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FY2018 Application Filing Window Is Now Closed*
*window closed on March 22, 2018 at 11:59 PM EDT
APPLICANT PROCESS
Before You Begin
STEP 1
Competitive Bidding
STEP 2
Selecting Service Providers
STEP 3
Applying for Discounts
STEP 4
Application Review
STEP 5
Starting Services
STEP 6
Invoicing
Before You're Done
SERVICE PROVIDER PROCESS
Before You Begin
STEP 1
Obtain a SPIN
STEP 2
Responding to Bids
STEP 3
Winning the Bid
STEP 4
Starting Services
STEP 5
Invoicing
Before You're Done
LATEST NEWS
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