# Federal Register #2026-21732

FCC seeks an independent Upper C-band transition clearinghouse

**Buyer:** Wireless Telecommunications Bureau
**Posted:** October 26, 2026
**Respond By:** November 09, 2026
**Identifier:** 2026-21732
**NAICS:** 541611

The Federal Communications Commission is seeking an independent administrator for Upper C-band transition costs and rebates.
- **Government buyer:** Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Wireless Telecommunications Bureau.
- **Opportunity:** Select an independent, third-party Upper C-band Clearinghouse.
- **Requested service:** Receive, review, and resolve actual-cost and lump-sum reimbursement claims related to the Upper C-band transition, and administer rebates for adjacent-band radio altimeter retrofits.
- **Notable requirement:** The clearinghouse must operate independently and manage both reimbursement claims and retrofit rebates.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No OEMs, vendors, or specific products are named. No product quantities or part numbers are provided.

### Description

The Federal Communications Commission’s Wireless Telecommunications Bureau announces the selection criteria and submission instructions for proposals to serve as the Upper C-band Clearinghouse. The independent third-party Clearinghouse will oversee cost-related aspects of the Upper C-band transition, including receiving, reviewing, and disposing of actual cost and lump sum reimbursement claims, and administering rebates for adjacent-band radio altimeter retrofits. Potential candidates may submit questions to the selection committee by October 23, 2026, and must submit proposals according to the committee’s instructions by November 9, 2026.

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