800 MHz TA: Resources by Category: Processes


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Processes
This section provides resources and documents for reconfiguration, organized according to common process and phases.

Processes

Fact Sheets

Forms

Tools

TA Policies

In This Section:

Overview Documents

Request for Planning Funding (RFPF) Process

Planning & Negotiation Process

Cost Estimate, Vendor Selection, and Standardized Bid Package Processes

Change Notice Process

Waiver Request Process

Mediation / Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Process

Reconfiguration Implementation / Physical Retune Process

Actual Cost Reconciliation (ACR) & Review Rights Process

Overview Documents
Title	Description
Process Guide Checklist	The TA's rebanding checklist, which provides a high-level sequential overview of steps and forms necessary throughout rebanding stages.
Reconfiguration Handbook	This handbook provides background information on 800 MHz reconfiguration and an overview of processes and resources.
Reconfiguration Handbook v4 - Addendum	Addendum to v4 of the 800 MHz Band Reconfiguration Handbook
Non-Frequency Dependent Activities Fact Sheet	Guidance on non-frequency dependent activities for CBR PS licensees, prior to receiving an FPR.
Point of Contact (POC) Form PDF or Word	Form necessary to facilitate receipt of important mailings from the TA regarding your license(s) and 800MHz Reconfiguration.
Reconfiguration Overview Fact Sheet	Overview Fact Sheet of the 800MHz Reconfiguration Program.
View Reconfiguration Overview FAQs and Regional Prioritization Plan (RPP) FAQs in the Frequently Asked Questions section of the TA website.

Request for Planning Funding (RFPF) Process
Title	Description
Frequency Reconfiguration Agreement (FRA) Metrics	Set of cost metrics that identify statistical measures of licensee reconfiguration implementation costs and rates, based on system size.
Funding Fact Sheet	Quick reference aid with additional details and clarifications on the RFPF and Cost Estimate processes.
Planning Funding Agreement (PFA) Fast Track Fact Sheet	Fact Sheet reference aid for licensees wishing to pursue the PFA Fast Track option.
Planning Funding Metrics	Cost metrics that identify typical licensee planning costs and rates in approved PFAs, based on system size.
RFPF Checklist	Checklist providing guidance for conducting an assessment of RFPF prior to submitting the RFPF documents to the TA.
RFPF Form	Template to develop an RFPF and SOW. This template is required to meet TA review guidelines for submitted RFPFs and supporting documentation.
RFPF Instructions	Provides guidance on documentation and tasks necessary for obtainining planning funding for reconfiguration.
Sample RFPF /SOW � Medium / Large System	Example of a completed RFPF Form and supporting SOW for a fictional licensee reconfiguring a large/medium system. See also: Statement of Work (SOW) Template.
Sample RFPF / SOW � Small System	Example of a completed RFPF Form and supporting SOW for a fictional licensee reconfiguring a small system. See also: Statement of Work (SOW) Template.
Statement of Work (SOW) Template	Template to develop a statement of the specific reconfiguration services that must be performed by the vendor for reconfiguration activities. SOW is a component of the TA's Standardized Bid Package (SOW).
Subscriber Equipment Deployment (SED) Instructions	Provides guidance for submitting SED requests and forms.
Subscriber Equipment Deployment (SED) Request Form	Template for commencing reconfiguration activites, including replacing/reprogramming subscriber equipment, prior to an FRA.
View RFPF FAQs and SED FAQs in the Frequently Asked Questions section of the TA website.

Planning & Negotiation Process
Title	Description
FPR Fact Sheet: Canadian Border Region B/ILT/SMR Call Signs	FPR information for Canadian Border Region B/ILT/SMR call signs related to exchanging their existing 800 MHz frequencies.
FPR Fact Sheet: Canadian Border Region Public Safety Call Signs	FPR information that Canadian Border Region Public Safety Call Signs will receive related to exchanging their existing 800 MHz frequencies.
FPR Fact Sheet: Non-NPSPAC Call Signs	FPR information that Non-NPSPAC Call Signs will receive related to exchanging their existing 800 MHz frequencies.
FPR Fact Sheet: NPSPAC Call Signs	FPR information that reconfiguring NPSPAC frequency call signs will receive related to exchanging their existing 800 MHz frequencies.
View Planning and Negotiation FAQs in the Frequently Asked Questions section of the TA website.

