§  54.625   Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) changes.

   (a) Corrective SPIN change. A “corrective SPIN change” is any amendment
   to the SPIN associated with a Funding Request Number that does not
   involve a change to the service provider associated with that Funding
   Request Number. An applicant under the Telecommunications Program or
   the Healthcare Connect Fund Program may file a request for a corrective
   SPIN change with the Administrator to:

   (1) Correct ministerial errors;

   (2) Update the service provider's SPIN that resulted from a merger or
   acquisition of companies; or

   (3) Effectuate a change to the SPIN that does not involve a change to
   the service provider of a funding request and was not initiated by the
   applicant.

   (b) Operational SPIN Change. An “operational SPIN change” is any change
   to the service provider associated with a Funding Request Number. An
   applicant under the Telecommunications Program or the Healthcare
   Connect Fund Program may file a request for an operational SPIN change
   with the Administrator if:

   (1) The applicant has a legitimate reason to change providers (e.g.,
   breach of contract or the service provider is unable to perform); and

   (2) The applicant's newly selected service provider received the next
   highest point value in the original bid evaluation, assuming there were
   multiple bidders.

   (c) Filing deadline. An applicant must file their request for a
   corrective or operational SPIN change with the Administrator no later
   than the service delivery deadline as defined by § 54.626.