For BEAD‑funded areas, we do not rely on future federal operational subsidies to sustain service. Our agreements are commercial software/services with clear deliverables and separate accounting.
Contract clause (template)
“The Contractor certifies that no portion of this agreement relies on future or anticipated federal operational subsidies to sustain service in BEAD‑funded areas. All activities under this agreement are commercially contracted services and not subsidized operations.”
Practical controls
- Separate accounting codes for BEAD‑related work
- Subcontractors sign the same clause
- Quarterly internal reviews with counsel/auditor