2027 16021442 Salem Academy Charter School
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Salem Academy Charter School in Salem, MA. Providers can bid until Dec 7, 2026.
| Applicant | Salem Academy Charter School |
|---|---|
| Type | School |
| Location | Salem, MA |
| County | Essex |
| Form 470 number | 270000728 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 9, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 7, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 1 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 4 each | ||
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 1 each | 50 Mbps to 25 Gbps | 1 |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup And Necessary Software And Licenses | 3 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Firewall Service, Components, And Necessary Software And Licenses | 1 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup | 3 each | 1 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cabling | 10000 feet | 1 | |
| Network maintenance | Switches | 4 each | 1 |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
Entity Location-Salem Academy Charter School 45 Congress Street Salem, MA 01970BID SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTSPlease submit all bids to the designated Technical Contact listed on the FCC Form 470.
Read the applicant's full note
Include the Applicant/School or Library name AND FCC Form 470 number in the subject line of the bid submission.The Technical Contact listed on this FCC Form 470 is responsible for responding to vendor questions, collecting vendor bids, and coordinating the distribution of bids to the Applicant. All vendor questions, responses, and bid submissions must be communicated in writing via the Technical Contact email address listed on the FCC Form 470.If a Consultant is listed, the Consultant does not evaluate bids, select vendors, or make decisions regarding the services or equipment sought.
The Applicant makes all bid evaluations, vendor selections, and procurement decisions.The deadline for bid submission is 28 days after the FCC Form 470 certification date, unless a different deadline is specified in an accompanying RFP or the deadline is extended through an amendment made available to all prospective bidders.
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
Entity Location-Salem Academy Charter School 45 Congress Street Salem, MA 01970--------------------------Seeking pricing solutions for the following: (Cabling) 10,000 Linear ft. or Cat6 cabling. (4) Switches- Aruba 48 port POE model or equivalent.
Read the applicant's full note
(3) UPS- American Power Conversion models or equivalent.--------------------------Seeking Licensing solutions only for the following: (1) SonicWall NSA 3800 Total Secure Advanced Edition or equivalent.--------------------------BID SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTSPlease submit all bids to the designated Technical Contact listed on the FCC Form 470.
Include the Applicant/School or Library name AND FCC Form 470 number in the subject line of the bid submission.The Technical Contact listed on this FCC Form 470 is responsible for responding to vendor questions, collecting vendor bids, and coordinating the distribution of bids to the Applicant. All vendor questions, responses, and bid submissions must be communicated in writing via the Technical Contact email address listed on the FCC Form 470.If a Consultant is listed, the Consultant does not evaluate bids, select vendors, or make decisions regarding the services or equipment sought.
The Applicant makes all bid evaluations, vendor selections, and procurement decisions.The deadline for bid submission is 28 days after the FCC Form 470 certification date, unless a different deadline is specified in an accompanying RFP or the deadline is extended through an amendment made available to all prospective bidders.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Salem Academy Charter School had $67,192 of E-Rate services before discount, with an 80% E-Rate discount, from Coquina Labs Inc., Crown Castle Fiber LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Coquina Labs Inc. | $38,512 | 3 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Crown Castle Fiber LLC | $28,680 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Crown Castle Fiber LLC | $28,680 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
From USAC funding request data (FCC Form 471). Costs are the amounts requested before the E-Rate discount.
Read the full Form 470 on USAC (PDF)
Source: E-Rate FCC Form 470 data published by USAC (Universal Service Administrative Company) on opendata.usac.org, read once a day and shown as published, without warranty. Always read the full Form 470 and any RFP before you respond, and follow the competitive bidding rules of the E-Rate program.