USD211 FY2027 CAT2 Firewall&support
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Norton Unified School DIST 211 in Norton, KS. Providers can bid until Dec 9, 2026.
| Applicant | Norton Unified School DIST 211 |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Norton, KS |
| County | Norton |
| Form 470 number | 270004303 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 11, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 9, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 5 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Firewall Service, Components, And Necessary Software And Licenses | 1 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Firewall Service And Components | 1 each | 3 |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
USD 211 is seeking bids for one Fortinet FortiGate 201G firewall (FG-201G-BDL-950-60) or equivalent, including five years of FortiCare Premium Support and FortiGuard UTP.
Read the applicant's full note
Equipment will be installed at Norton Community High School and serve the district's interconnected campuses. All proposed solutions must be compatible with existing network infrastructure. Vendors must provide itemized E-rate eligible and ineligible pricing and agree to Service Provider Invoice (SPI) billing, invoicing USAC directly for the approved discounted portion.
Additional requirements are outlined in the attached RFP.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Norton Unified School DIST 211 had $13,690 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 70% E-Rate discount, from Nex-Tech, LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | Nex-Tech, LLC | $13,690 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | CDW Government LLC | $28,203 | 4 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Nex-Tech, LLC | $13,690 | 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.