Loretto Academy - 2026 - Cat 2 - 470

Managed Router Service, vendor owned, for dedicated internet service up to 5/5 Gbps.
Our school is seeking Managed Internal Broadband Services. We want to improve our capabilities to provide fast internet access for our students and staff. We are interested in a cost-efficient solution that will provide fast response to many students and staff seeking information at the same time. We want a solution that includes both ethernet, cable, and Wi-Fi connectivity. We also need the ability to monitor and troubleshoot our network. We also want to ensure that all equipment is available 24/7. We would also like the equipment to be cloud accessible both on and off campus. We will consider different alternatives to accomplish our goal. New equipment must be able to work with our existing equipment. Our school is also seeking funding for all associated costs and fees needed to purchase, install, and use the equipment.
Requested services (1 line item): - Category 2 — Managed Internal Broadband Services — Leased Equipment
State/local procurement requirements: DO NOT CONTACT THE MAIN CONTACT WITH QUESTIONS CONCERNING THIS 470. DIRECT ALL QUESTIONS AND BIDS TO THE TECHNICAL CONTACT IDENTIFIED ABOVE. Initial contact should be via email only. The email subject line should reference the School Name and 470 number. All responses should reference the services on which you are bidding. Proposals should come from a vendor with a SPIN number and include verification that their form 473 (SPAC) is current and up to date. All bids should contain your SPIN, Company Name, and Contact Information. SPAM, Generic and telecom broker inquires will not be considered legitimate inquires or proposals. All proposals/quotes of bidders should separate the eligible and ineligible E-Rate products and services and their associated costs. Vendors are expected to provide Lowest Corresponding Price. ***Proposals will be accepted by a vendor without a SPIN if you are willing to obtain one. Please contact the Client Service Bureau (CSB) at +1 (555) 000-0000 or visit the website: https://www.usac.org/e-rate/service-providers/before-you-begin/
Reference documents (Form 470 / RFP): https://publicdata.usac.org/SL/Prd/Form470/400878/260002444/Original/USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_260002444_CERTIFIED.pdf