FY2027 Cat2 Elementary Schools Network Switch Upgrades
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from East Noble School Corporation in Kendallville, IN. Providers can bid until Nov 12, 2026.
| Applicant | East Noble School Corporation |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Kendallville, IN |
| County | Noble County |
| Form 470 number | 270002082 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 12, 2026 (22 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 9 |
Networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
We are requesting funding to upgrade network switches in our elementary schools that have reached their end of service date. We are also requesting funding to upgrade a firewall that will reach its end of service date in December 2026 at our Communications Coordinator Office. We are also requesting funding to access points to add needed capacity in areas of the building currently not covered.
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Firewall Service, Components, And Necessary Software And Licenses | 1 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 3 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 33 each |
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, East Noble School Corporation had $387,557 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 70% E-Rate discount, from CDW Government LLC, MCC Telephony, LLC, Vital Computing, LLC, MWM, LLC and others.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | CDW Government LLC | $134,742 | 1 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | MCC Telephony, LLC | $59,083 | 2 | Jul 1, 2028 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Vital Computing, LLC | $52,595 | 5 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | MWM, LLC | $36,354 | 1 | Jul 1, 2031 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Vital Computing, LLC | $33,655 | 4 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Vital Computing, LLC | $30,128 | 3 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | CDW Government LLC | $22,126 | 1 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Ligonier Telephone Co., Inc. | $14,571 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Ligonier Telephone Co., Inc. | $4,302 | 2 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | CDW Government LLC | $71,386 | 5 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | MWM, Inc | $47,578 | 1 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | MCC Telephony, LLC | $39,599 | 3 | 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)
Applicant website: www.eastnoble.net
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.