Category 2
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from Oelwein Community School DIST in Oelwein, IA. Providers can bid until Nov 11, 2026.
| Applicant | Oelwein Community School DIST |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Oelwein, IA |
| County | Fayette |
| Form 470 number | 270002016 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 14, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 11, 2026 (21 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 6 |
Networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
Firewall/Router for the H.S. Annex 'Sacred Heart Gym'.Layer 3 aggregation switch for MS, HS, LHLC and WP Elementary. Must have minimum 16 SFP28 slots capable of communicating at either 10Gbs or 25Gbs, and a minimum of 2 QSFP28 ports capable of communication at 100Gbps or 25Gbps. Must have redundant power supply.3 Layer 3 switches with minimum of 16 SFP28 ports capable of 25Gbs and 10Gbs speeds.6 Layer 2 switches with 48 ethernet ports capable of minimum 2.5 Gbe speeds, and a minimum 32 ports capable of 10Gbe speeds. All ports must be capable of POE+++ power delivery. Minimum of four SFP28 ports capable of 25Gbs speeds.4 Layer 2 switches with 24 ethernet ports capable of 2.5 Gbs speeds, at least 8 capable of 10Gbs speeds, and have a minimum of 2x SFP28 ports capble of 25Gbs and 10Gbs speeds.35x access points. Must support WiFi 7 protocols (802.11be), must be capable of 10Gbp uplink speeds, and support 10 WiFi streams. (4x 6Ghz, 4x 5Ghz and 2x 2.4Ghz radios).
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 14 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 35 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Routers And Necessary Software And Licenses | 1 each |
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Oelwein Community School DIST had $55,219 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 70% E-Rate discount, from Data Center Warehouse, MCC Telephony, LLC, East Buchanan Telephone Cooperative, SLD Interim.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Data Center Warehouse | $29,660 | 11 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | MCC Telephony, LLC | $12,000 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | MCC Telephony, LLC | $10,800 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | East Buchanan Telephone Cooperative | $1,379 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | SLD Interim | $1,379 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Data Center Warehouse | $19,863 | 13 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | MCC Telephony, LLC | $12,000 | 2 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | MCC Telephony, LLC | $10,800 | 2 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | MCC Telephony, LLC | $2,520 | 1 | Jun 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.