Cost Estimate, Vendor Selection, and Standardized Bid Package Processes
Title	Description
Cost Estimate (Schedule C) Form	Template / Certified Request form for reconfiguration funding cost estimates.
Cost Estimate Guidelines	Guidelines for preparing the Cost Estimate to request reconfiguration funding from Sprint Nextel.
Documentation Template - Per Hour	Per-hour time-reporting template for licensees to document actual costs that meets ACR requirements. Use of this form is recommended, but not required.
Documentation Template - Per Unit	Per-unit reporting template for licensees to document actual costs that meets ACR requirements. Use of this form is recommended, but not required.
Intermodulation Interference Studies Guidance	Guidance for conducting Intermodulation (IM) interference studies to identify interference that may prevent post-reconfiguration operational comparability.
Invitation to Submit a Proposal	For use when a licensee has pre-qualified a particular vendor and intends to award a sole source contract for reconfiguration services.
Rebanding Agreement Between Sprint Nextel and Vendor	Licensee / Vendor contract, for use when Sprint Nextel will pay Vendor directly.
Request for Proposals	For use when a licensee has decided to solicit competitive proposals in order to select a vendor to provide reconfiguration services.
Standardized Bid Package (SBP) Instructions	For Standardized Bid Package and Procedures for Municipal Licensees.
Statement of Work (SOW) Template	Template to develop a statement of the specific reconfiguration services that must be performed by the vendor for reconfiguration activities. SOW is a component of the TA's Standardized Bid Package (SOW).
Sample RFPF /SOW � Medium / Large System	Example of a completed RFPF Form and supporting SOW for a fictional licensee reconfiguring a large/medium system.
Sample RFPF / SOW � Small System	Example of a completed RFPF Form and supporting SOW for a fictional licensee reconfiguring a small system.
View Reconfiguration Cost FAQs in the Frequently Asked Questions section of the TA website.

Change Notice Process
This section includes documents relevant to the Change Notice Process. For more detailed information on Change Notices, including how and when to file one, please see the Change Notice Process section in the "Resources by Wave" page for Wave 1-4 (Non-Border) Regions. You may also view Change Notice FAQs in the Frequently Asked Questions section of the website.
Title	Description
Change Notice Process Fact Sheet	Fact Sheet providing information regarding the TA's Change Notice Process and Policies.
Change Notice Form	Form to notify Sprint Nextel and the TA of changes to the scope, cost, or schedule of planning or reconfiguration implementation activities, subsequent to the execution of a PFA or FRA.

Waiver Request Process
This section includes documents relevant to filing Requests for Waiver of the June 26, 2008 deadline for completion of rebanding for non-border licensees and Requests for Waiver of the April 14, 2011 deadline for completion of rebanding for Canadian Border Region licensees. For more detailed information on Waiver Requests, as well as latest news and upcoming deadlines for your particular wave and region, please see the Waiver Requests section in one of the "Resources by Wave" pages for Wave 1-4 (Non-Border) Regions, Canada Border Regions or Mexico Border Regions.
Title	Description
Waiver Request Form for Non-Border Licensees PDF or Word	Form for non-border licensees to request a waiver of the June 26, 2008 deadline for completion of rebanding. For more information on completing and/or submitting the Waiver Request form, please click here.
Waiver Request Form for Canadian Border Region Licensees PDF or Word	Form for Canadian Border Region licensees to request a waiver of the April 14, 2011 deadline for completion of rebanding.
Waiver Request Form - Request for Interim Waiver for Canadian Border Region Licensees PDF or Word	Form for Canadian Border Region licensees that have not executed an FRA to request an interim waiver of the April 14, 2011 deadline for completion of rebanding.
Waiver Request Lookup- Complete List	View the complete list of the Requests for Waiver of the June 26, 2008 deadline and the April 14, 2011 deadline that the TA has received.
Waiver Request Lookup- Individual Waivers	Search for and view individual requests for waiver in the list of the Requests for Waiver of the June 26, 2008 deadline and the April 14, 2011 deadline that the TA has received.
View Waiver Request FAQs in the Frequently Asked Questions section of the TA's website.

