FY27 Network Switches
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from Oconee County School District in Watkinsville, GA. Providers can bid until Nov 25, 2026.
| Applicant | Oconee County School District |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Watkinsville, GA |
| County | Oconee County |
| Form 470 number | 270002766 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 25, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 17 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 97 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 97 each |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
District is seeking bids for the following: (95) S4P41A HPE Aruba CX6300M 48 Port Switch (32 1G Ports & 16 5G Ports)(2) R8S92A HPE Aruba CX6300M 24 Port SFP+ Switch(97) R8S92A HPE Aruba 1050W Power Supply(97) R0M46A HPE Aruba 0.65m Copper Cable or R0M47A HPE Aruba 3m Copper CableAruba equipment preferred.
Read the applicant's full note
Installation, configuration, and cabling of equipment will be part of the project, as well. RFP has been included.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Oconee County School District had $127,670 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 50% E-Rate discount, from BellSouth Telecommunications, LLC, Cirrus Networks, Inc., Charter Communications Operating, LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | BellSouth Telecommunications, LLC | $95,418 | 3 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cirrus Networks, Inc. | $23,852 | 8 | Dec 31, 2026 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Charter Communications Operating, LLC | $8,400 | 4 | Jun 30, 2030 |
| 2025 | Internet access | BellSouth Telecommunications, LLC | $95,418 | 3 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | SHI International Corpo. | $15,661 | 6 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Charter Communications Operating, LLC | $8,400 | 4 | Jun 30, 2030 |
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.oconeeschools.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.