Battery Backups FY27
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from Pangburn Public School DIST in Pangburn, AR. Providers can bid until Dec 3, 2026.
| Applicant | Pangburn Public School DIST |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Pangburn, AR |
| County | White |
| Form 470 number | 270003236 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 5, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 3, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 2 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup And Necessary Software And Licenses | 20 each |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
The district is seeking battery replacement for battery back-ups for current owned devices. Existing network switches sit near patch panels but frequently use approximately 7-foot patch cords.
Read the applicant's full note
Replacing those connections with shorter cables will improve rack serviceability, port identification and labeling. The deadline for bid submission is 5pm on the local time of the allowable contract date. Send all bids to the listed email on this 470.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2025, Pangburn Public School DIST had $123,914 of E-Rate services before discount, with an 80% E-Rate discount, from Arkansas K12 LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Arkansas K12 LLC | $123,914 | 8 | Aug 15, 2025 |
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.