Pope Francis 27-28
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An E-Rate Form 470 from POPE FRANCIS Preparatory Inc. in Springfield, MA. Providers can bid until Nov 30, 2026.
| Applicant | POPE FRANCIS Preparatory Inc. |
|---|---|
| Type | School |
| Location | Springfield, MA |
| County | Hampden |
| Form 470 number | 270003240 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 2, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 30, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 1 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 1 each | 5 Gbps to 10 Gbps | 1 |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Routers And Necessary Software And Licenses | 1 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Caching And Necessary Software And Licenses | 1 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 1 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Firewall Service, Components, And Necessary Software And Licenses | 3 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Controllers And Necessary Software And Licenses | 1 each |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
Vendors must send pricing to [contact in the Form 470] services include 5Gb fiber, seeking similar/equivalent/upgrade.Possible inclusion of bundled basic firewall and other similar services.
Read the applicant's full note
Includes additional IP addresses and other similar services.Possibility of bandwidth increases through the life of awarded contract.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)
Vendors must send pricing to [contact in the Form 470] leased equipment:K12usa SS1701A with 10 Gigabit Interface Upgrade and WirelessTrakker: Universal Wireless Support or similar/equivalent All quantities are approximate.
Read the applicant's full note
Request includes, but is not limited to, the items listed and may include other eligible equipment.SPAM and/or robotic responses will not be considered valid bid responses and will be disqualified from consideration.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, POPE FRANCIS Preparatory Inc. had $61,531 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 40% E-Rate discount, from Imperium Data Networks, LLC, Crown Castle Fiber LLC, Networks & More, Inc..
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Managed Wi-Fi | Imperium Data Networks, LLC | $34,939 | 1 | Jun 30, 2030 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Crown Castle Fiber LLC | $25,140 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Networks & More, Inc. | $1,452 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Managed Wi-Fi | Imperium Data Networks, LLC | $34,939 | 1 | Jun 30, 2030 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Crown Castle Fiber LLC | $25,140 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Networks & More, Inc. | $1,320 | 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.