Fy27 CAT 2 IC RFP# 2027 0176 IC
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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 | 270004523 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 8 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 15 each | ||
| 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 | 30 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cabling | feet | 1 |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
Broadfording Christian Academy (BEN 23935), 13535 Broadfording Church Rd, Hagerstown, MD 21740, seeks bids for Internal Connections per RFP# 2027_0176_IC (attached): (1) Netgear Insight license renewal for 30 existing Netgear WAX615 wireless access points or equivalent (current licenses expire 12/22/26), no installation; (2) SonicWall NSA2700 firewall 3-year license renewal or equivalent, quantity 1 (current license expires 4/14/27), no installation; (3) 8 Netgear M4300 switches or equivalent, with installation; (4) 15 Netgear WAX615 wireless access points or equivalent, with installation; (5) 1,000 CAT 6 cables of various sizes, with installation.
Read the applicant's full note
Local presence within 30 miles is required to bid. All bids must include the 470 number being bid, vendor name, SPIN/498 ID, vendor address, email and phone. 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.