from the ACG Blog

Why Federal Telecom Projects Fail—and How to Avoid It

Many federal telecom projects fail due to poor planning, vendor issues, and compliance gaps. Here’s how ACG helps agencies stay on track from bid to build.

News and Trend

Avoid the Pitfalls That Derail Government Telecom Projects

Federal telecom projects aren’t just infrastructure—they’re lifelines for communication, security, and coordination. And yet, many of these projects experience delays, budget overruns, or post-installation problems that jeopardize mission success.

At ACG, we’ve seen where others fall short—and we’ve built our process to ensure federal telecom infrastructure is delivered on time, within budget, and fully compliant.

Below are the top reasons why federal telecom projects fail—and how to avoid each one.

1. Incomplete or Misaligned Scope

Failure to define exact needs leads to:

Unplanned change orders

Conflicts between design and actual site conditions

Gaps between agency expectations and contractor capabilities

Solution: ACG begins with on-site scope verification, technical walkthroughs, and pre-bid coordination to reduce surprises.

2. Choosing Low Bids Over Proven Performance

Low-cost bidders often:

Lack federal experience

Deliver non-compliant equipment

Fail to meet clearance, safety, or testing standards

Solution: ACG provides detailed proposals with certifications, past performance, and a compliance guarantee—so you’re investing in reliability, not just pricing.

3. Poor Documentation and Communication

Projects stall when:

RFIs go unanswered

Submittals are delayed or incomplete

Final as-builts and OTDR tests are missing

Solution: ACG assigns dedicated PMs, uses cloud-based project tracking, and provides daily updates and complete turnover packets.

4. Failure to Plan for Security or Future Growth

If a telecom system doesn’t account for:

Segmented secure access

Bandwidth scalability

Disaster recovery and redundancy

—it may require expensive upgrades later.

Solution: ACG designs for long-term value with security-first architecture, scalable cable infrastructure, and redundancy built in.

Insights & Innovations: The ACG Blog

All Posts
ACG Events
ACG Lifestyle
ACG Projects
Business Community
News and trends

Mark and Ana have grown Access Communications from a one-person shop to a trusted federal contractor.

Older PostsNewer Posts

Let’s Build the Future Together

Partner with ACG for innovative, efficient, and reliable solutions in telecommunications and construction. Contact us today to discuss your project needs.