Bossier PSB Category 2 Fy27
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Bossier Parish School DIST in Benton, LA. Providers can bid until Dec 7, 2026.
| Applicant | Bossier Parish School DIST |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Benton, LA |
| County | Bossier |
| Form 470 number | 270004106 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 9, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 7, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 42 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network maintenance | Firewall Service And Components | 4 each | 42 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Firewall Service, Components, And Necessary Software And Licenses | 4 each |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
Please quote the following licenses for the PA firewalls. Email the quotes to [contact in the Form 470] by December 15, 2026. No phone calls, please2-PAN-SVC-PREM-3440-R- Premium support renewal, PA-344 2-PAN-PA-3440-BND- PRECISIONAI-R-PA-3440, Precision Network Security Subscription Renewal
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Bossier Parish School DIST had $3.4 million of E-Rate services before discount, with an 80% E-Rate discount, from Carousel Industries of North America, LLC, Cebridge Telecom LA, LLC, Cequel Communications, LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Carousel Industries of North America, LLC | $2.9 million | 4 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Cebridge Telecom LA, LLC | $496,920 | 3 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Cequel Communications, LLC | $10,260 | 3 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Cebridge Telecom LA, LLC | $496,920 | 3 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Carousel Industries of North America, LLC | $79,459 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Conterra Ultra Broadband, LLC | $17,340 | 1 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Network maintenance | Carousel Industries of North America, LLC | $4,118 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
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)
Applicant website: www.bossierschools.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.