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An E-Rate Form 470 from Charles E Smith Jewish Day School in Rockville, MD. Providers can bid until Dec 1, 2026.
| Applicant | Charles E Smith Jewish Day School |
|---|---|
| Type | School |
| Location | Rockville, MD |
| County | Montgomery |
| Form 470 number | 270002532 |
| 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 | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 35 each |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
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Read the applicant's full note
Smith Jewish Day School is seeking proposals for thirty-five (35) Cisco Meraki MR57 wireless access points, or equivalent, to replace existing wireless access points with model numbers below MR56.Proposals must identify the manufacturer, model, part number, quantity, unit price, and extended price of each item proposed.
Hardware, licenses, accessories, installation, and configuration, where requested, must be itemized separately. Bidders proposing equivalent equipment must provide technical specifications demonstrating equivalency and describe compatibility with the schools existing network, including any additional components or licenses required.All proposals and questions must reference the Form 470 application number and be submitted by email to Ryan Aqui at [contact in the Form 470], with a copy to [contact in the Form 470] are accepted until November 6, 2026 at 4:00 pm EST.All proposals should include a proposed contract or legally binding agreement for the requested equipment and services.
Proposers should identify the E-Rate eligible percentage of each item and separately identify any ineligible costs.Proposals must specifically address the equipment and services requested in this Form 470. Proposals consisting of a general or encyclopedic list of the service providers products and services without identifying the specific items proposed may be disqualified.At the time of proposal submission, service providers should have a valid Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) or provide documentation showing that they have begun the process of obtaining one from USAC.
Failure to provide either may result in disqualification.All bids must offer the Lowest Corresponding Price in accordance with applicable E-Rate requirements. Any free equipment or services must be clearly identified and comply with applicable E-Rate requirements.The school reserves the right to award all, none, or part of this solicitation.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Charles E Smith Jewish Day School had $63,203 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 40% E-Rate discount, from Zayo Group, LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | Zayo Group, LLC | $35,761 | 2 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Zayo Group, LLC | $27,442 | 2 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Zayo Group, LLC | $35,761 | 2 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Zayo Group, LLC | $27,442 | 2 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Orion Network Solutions LLC | $5,508 | 6 | 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.