpro/3108032.pdf GAO.gov]</ref>  

Alliance Registry’s bid to operate the [[.us|usTLD]] was declined by the [[DOC]] on October 18, 2007 and awarded the contract to [[Neustar]], the incumbent [[.us|usTLD]] registry operator.  The agency cited that the company’s quote was “unacceptable under the financial fitness evaluation factor and excluded the company’s quotation competitive range. <ref>[http://www.gao.gov/decisions/bidpro/3108032.pdf GAO.gov]</ref>  

==Protest on DOC Decision==

==Protest on DOC Decision==

On November 13, 2007 Alliance Registry questioned the decision of the DOC to award the contract to Neustar. The company argued that their quotation was improperly excluded and evaluated by the agency. The protest prompted the agency to conduct re-evaluation of the company’s quotation and implemented corrective actions. <ref>[http://www.gao.gov/decisions/bidpro/3108032.pdf GAO.gov]</ref >

On November 13, 2007 Alliance Registry questioned the decision of the [[DOC]] to award the contract to [[Neustar]]. The company argued that their quotation was improperly excluded and evaluated by the agency. The protest prompted the agency to conduct re-evaluation of the company’s quotation and implemented corrective actions. <ref>[http://www.gao.gov/decisions/bidpro/3108032.pdf GAO.gov]</ref >

==Result of the Protest==

==Result of the Protest==

The result of the DOC’s re-evaluation process favored Neustar citing that its’ “rating exceeds, or is equal to DNAR’s and its quote was evaluated as having more “major strengths” and “significant strengths” than DNAR’s quote, and having fewer “minor weaknesses,” “major weaknesses,” and “significant weaknesses” than  

The result of the [[DOC]]’s re-evaluation process favored [[Neustar]] citing that its’ “rating exceeds, or is equal to [[DNAR]]’s and its quote was evaluated as having more “major strengths” and “significant strengths” than [[DNAR]]’s quote, and having fewer “minor weaknesses,” “major weaknesses,” and “significant weaknesses” than  

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At present, the domain allianceregistry.com is for sale.

At present, the domain allianceregistry.com is for sale.