27-NESD
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from Naco Elementary School in Naco, AZ. Providers can bid until Dec 1, 2026.
| Applicant | Naco Elementary School |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Naco, AZ |
| County | Cochise County |
| Form 470 number | 270003521 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 1, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 1 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 4 each | 1 | |
| Network maintenance | Routers | 1 each | 1 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Routers And Necessary Software And Licenses | 1 each |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
--(one) RouterRequesting quotes for upgraded branch router with networking and integrated security to replace the existing WAN router & support current & future bandwidth needs.
Read the applicant's full note
The new router must support up to 10 Gbps throughput, advanced routing and IP sec features, & both SIP based telephony capability & integration w/ the districts existing analog voice environment. Please, include licensing to operate functions compatible with current setup functionality and ready to move up to digital phone service.
Current voice services provided by 4 analog circuits. Labor for Installation, configuration, & testing required. Router Specifications may include: -Capable of 10 Gbps aggregate throughput w/ advanced features enabled (routing, ACLs, QoS). -(2) 10Gigabit SFP+ ports & (4) rj45 ports. -Support for IPv4/IPv6 routing, static routing, OSPF/OSPFv3, & policy based routing. -Support for NAT/PAT, DHCP services, QoS, & ACLbased security. -SNMP, Syslog, SSH, & role based administrative access. -Compatible w/ districts existing Cisco network switches, phones & 10Gbps backbone. -Supports SIP trunk routing functionality for future VoIP migration. -Must operate alongside the existing analog voice router (vendor does not need to terminate analog lines). -Must be rackmountable & include dual power supplies, if available.
Equivalent to Cisco C8375-E-G2 with the required modules to connect to current network. Installation & Configuration: -Delivery, rack/stack, cabling, & optics installation (SFP/SFP+). -WAN configuration to ISP specifications. -Routing, QoS, NAT, ACL, & management configuration. -Enablement of SIP trunk routing features for future use. -Integration w/ the districts existing analog voice router architecture.
Testing & TurnUp: -Bandwidth/performance validation. -Routing tests. -Verification of management access, logging, & monitoring. Documentation & Training:-Asbuilt documentation, include final configuration files. -Administrator training session (operational basics, backups, monitoring). Include 5-year licenses. Provide 3-year warranty & software support.
Must separate Erate eligible & ineligible costs.--Antennas, Connectors (4)Four 10G multimode SFP+ transceivers.Must be compatible w/ the router on this form 470
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Naco Elementary School had $19,320 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 90% E-Rate discount, from Cable One, Inc..
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | Cable One, Inc. | $19,320 | 2 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Cable One, Inc. | $19,320 | 2 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Advanced Network Management, Inc. | $15,661 | 5 | Sep 30, 2026 |
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.