Be ready for BEAD-funded broadband work

HDD tooling and support for underground fiber installation

The Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program (BEAD) is funding broadband projects across the nation. HDD contractors are rising to the occasion and Vermeer is ready to equip your crew.

With rugged drill bits, adaptable drilling systems, reamers and drill rod, Vermeer delivers HDD tooling built for the demands of broadband deployment. Backed by experienced tooling specialists and a strong local dealer network, your HDD crew is ready take on challenging work and make the most of the BEAD opportunities across America.

Challenges of BEAD work

For projects in the BEAD program, HDD crews will face unfamiliar ground conditions, demanding schedules and specific federal requirements. Vermeer helps contractors take on the demands of underground fiber installation with rugged tooling, efficient changeovers and local expertise to match the setup to the job.

Tough ground conditions

Match tooling to the ground. Vermeer offers HDD bits and drilling systems for conditions from soft soil to rock. Find the right HDD bit for your ground conditions.

Demanding schedules

Vermeer HDD tooling specialists and local dealers help you assess ground conditions, select the right tooling and prepare for the work ahead, no matter what drill brand you run.

Navigating BABA regulations

Vermeer helps you navigate Build America, Buy America (BABA) requirements with local dealer support and available product documentation, so you can prepare confidently for BEAD-funded work and count on BABA compliant HDD tooling.

On the ground support

Are Vermeer HDD tooling products compliant with BEAD program requirements?

Yes. Broadband contractors taking on BEAD work need HDD tooling ready for every phase of the bore. Vermeer delivers solutions for pilot drilling, pullback and the drill string in between, helping crews adapt to changing ground, manage wear and keep underground fiber installation moving.

More support for you

BEAD-funded work demands more than a strong bid. Delivering it takes the right equipment, a complete tooling plan and responsive support before the crew mobilizes. Vermeer helps bring it all together, from pre-job planning through the final bore. When the work is ready to move, Vermeer is ready to help you follow through.

Equipment

Preparation starts with a complete lineup of HDD equipment. Equip your utility installation fleet with the right horizontal directional drills, vacuum excavators, mixing systems and reclaimers before the project clock starts.

Tooling

Make sure your complete drill string is ready for varying ground conditions. Audit housings, reamers, pullback tooling, drill rod, adapters and critical wear parts. Use the BEAD tooling readiness checklist to close gaps early and build a setup matched to the ground and the bore.

On-the-ground support

Planning shouldn’t stop at the inventory list. Know where support comes from when something breaks, wears out or runs short mid-project. For BEAD-related fiber work, projects often run in rural or remote areas. Know which Vermeer dealer is closest to the jobsite or locate the nearest HDD tooling suppliers for broadband contractors.