LearningCenterfortheDeaf-C1C2-FY27
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from Learning Center for Deaf in Framingham, MA. Providers can bid until Dec 7, 2026.
| Applicant | Learning Center for Deaf |
|---|---|
| Type | School |
| Location | Framingham, MA |
| County | Middlesex |
| Form 470 number | 270004015 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 9, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 7, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 1 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network maintenance | Switches | 20 each | 1 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 20 each | ||
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 1 each | 100 Mbps to 1 Gbps | 1 |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
ALL QUESTIONS/BIDS SHOULD BE COPIED TO [contact in the Form 470] !Currently has and seeking pricing for 100MB Cable connection or similar/equivalent/upgrade for service at 41 Taylor St STE 202 Springfield, MA 01103Quantities may be approximate.
Read the applicant's full note
Possible inclusion of bundled basic firewall and other similar services. May include additional IP addresses and other similar services. Possibility of bandwidth increases through the life of awarded contract. Internet requests may be Leased Lit Fiber, ISP only, Transport only, or both Transport and Internet. Installation (including special construction), Initial Configuration, Cloud-based services, Maintenance and Technical Support are potential requests if needed.
SPAM and/or robotic responses will not be considered valid bid responses and will be disqualified from consideration.
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
ALL QUESTIONS/REQUESTS/BIDS SHOULD BE COPIED TO [contact in the Form 470]!Seeking pricing for 20 TP-Link JetStream TL-SG3452X switches or equivalent.No installation or licenses needed.Quantities are approximate.
Read the applicant's full note
Request may include installation, configuration, along with any necessary software, licenses, warranties, and fees. All other networking components (equipment and/or services) not listed but necessary to complete these projects are also being sought including management cards, transceivers, modules, power supplies, cables, antennas, converters and related, additional cabling, racks, routers, UPS/Battery back-up, and controllers, modules, cabling CAT 6 drops and other related items for the projects.
Additional items will be determined by individual evaluation. Manufacturer preference may change at the applicant's discretion.SPAM and/or robotic responses will not be considered valid bid responses and will be disqualified from consideration as will quotes that do not specifically address the products/services listed in this request.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Learning Center for Deaf had $44,839 of E-Rate services before discount, with an 80% E-Rate discount, from RCN Telecom Services of Massachusetts, LLC, GHA Technologies, Inc, Comcast Business Communications.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | RCN Telecom Services of Massachusetts, LLC | $21,120 | 5 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | GHA Technologies, Inc | $20,360 | 12 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Comcast Business Communications | $2,279 | 4 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | RCN Telecom Services of Massachusetts, LLC | $1,080 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | RCN Telecom Services of Massachusetts, LLC | $21,120 | 5 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Data Center Warehouse | $4,504 | 4 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Comcast Business Communications | $2,518 | 2 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | RCN Telecom Services of Massachusetts, LLC | $1,305 | 2 | 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.