# E-Rate #270001143

Alden Hebron School District 19 Seeks Managed Internal Broadband Services for Existing Network Equipment

**Posted:** September 25, 2026
**Respond By:** October 23, 2026
**Identifier:** 270001143
**NAICS:** 811213, 541512

Alden Hebron School District 19 in Illinois is seeking bids for Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS) to support and maintain its existing network infrastructure.
- Government Buyer:
  - Alden Hebron School District 19, Hebron, McHenry County, Illinois
- OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers):
  - Ubiquiti (network switches and wireless access points)
  - Fortinet (firewall)
  - APC (battery backup/UPS)
- Products/Services Requested:
  - Management and maintenance of:
    - 43 Ubiquiti UAP-AC-HD-US Wave 2 Enterprise access points
    - 24 Ubiquiti 24-port managed Gigabit PoE switches (UBUSW24POE)
    - 1 Ubiquiti 48-port managed Gigabit PoE switch (USW-PRO-48-POE)
    - 1 Fortinet FG-200E firewall
    - 3 APC SMART-APC battery backups (SMX1500RM2UNC)
  - Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS) for all listed equipment
- Notable Requirements:
  - Bidders must comply with E-rate and USAC requirements
  - Equivalent or comparable brands will be considered
  - Vendors must have a valid SPIN and include it in their bid
  - The district may add or remove services as needed
  - Contract options include multi-year, month-to-month, or voluntary extensions
  - Lowest Corresponding Price (LCP) must be offered

### Description

This solicitation is for Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS) for Alden Hebron School District 19. The scope includes managing existing equipment such as firewall, switches, router, cabling, wireless access points, network controller, and UPS battery backup. The district seeks network support and management of current network infrastructure and services eligible under Category 2. Bidders must reference the Form 470 number and comply with local and state procurement guidelines. The district is open to multi-year contracts with voluntary extensions and month-to-month arrangements.

[View original listing](https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270001143/135254/22598550-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_270001143_CERTIFIED.pdf)