# E-Rate #270000884

Scott County School District 1 Internet Access and Data Transmission Services RFP

**Posted:** September 17, 2026
**Respond By:** October 15, 2026
**Identifier:** 270000884
**NAICS:** 517311

Scott County School District 1 in Austin, Indiana is seeking proposals for Internet Access and Data Transmission Services to support its K-12 operations.
- Government Buyer:
  - Scott County School District 1, Office of Technology
- Products and Services Requested:
  - Symmetrical Internet bandwidth starting at 1 Gbps, scalable up to 3 Gbps
  - Guaranteed throughput to Austin High School
  - Laddered pricing in 1 Gbps increments
  - Approximately 50 public IPv4 addresses, with optional pricing for additional IPv4 and IPv6 addresses
  - Service provider-owned onsite equipment for fiber handoff
  - Installation and initial configuration
- Service Requirements:
  - Service Level Agreement (SLA) guaranteeing 99.99% network availability
    - Commitments for frame/packet loss, latency, jitter
    - 24x7x365 support with two-hour diagnosis and four-hour repair timelines
    - Monthly and annual service reports
  - Optional advanced firewall, DDoS protection, and CIPA-compliant filtering services (priced separately)
- Unique/Notable Requirements:
  - All bids must comply with FCC E-Rate rules and reflect the Lowest Corresponding Price
  - Exclusion of equipment from companies posing national security risks
  - No informational meetings or site visits will be held
  - Procurement is contingent on E-Rate funding approval
  - Contract term is 3 years with up to two optional one-year extensions
- No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation; vendors must provide all necessary equipment and services.

### Description

Scott County School District 1 is seeking Internet Access and Data Transmission Services with symmetrical bandwidth of approximately 1 Gbps scalable to 3 Gbps, guaranteed throughput to the head-end at Austin High School, Indiana, starting July 1, 2027. The contract duration is 3 years with up to two optional one-year extensions. The project requires approximately 50 public IPv4 addresses and bids should include laddered pricing in 1 Gbps increments. No informational meetings or building visits are scheduled, and questions must be submitted by October 5, 2026, with bids due by November 2, 2026.

[View original listing](https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270000884/130532/22559004-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_270000884_CERTIFIED.pdf)