Fy27 CAT 2 IC RFP# 2027 0163 IC
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Covenant Christian Academy in Peabody, MA. Providers can bid until Dec 7, 2026.
| Applicant | Covenant Christian Academy |
|---|---|
| Type | School |
| Location | Peabody, MA |
| County | Essex County |
| Form 470 number | 270004138 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 9, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 7, 2026 (25 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 1 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 4 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 2 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 2 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cabling | 3400 feet | 1 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Racks | 1 each |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
Covenant Christian Academy seeks bids for Category Two Internal Connections per attached RFP 2027_0163_IC: (2) HPE Instant On 1960 48G switches or equivalent; (2) HPE Instant On AP32 wireless access points or equivalent; (4) HPE Instant On AP27 wireless access points or equivalent; (4) HPE Instant On AP25 wireless access points or equivalent; approx.
Read the applicant's full note
3,400 ft Cat 6 cabling; (1) Tripp Lite SRW18USG rack or equivalent. Installation and configuration should be included. A physical walkthrough is required before bidding. Vendors must have local presence within 30 miles of the school. Bids are due 12/07/2026; late bids will not be accepted. Email bids to [contact in the Form 470].
Vendors must separate eligible and ineligible costs. Price of eligible products and services will be the primary factor; the most cost-effective bid will be selected using the RFP evaluation criteria (Price 30%, Vendor Reputation 20%, Local Presence 20%, Past Relationship 15%, SPI 15%). Bidders must comply with the Lowest Corresponding Price rule.
Any award is contingent on E-Rate funding approval (FCDL).
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Covenant Christian Academy had $38,641 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 40% E-Rate discount, from Balsam Technologies Inc., Comcast Business Communications.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Balsam Technologies Inc. | $28,830 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Comcast Business Communications | $9,811 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Managed Wi-Fi | Balsam Technologies Inc. | $24,120 | 1 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Comcast Business Communications | $9,811 | 3 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Balsam Technologies Inc. | $8,198 | 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)
Applicant website: covenantchristianacademy.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.