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===RFP for New IANA Functions Contract===
===RFP for New IANA Functions Contract===
Following the NOI, the DOC published a '''Request for Proposal (RFP)''' for the new IANA Functions contract on November 10, 2011. Interested entities were encouraged to submit their proposals until December 12, 2011. <ref>[https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=c564af28581edb2a7b9441eccfd6391d&tab=core&_cview=0 IANA RFP-Solicitation Number: SA1301-12-RP-IANA]</ref> A few members of the internet community believe that ICANN is expected to win the IANA contract and view NTIA's decision to remove the "consensus report" as a "softening language" and the inclusion of conflict of interest policy is one of the most significant issue facing ICANN.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/us-puts-icann-contract-up-for-rebid/ US puts ICANN contract up for rebid]</ref> The issue of conflict of interest was raised by the global internet community after the departure [[Peter Dengate Thrush]] from his position as ICANN Chairman and a strong proponent of the new [[gTLD]] expansion program immediately joined [[Minds + Machines]], a domain name consulting company. Sen. [[Ron Wyden]] called the attention of the DOC on this issue and recommended the inclusion of "strict ethics guidelines" to prevent the revolving door in the next IANA contract.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/senator-calls-for-icann-ethics-controls/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+DomainIncite+%28DomainIncite.com%29 Senator calls for ICANN ethics controls]</ref>
Following the NOI, the DOC published a '''Request for Proposal (RFP)''' for the new IANA Functions contract on November 10, 2011. Interested entities were encouraged to submit their proposals until December 12, 2011. The next contract is set to commence on April 1, 2012 until March 31, 2015. The entity that will be chosen to carry out the IANA function will have the option to extend the agreement for another 3 years.
<ref>[https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=c564af28581edb2a7b9441eccfd6391d&tab=core&_cview=0 IANA RFP-Solicitation Number: SA1301-12-RP-IANA]</ref>


Aside from ICANN, three other organizations submitted their proposals to manage the IANA functions including:<ref>
Some members of the internet community believe that ICANN is expected to win the IANA contract and view NTIA's decision to remove the "consensus report" as a "softening language" and the inclusion of conflict of interest policy is one of the most significant issue facing ICANN.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/us-puts-icann-contract-up-for-rebid/ US puts ICANN contract up for rebid]</ref> The issue of conflict of interest was raised by the global internet community after the departure [[Peter Dengate Thrush]] from his position as ICANN Chairman and a strong proponent of the new [[gTLD]] expansion program immediately joined [[Minds + Machines]], a domain name consulting company. Sen. [[Ron Wyden]] called the attention of the DOC on this issue and recommended the inclusion of "strict ethics guidelines" to prevent the revolving door in the next IANA contract.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/senator-calls-for-icann-ethics-controls/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+DomainIncite+%28DomainIncite.com%29 Senator calls for ICANN ethics controls]</ref> <ref>
[http://news.dot-nxt.com/2011/11/17/iana-applicant-guide So you want to run IANA? An applicant's guide]</ref>
 
===Requirements for IANA Functions Applicants===
Entities interested in applying to become the new manager of the IANA Functions must meet the following qualifications:<ref>[http://news.dot-nxt.com/2011/11/17/iana-applicant-guide So you want to run IANA? An applicant's guide]</ref>
* The organization/firm must be US-owned and operated or a fully accredited US college or university located within the 50 states on District of Columbia (DC)
* Incorporated and organized under the laws of one of the 50 states or DC
* Must be physically located within the United Stated during the entire duration of the contract
* Demonstrate that all the primary systems and operations will remain in United States and all the core IANA functions identified in the contract must be performed in the US.
* Show determination in carrying out its responsibilities in accordance with the standards of the FAR Subpart 9.1
* Must be able to comply with all the applicable laws and regulations as well as the conditions and terms in the agreement in pursuant to the solicitation
* Demonstrate its capability to perform the required scope of work and has the ability to provide a  "complete, reasonable and logical" cost data or projected funding
 
Aside from [[ICANN]], three other organizations submitted their proposals to manage the IANA functions including:<ref>
[https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=eb080506c4382a1e2bacde228a22b1da&tab=ivl&tabmode=list&subtab=list&subtabmode=list&= Interested Vendors List]</ref>
[https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=eb080506c4382a1e2bacde228a22b1da&tab=ivl&tabmode=list&subtab=list&subtabmode=list&= Interested Vendors List]</ref>
* [[USA Webhost]]
* [[USA Webhost]]