FY27 SHESC Cat 2 FW License
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from Smoky Hill/Central Kansas Education Service Center #629 in Salina, KS. Providers can bid until Nov 26, 2026.
| Applicant | Smoky Hill/Central Kansas Education Service Center #629 |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Salina, KS |
| County | Saline |
| Form 470 number | 270002003 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 26, 2026 (25 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 3 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network maintenance | Firewall Service And Components | 2 each | 2 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Firewall Service, Components, And Necessary Software And Licenses | 2 each |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
USD 629 SH/CKESC requests bids on the following:Quantity 2 - Sophos Xstream Protection - Subscription License Renewal - 1 License - 1 Year Academic XS230012ZZREAA licenses or equivalent. Please include options for 3 & 5 yr licensing periods as well.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Smoky Hill/Central Kansas Education Service Center #629 had $33,771 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 90% E-Rate discount, from Nex-Tech, LLC, Twotrees Technologies.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | Nex-Tech, LLC | $10,023 | 7 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Twotrees Technologies | $9,348 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Nex-Tech, LLC | $6,000 | 13 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Managed Wi-Fi | Twotrees Technologies | $6,000 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Managed Wi-Fi | Twotrees Technologies | $2,400 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Nex-Tech, LLC | $10,023 | 7 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Twotrees Technologies | $9,348 | 1 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Nex-Tech, LLC | $6,000 | 13 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Twotrees Technologies | $2,100 | 16 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Frugal, Inc. | $1,364 | 3 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Managed Wi-Fi | Twotrees Technologies | $895 | 1 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Managed Wi-Fi | Twotrees Technologies | $895 | 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)
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.