SJLA 2027-C2 Switch
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An E-Rate Form 470 from St James Parish School DIST in Lutcher, LA. Providers can bid until Dec 9, 2026.
| Applicant | St James Parish School DIST |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Lutcher, LA |
| County | St James |
| Form 470 number | 270001979 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 11, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 9, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 11 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network maintenance | Switches | 521 each | 11 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 120 each | 11 | |
| Network maintenance | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 120 each | 11 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 521 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 120 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Switches | 120 each | 11 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 640 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Switches | 640 each | 11 | |
| Managed Wi-Fi | Existing Equipment | 11 |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
Requesting proposals for network switches and associated software and licenses, transceivers, and modules.
Read the applicant's full note
Offeror requested to include all necessary cabling, licenses, connectors, components, installation, configuration, travel, per diem, shipping and any other applicable fees. The applicant is seeking bundled warranty and licenses including manufacturer maintenance support services (MSS) for equipment listed in the RFP and proposed solutions may include products and services defined as BMIC and/or MIBS in the E-Rate Eligible Services list.
The applicant is not seeking standalone BMIC or MIBS solutions. See RFP for further details.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, St James Parish School DIST had $294,537 of E-Rate services before discount, with an 85% E-Rate discount, from Lockstep Technology Group LLC, Advanced Tel., LLC..
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Lockstep Technology Group LLC | $200,677 | 2 | Sep 30, 2029 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Advanced Tel., LLC. | $66,631 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Advanced Tel., LLC. | $27,230 | 5 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Transformyx, LLC | $328,857 | 5 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Advanced Tel., LLC. | $66,242 | 3 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Advanced Tel., LLC. | $27,231 | 5 | 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.