# E-Rate #270000879

Botkins Local School District requests 12 APC Smart-UPS X 3kVA units or equivalent with warranty

**Posted:** September 17, 2026
**Respond By:** October 15, 2026
**Identifier:** 270000879
**NAICS:** 423690, 423430

Botkins Local School District in Ohio is seeking bids for uninterruptible power supply (UPS) equipment to support its network infrastructure.
- Government Buyer:
  - Botkins Local School District (Shelby County, Ohio)
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - American Power Conversion (APC) is the specified OEM
  - Equivalent OEMs are permitted if compatibility and equivalence are documented
- Products/Services Requested:
  - 12 units of APC SMX3000LV - Smart-UPS X 3kVA Rack/Tower Convertible 4U (or equivalent)
    - Part number: SMX3000LV
    - Must be new equipment
    - Includes necessary software and licenses
    - Requires a three-year manufacturer warranty
- Unique/Notable Requirements:
  - Equipment must be compatible with the existing network
  - Bidders proposing alternatives must provide documentation proving equivalence and compatibility
  - Bids must specify manufacturer, part number/SKU, unit cost, and E-Rate eligibility percentage
  - Bidders must be authorized resellers and provide Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) or proof of application
  - Request is for Category Two internal connections under FCC Form 470 for Funding Year 2027

### Description

The Botkins Local School District is seeking to purchase 12 units of APC SMX3000LV - Smart-UPS X 3kVA Rack/Tower Convertible 4U or equivalent. All equipment must be new and include a three-year manufacturer warranty. Proposals must provide documentation if the equipment differs from the requested model, demonstrating equivalence and compatibility with the existing network. Bids must clearly show the manufacturer, part number/SKU, unit cost, and the percentage of cost eligible under E-Rate rules. Bidders must provide their SPIN or proof of application and documentation of being an authorized reseller.

[View original listing](https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270000879/129904/22554350-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_270000879_CERTIFIED.pdf)