# E-Rate #270001032

Tioga School District 15 solicits bids for network switches, wireless access points, and UPS equipment (E-Rate Category 2)

**Posted:** September 22, 2026
**Respond By:** October 20, 2026
**Identifier:** 270001032
**NAICS:** 238210, 423690

Tioga School District 15 in North Dakota is requesting bids for E-Rate Category 2 network infrastructure upgrades and maintenance.
- Government Buyer:
  - Tioga School District 15 (Williams County, ND)
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - Ruckus (network switches and wireless access points)
  - American Power Conversion (APC) (UPS equipment)
  - Equivalent products from other manufacturers are permitted
- Products/Services Requested:
  - Three network switches (Ruckus ICX8200-48PF x2, ICX8200-24P x1, or equivalent)
  - Ten Ruckus R670 wireless access points or equivalent
  - Five APC SMT1500RM2UC 2U rack mount UPS units or equivalent
  - Five replacement batteries for APC SMT1500RM2UC or equivalent
  - Management licenses/support for new devices
  - Installation and initial configuration services
- Unique/Notable Requirements:
  - All products must be compatible with the district's current network
  - Building walk-through required before bidding
  - Installation and initial configuration included
  - Equivalent products are allowed if they meet specifications
- Main OEMs highlighted: Ruckus and APC
- Opportunity open to vendors able to provide installation, configuration, and ongoing support

### Description

Tioga School District 15 is soliciting bids for Category 2 services involving Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections. The procurement includes switches compatible with the current network, with a quantity of 3 units from the vendor Ruckus. A building walk-through is required before bidding to ensure compatibility. The solicitation is certified and bids must be submitted by October 20, 2026.

[View original listing](https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270001032/134690/22577077-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_270001032_CERTIFIED.pdf)