Opportunity
E-Rate #270000316
First Assembly Christian School Seeks Dedicated Fiber Internet Access (1–5 Gbps) with Optional Firewall Services
Posted
August 12, 2026
Respond By
September 09, 2026
Identifier
270000316
NAICS
517311, 517911
First Assembly Christian School in Cordova, TN is seeking proposals for dedicated, symmetrical fiber internet access under E-Rate Category 1. - Internet service must provide a minimum of 1 Gbps bandwidth, with options for 2 Gbps, 3 Gbps, and 5 Gbps; pricing required for each speed tier - Service must be delivered via fiber connection and be symmetrical (equal upload and download speeds) - Optional firewall service should be quoted separately, with and without content filtering - Pricing must include all costs: installation, special construction, managed router lease (if required), and static IP addresses - Vendors must be E-Rate eligible, registered with USAC, and have a current SPAC on file - Proposals must include references, SPIN, and a timeline for service delivery - The school will not accept equipment or services from Huawei, ZTE, or other FCC-covered companies - The contract term is 3 years, with two optional one-year extensions (up to 5 years total) - Bandwidth increases and service modifications are allowed during the contract without penalties - No specific OEMs are named; vendors must specify if they are resellers of last-mile internet service - Evaluation criteria prioritize cost, compliance, references, experience, and implementation timeline
Description
First Assembly Christian School is soliciting proposals for Internet access service to be delivered to their location at 8650 Walnut Grove Rd, Cordova, TN. The school prefers a dedicated, symmetrical fiber-connected internet circuit with a minimum bandwidth of 1 Gbps and may require up to 5 Gbps during the contract term. The contract term is 3 years starting July 1, 2027, with two optional one-year extensions. Vendors must comply with all requirements in the attached RFP, including submission instructions and deadlines, and proposals must include pricing for various bandwidth options with and without firewall service.