Section 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 its request for a corrective or operational SPIN change with the Administrator no later than the invoice filing deadline as defined by § 54.627 . 84 FR 54979 , Oct. 11, 2019, as amended at 89 FR 1846 , Jan. 11, 2024 84 FR 54979 , 11/12/2019; 89 FR 1846 , 2/12/2024