Desert Star Academy 470 2027
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Desert Star Academy Inc in Fort Mohave, AZ. Providers can bid until Nov 25, 2026.
| Applicant | Desert Star Academy Inc |
|---|---|
| Type | School |
| Location | Fort Mohave, AZ |
| County | Mohave |
| Form 470 number | 270002814 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 25, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 1 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network maintenance | Cabling | 15000 feet | 4 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cabling | 1000 feet | 4 | |
| Network maintenance | Switches | 4 each | 4 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup And Necessary Software And Licenses | 2 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cabling | 15000 feet | 4 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cabling | 36000 feet | 4 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Racks | 2 each | ||
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 4 each | 1 Gbps to 10 Gbps | 4 |
| Network maintenance | Cabling | 36000 feet | 4 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cabling | 5 feet | 4 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 4 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Wireless Access Points | 30 each | 4 | |
| Network maintenance | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup | 2 each | 4 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 30 each |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
Pricing for Fiber Optic Internet Access shall be provided in 1Gbps increments from the minimum to the maximum bandwidth specified above, up to 10Gbps. We are seeking [1,3,5] year contract options.
Read the applicant's full note
[3 or 5 years] contracts should allow for upgrades to quoted bandwidth throughout the terms of the contract. Eligible costs include monthly charges, special construction, installation and activation charges, software, modulating electronics and other equipment necessary to make a Category One wired or wireless broadband service functional (Network Equipment), and maintenance and operation charges, including costs for software needed for the operation of or maintenance of Network Equipment.
Network Equipment and maintenance and operation costs for existing networks are eligible. A method to report service outages and receive basic technical support without additional service fees, and a service level agreement. The cost to provide Internet Access (Bandwidth). Bidder's price shall include the following:a. The available bandwidth should be a minimum of 1Gbps. b.
The service hand-off shall be directly to the Owner's supplied Local Area Network.c. Construction & Installation- Trenching, boring, plowing. Installation of conduit, handholes, vaults, poles, and fiber cable, splicing, termination, and labeling. d. Testing & Acceptancee. Project Management f. SPI Invoicing Contracts are valid only if E-Rate funding is awarded.
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
To ensure a fair, open, and competitive bidding process and that all vendors receive identical information, all questions, communications, and bid submissions related to this Form 470 must be submitted by email to [contact in the Form 470].
Read the applicant's full note
Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Bids must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. MST on the Allowable Contract Date (ACD).All vendors must complete and submit the E-Rate Service Provider Bid Response Worksheet with their proposal. Failure to submit the completed worksheet may result in disqualification. There will be no bidders conference, job walk, or product/service demonstrations, either in person or remotely.Vendors must comply with all requirements and specifications contained in the attached RFP and all associated solicitation documents.
Failure to comply with any stated requirement may result in disqualification. Quantities identified on FCC Form 470 are estimates only and do not constitute a commitment to purchase or guarantee that any quantity will be awarded.Vendors must not be debarred, suspended, or otherwise prohibited from participating in public procurement.
The Applicant reserves the right to reject any bid that does not meet applicable eligibility or procurement requirements.To ensure that all bidders receive the same information and have an equal opportunity to respond, the Applicant will communicate solicitation-related information, including addenda, clarifications, questions and answers, and revisions to the Form 470 or associated bid documents, exclusively through the USAC EPC Portal.
Service providers are solely responsible for regularly monitoring the EPC Portal for updates, amendments, clarifications, and other information related to this solicitation. The Applicant will not be responsible for a vendors failure to review or receive information posted in the EPC Portal.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Desert Star Academy Inc had $146,188 of E-Rate services before discount, with an 80% E-Rate discount, from 365 Managed IT, LLC, Transworld Network, LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | 365 Managed IT, LLC | $113,502 | 5 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Transworld Network, LLC | $32,686 | 2 | 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)
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.