2027 E-Rate Network Equipment Enterprise Software Maintenance and Services (Cisco Equipment)
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from Los Angeles Unified School District in Los Angeles, CA. Providers can bid until Dec 1, 2026.
| Applicant | Los Angeles Unified School District |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Los Angeles, CA |
| County | Los Angeles |
| Form 470 number | 270003329 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 1, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 1043 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Routers And Necessary Software And Licenses | 117 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Controllers And Necessary Software And Licenses | 499 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Routers And Necessary Software And Licenses | 23 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Routers | 667 each | 667 | |
| Network maintenance | Routers | 117 each | 118 | |
| Managed Wi-Fi | Existing Equipment | 750 | ||
| Network maintenance | Routers | 23 each | 23 | |
| Network maintenance | Wireless Controllers | 499 each | 499 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Routers And Necessary Software And Licenses | 667 each |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
The Los Angeles Unified School District (District) is seeking bids from qualified firms to provide Category Two Internal Connections software-based services (such as Cisco SMARTnet or a functionally equivalent support service) for the District's Cisco ISR4451 routers, Cisco 8300 routers, Cisco C9300 routers, and Cisco C9800 wireless controllers.
Read the applicant's full note
Clarifying note: the Cisco C9300 routers may also be classified as switches, but are being used by the District as routers.Quantities listed under this 470 are best estimates based upon the total number of E-Rate eligible internal connections at E-Rate eligible locations and are subject to change. Please review all IFB documents for detailed information on services being sought as well as all bidding requirements including minimum submittal requirements and disqualification factors.
SPAM and/or robotic responses will not be considered valid bid responses and will be disqualified from consideration.With this procurement LAUSD is primarily seeking internal connections services. However, LAUSD is also posting in the categories of managed internal broadband services and basic maintenance of internal connections in the event USAC and the awarded service provider(s) determine there is cross-over in the categories of service.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Los Angeles Unified School District had $78.7 million of E-Rate services before discount, with a 90% E-Rate discount, from AT&T Corp., Vector Resources, Inc., ConvergeOne, Inc., AAA Network Solutions, Inc. and others.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | AT&T Corp. | $31.6 million | 3 | Mar 14, 2028 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Vector Resources, Inc. | $14.4 million | 3 | Nov 10, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | ConvergeOne, Inc. | $12.1 million | 3 | Nov 10, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | ConvergeOne, Inc. | $10.8 million | 3 | Nov 10, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | ConvergeOne, Inc. | $6.4 million | 3 | Nov 10, 2027 |
| 2026 | Managed Wi-Fi | AAA Network Solutions, Inc. | $2.0 million | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | AAA Network Solutions, Inc. | $308,499 | 4 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | AAA Network Solutions, Inc. | $286,036 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | AAA Network Solutions, Inc. | $222,642 | 4 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | AAA Network Solutions, Inc. | $207,851 | 4 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | CDW Government LLC | $141,800 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Crown Castle Fiber LLC | $96,080 | 2 | Feb 13, 2028 |
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.