SAILS 470 FY28-30 Internet
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from S.a.i.l.s., Incorporated in Lakeville, MA. Providers can bid until Nov 1, 2026.
| Applicant | S.a.i.l.s., Incorporated |
|---|---|
| Type | Consortium |
| Location | Lakeville, MA |
| County | Plymouth County |
| Form 470 number | 270001449 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 4, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 1, 2026 (11 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 32 |
Internet access (Category 1)
The SAILS Library Network is seeking telecommunications services for 23 libraries. Minimum line speed should be 300 Mbps and maximum should be 1 Gbps. The lines are for telecommunications only, connecting the libraries to the main computer via VPN connections established either through a Fortinet firewall or FortiClient VPN client. Each line should have a fixed IP address. SAILS will accept proposals for a multi-year contract of service providing the network may choose to increase bandwidth for all or some of the libraries at any point in the contract period. If a bandwidth upgrade is requested mid-contract the term length does not reset or renew. Preference will be given for contracts allowing for a cancellation of service without penalty.All solutions must include installation and initial configuration (if needed) and a method to report service outages and receive basic technical support without additional service fees. Vendor must provide the ability to provide telephone support 24 X 7 and provide on site technical support and service 7 days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at library sites. Library NameStreet AddressCityPhoneSAILS - Attleboro Public Library74 N Main StAttleboro(508) 222-0157SAILS - Berkley Public Library3 N Main StBerkley(508) 822-3329SAILS - Bridgewater Public Library15 South StreetBridgewater(508) 697-3331SAILS - Carver Public Library2 Meadowbrook WayCarver(508) 866-3415SAILS - Easton - Main53 North Main StEaston(508) 238-2000SAILS - Fiske Library110 Randall RdWrentham(508) 384-5440SAILS - Foxboro Boyden Library10 Bird StFoxboro(508) 543-1245SAILS - Hanson Public Library132 Maquan StHanson(781) 293-2151SAILS - Lakeville Free Public Library4 Precinct StreetLakeville(508) 947-9028SAILS - Mansfield Public Library255 Hope St.Mansfield(508) 261-7380SAILS - Marion Elizabeth Taber Library8 Spring StMarion(508) 748-1252SAILS - Mattapoisett Public Library7 Barstow StMattapoisett(508) 758-4171SAILS - Middleboro Public Library102 N Main StMiddleboro(508) 946-2470SAILS - Norfolk Public Library139 Main StNorfolk(508) 528-3380SAILS - Norton Public Library68 E Main StNorton(508) 285-0265SAILS - Pembroke Public Library142 Center StPembroke(781) 293-6771SAILS - Plympton Public Library248 Main StPlympton(781) 585-4551SAILS - Rochester Joseph Plumb Memorial Library17 Constitution WayRochester(508)763-8600SAILS - Seekonk Public Library410 Newman AveSeekonk(508) 336-8230SAILS - Somerset Public Library1464 County StreetSomerset(508) 646-2829SAILS - Swansea Public Library69 Main StSwansea(508) 674-9609SAILS - Taunton Public Library12 Pleasant St.Taunton508-821-1410SAILS - West Bridgewater Public Library80 Howard StWest Bridgewater(508) 894-1255
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Standalone Data Transmission Service | 23 each | 300.00 Mbps to 1024.00 Mbps | 23 |
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, S.a.i.l.s., Incorporated had $78,428 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 56% E-Rate discount, from Comcast Cable Communications, LLC, Harbor Networks.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | Comcast Cable Communications, LLC | $61,807 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Managed Wi-Fi | Harbor Networks | $16,621 | 0 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Comcast Cable Communications, LLC | $53,484 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Managed Wi-Fi | Harbor Networks | $19,742 | 0 | Jun 30, 2028 |
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.sailsinc.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.