Mediation / Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Process
Title	Description
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Fact Sheet for NPSPAC licensees	Fact Sheet providing information about the ADR and Mediation Process for NPSPAC (Stage 2) licensees.
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Plan	The ADR Plan sets forth the procedures to be followed by the TA in carrying out its dispute resolution functions.
Mediation - Authorized Request for Mediation Form PDF or Word	Form which a vendor may request that the licensee complete, authorizing the vendor to initiate and participate in TA mediation on a licensee�s behalf.
Mediation - Request for Mediation Form (Third Party Authorization) PDF or Word	Form for requesting the initiation of TA mediation.
Mediation - Request for the TA to Communicate with Sprint Nextel PDF or Word	Form requesting the TA to communicate with Sprint Nextel.
Mediation - Waiver of Privilege and Confidentiality Form PDF or Word	Form (completed by licensee and/or duly authorized officer or other representative) waiving any privilege from or other objection to disclosure of mediation communications by the TA to the FCC.

Reconfiguration Implementation / Physical Retune Process
Title	Description
Application Review Guidance	Guidance for Public Safety licensees applying for new 800 MHz frequencies and locations, per the FCC�s 02.10.09 Public Notice (DA 09-212) on permanent licensing of new facilities in the non-border region NPSPAC band (806-809/851-854 MHz)
Channel Clearing Fact Sheet	Fact Sheet providing information about the Channel Clearing Request Process Process.
Channel Clearing Request Form	Form/template to assist licensees with the channel clearing request process.
Channel Clearing Request Form - Attachment A	Form/template to assist licensees in providing supplimental information for staged implementation in the channel clearing request process.
Coverage Testing Fact Sheet	Guidance on coverage testing methods.
Interoperability Fact Sheet	Guidance on mutual aid and interoperability to assist in operational continuity during system reconfiguration.
Implementation Planning Session (IPS) Worksheet PDF or Word	Worksheet to assist licensees in gathering relevant information before attending an IPS session.
Preparing for Implementation Fact Sheet	Guidance to assist licensees in initiating implementation.
Progress Reporting Fact Sheet	Provides details on the progress information the TA may request to actively monitor, track, and report licensees� implementation progress.
Reconfiguration Completion Checklist	Checklist providing key milestones that must be completed before reconfiguration is considered to be �done.�
Special Temporary Authorization (STA) Fact Sheet	Guidance for requesting applications for and the use of STAs during reconfiguration.
Special Temporary Authorization (STA) Filing Process	Links to instructions for filing license applications on the FCC�s ULS webpage.

Actual Cost Reconciliation (ACR) & Review Rights Process
This section includes documents relevant to the ACR and Review Rights Process. For more detailed information on costs and review rights, please see the "True-Up" section in the "Resources by Wave" page for Wave 1-4 (Non-Border) Regions. You may also view ACR FAQs, Change Notice FAQs, and Review Rights FAQs in the Frequently Asked Questions section of the TA website.
Title	Description
Actual Cost Reconciliation (ACR) Fact Sheet	Fact Sheet providing information on the ACR Process and clarifications on documentation requirements.
Documentation Template - Per Hour	Per-hour time-reporting template for licensees to document actual costs that meets ACR requirements. Use of this form is recommended, but not required.
Documentation Template - Per Unit	Per-unit reporting template for licensees to document actual costs that meets ACR requirements. Use of this form is recommended, but not required.
Change Notice Process Fact Sheet	Fact Sheet providing information regarding the TA's Change Notice Process and Policies.
Change Notice Form	Form to notify Sprint Nextel and the TA of changes to the scope, cost, or schedule of planning or reconfiguration implementation activities, subsequent to the execution of a PFA or FRA.
Cost Estimate Guidelines	Guidelines for preparing the Cost Estimate to request reconfiguration funding from Sprint Nextel.
Cost Estimate (Schedule C) Form	Template / Certified Request form for reconfiguration funding cost estimates.


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