Opportunity
City of Sebastian MyVendorLink #28-0001-KCD
Internet Service and Leased Lit Fiber with Managed Layer 3 Internet and Bundled UTM for Manatee County School District
Posted
September 16, 2026
Respond By
October 29, 2026
Identifier
28-0001-KCD
NAICS
517311, 517919
This opportunity is for USAC-approved vendors to provide Internet Service and Leased Lit Fiber with Fully Managed Layer 3 Internet and Bundled Unified Threat Management (UTM) to the Manatee County School District in Florida. - Government Buyer: - Manatee County School District (Florida) - Vendors & OEMs: - No specific OEMs or manufacturers are named; open to all USAC-approved providers - Products/Services Requested: - Internet Service and Leased Lit Fiber - Fully Managed Layer 3 Internet Service - Bundled Unified Threat Management (UTM) - No part numbers or quantities specified - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Must comply with FCC E-rate program rules - Services must be fully managed and include security features (UTM) - Open to all qualified USAC-approved vendors - Technical Information: - Services must support telecommunications and information needs for eligible schools and libraries - Managed Layer 3 Internet and UTM are required for secure connectivity
Description
The School District of Manatee County is seeking proposals from USAC approved and qualified firms to provide Internet Service and Leased Lit Fiber in accordance with E-rate program rules. The services include Fully Managed Layer 3 Internet Service with Bundled UTM. The procurement aims to support telecommunications and information services for schools and libraries under the FCC's E-rate program. The solicitation is a Request for Proposal with submissions accepted online.