2027 Master USETPA 470
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from US Educational Technology Purchasing Alliance (USETPA) in Tuckasegee, NC. Providers can bid until Nov 6, 2026.
| Applicant | US Educational Technology Purchasing Alliance (USETPA) |
|---|---|
| Type | Consortium |
| Location | Tuckasegee, NC |
| County | Jackson |
| Form 470 number | 270001547 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 9, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 6, 2026 (16 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 3748 |
Internet access (Category 1)
The attached RFP is issued to create convenience contracts for various E-Rate-eligible products. Please see RFP for details. Total quantities to be determined by entity need. The USETPA is only authorized to seek bids and not order services. As per E-Rate rules, additional members may be added so long as membership is accepted before the applicant files their 471. For non-E-Rate purposes, contracts are open for use by all schools, libraries and local government entities as defined by applicable state laws. This RFP is issued with the express intent to add additional members after the initial RFP and 470 have been issued and contracts awarded. Users of contract should seek guidance to confirm eligibility.Wil;l consider bids for internet bundled with firewallAll questions and bids must be directed to the USETPA as per the RFP instructions. Directly contacting any member of the consortium regarding this 470 will automatically result in the bid's disqualification.
Networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
The attached RFP is issued to create convenience contracts for various E-Rate-eligible products. Please see RFP for details. Total quantities to be determined by entity need. The USETPA is only authorized to seek bids and not order services. As per E-Rate rules, additional members may be added so long as membership is accepted before the applicant files their 471. For non-E-Rate purposes, contracts are open for use by all schools, libraries and local government entities as defined by applicable state laws. This RFP is issued with the express intent to add additional members after the initial RFP and 470 have been issued and contracts awarded. Users of contract should seek guidance to confirm eligibility.For MIBS- equipment should be as quoted above and should clearly state if it includes remote or on-site management.All questions and bids must be directed to the USETPA as per the RFP instructions. Directly contacting any member of the consortium regarding this 470 will automatically result in the bid's disqualification.
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Caching And Necessary Software And Licenses | 9999 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup | 9999 each | 5000 | |
| Network maintenance | Firewall Service And Components | 9999 each | 5000 | |
| Internet access | Leased Lit Fiber | 5000 each | 0.05 Mbps to 76800.00 Mbps | 5000 |
| Network maintenance | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 9999 each | 5000 | |
| Internet access | Standalone Internet Access Service | 0.05 Mbps to 102400.00 Mbps | 5000 | |
| Internet access | Leased Dark Fiber | 5000 fiber strands | 5000 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Firewall Service, Components, And Necessary Software And Licenses | 9999 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Controllers And Necessary Software And Licenses | 9999 each | ||
| Internet access | Standalone Data Transmission Service | 5000 each | 0.05 Mbps to 102400.00 Mbps | 5000 |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cabling | 9999 feet | 5000 | |
| Network maintenance | Switches | 9999 each | 5000 | |
| Network maintenance | Caching | 9999 each | 5000 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Racks | 9999 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 9999 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Wireless Controllers | 9999 each | 5000 | |
| Network maintenance | Wireless Access Points | 9999 each | 5000 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 9999 each | 5000 | |
| Internet access | Category One Network Equipment | 5000 each | 0.05 Mbps to 102400.00 Mbps | 5000 |
| Network maintenance | Routers | 9999 each | 5000 | |
| Internet access | Category One Maintenance And Operations | 5000 each | 0.05 Mbps to 102400.00 Mbps | 5000 |
| Network maintenance | Racks | 9999 each | 5000 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 9999 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup And Necessary Software And Licenses | 9999 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Cabling | 9999 feet | 5000 |
2 more lines in the Form 470.
Read the full Form 470 on USAC (PDF)
Applicant website: www.usetpa.org
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.