# E-Rate #270001037

Cushing Public Schools Managed Internal Broadband Services and Network Equipment (E-rate Category 2)

**Posted:** September 22, 2026
**Respond By:** October 20, 2026
**Identifier:** 270001037
**NAICS:** 541512, 238210

Cushing Public Schools in Oklahoma is seeking bids for Managed Internal Broadband Services and related network equipment under E-rate Category 2.
- Government Buyer:
  - Cushing Public Schools (Payne County, Oklahoma)
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - Ubiquiti (preferred for network hardware)
  - CyberPower (for UPS)
  - Kopr-Shield (for conductive joint compound)
  - Functional equivalents accepted for all equipment
- Products/Services Requested:
  - Managed Internal Broadband Services (installation, configuration, migration, and removal of old devices)
  - Network hardware including:
    - Ubiquiti USW-Pro-SG-48-PoE switches (19 units)
    - Ubiquiti USW-Pro-Aggregation switches (2 units)
    - Ubiquiti ECS-AGGREGATION switch (1 unit)
    - Ubiquiti U7-Pro-XGS, U7-Pro-Max, U7-Pro-Outdoor wireless access points (total 136 units)
    - Ubiquiti CK-Enterprise wireless controller (1 unit)
    - Ubiquiti UACC-ETH-SP-DIN Ethernet surge protectors (20 units)
    - Ubiquiti UACC-Cable-Patch-Outdoor-C6A-1M-BK patch cables (20 units)
    - Ubiquiti UACC-DAC-SFP10-3M and UACC-DAC-SFP10-1M direct attach cables (21 units)
    - Ubiquiti UACC-OM-SFP28-LR optical modules (10 units)
    - Ubiquiti USP-RPS redundant power supplies (19 units)
    - Ubiquiti USP-Cable (64 units)
    - CyberPower CP1500PFCRM2U & RMCARD205 rackmount UPS (1 unit)
    - Cabling: 6-Strand SM (OS2) Interlocking Aluminum Armored Riser Cable, Category 6A Shielded (F/UTP) Horizontal Drop Cable, armored duplex patch cables
- Unique/Notable Requirements:
  - Mandatory site visits for bidders
  - Bids must cover the entire hardware project and provide documentation of compatibility with the existing Unifi network controller
  - Refurbished equipment and products from FCC-designated national security threat manufacturers are disqualified
  - All bids submitted via the IFCB system; vendors must have a valid E-rate SPIN
  - Installation must include proper grounding, surge protection, and adherence to compatibility/security standards
  - Acceptance of functional equivalents for all equipment

### Description

This solicitation is for managed internal broadband services and related equipment for Cushing Public Schools in Oklahoma. The project includes the procurement of internal connections such as antennas, cabling, switches, wireless access points, and uninterruptable power supplies. Vendors must comply with specific disqualification factors including attending mandatory site visits and providing compatible equipment. The solicitation emphasizes acceptance of functional equivalents and requires bids to be submitted through an online system by the specified deadline.

[View original listing](https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270001037/140057/22578709-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_270001037_CERTIFIED.pdf)