Fy27 CAT 1 Internet RFP# 2027 0176 AC
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Broadfording Christian Academy in Hagerstown, MD. Providers can bid until Dec 10, 2026.
| Applicant | Broadfording Christian Academy |
|---|---|
| Type | School |
| Location | Hagerstown, MD |
| County | Washington |
| Form 470 number | 270004511 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 12, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 10, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 1 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 1 each | 1 Gbps to 10 Gbps | 1 |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
Broadfording Christian Academy (BEN 23935), 13535 Broadfording Church Rd, Hagerstown, MD 21740, seeks bids for Internet Access and Data Transmission service per RFP# 2027_0176_AC (attached). Speed range: minimum 1 Gbps, median 2 Gbps, maximum 8 Gbps.
Read the applicant's full note
Please provide pricing for three speed options (minimum, median, maximum). Installation, activation and initial configuration should be included. If any NRC fiber build-out costs in excess of $10,000 are required, please include a 4-year financing option in the bid. All fees and taxes must be included in the original quote; no additional fees may be added after the 471 is filed.
All bids must include the 470 number being bid, vendor name, SPIN/498 ID, vendor address, email and phone; bids without a valid SPIN will not be considered. Separate eligible and ineligible costs and clearly indicate them on the proposal. Pricing must follow the Lowest Corresponding Price rule. Bids are due 12/10/2026; no late bids will be accepted without prior authorization.
Email bids to [contact in the Form 470]. Bid evaluation criteria: Price of eligible products/services 30 (primary factor), Vendor Reputation 20, Local Presence and Support 20, Past Relationship with Vendor 15, SPI Invoicing Method 15. Any award is contingent upon E-Rate funding approval (FCDL) from USAC.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Broadfording Christian Academy had $32,068 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 50% E-Rate discount, from CDW Government LLC, Antietam Cable Television, Inc..
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | CDW Government LLC | $25,609 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Antietam Cable Television, Inc. | $2,741 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Antietam Cable Television, Inc. | $2,639 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Antietam Cable Television, Inc. | $1,079 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | CDW Government LLC | $18,115 | 1 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Antietam Cable Television, Inc. | $2,639 | 2 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Antietam Cable Television, Inc. | $1,079 | 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)
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.