# E-Rate #270001165

Saginaw Covenant Academy Solicits Managed Internal Broadband Services and Maintenance/Licenses for Ruckus and Fortinet Equipment

**Posted:** September 25, 2026
**Respond By:** October 23, 2026
**Identifier:** 270001165
**NAICS:** 541512

Saginaw Covenant Academy is seeking proposals for managed internal broadband services and maintenance/licenses for existing network equipment under E-rate Category 2.
- Government Buyer: Saginaw Covenant Academy (public school, Saginaw, MI)
- OEMs Highlighted:
  - Ruckus (or equivalent) for wireless access points and controllers
  - Fortinet (or equivalent) for firewall equipment
- Products/Services Requested:
  - Licenses and basic maintenance for:
    - 11 units of CLD-VEWF-1001 (901-R560-US00)
    - 5 units of 901-R575-US00
    - 2 units of CLD-ESNT-APSW-REC1
    - 1 Fortigate 100F firewall (FG-100F-BDL-950-60)
  - Managed internal broadband services (management and cloud hosting for existing wireless and firewall equipment)
  - Basic maintenance for 16 wireless access points, 2 wireless controllers, and 1 firewall service (quantities approximate)
- Unique/Notable Requirements:
  - Compliance with E-rate funding rules and Lowest Corresponding Price (LCP) guidelines
  - Itemization of non-eligible services
  - Active E-rate SPIN and Form 473 certification required
  - Multi-year contracts may be considered
  - All bidders must have active SAM.gov registration
  - School may select more than one provider per service type and reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids

### Description

This solicitation is for licenses related to Category 2 services, specifically Managed Internal Broadband Services and Basic Maintenance/Licenses for existing equipment. The applicant, Saginaw Covenant Academy, is seeking proposals for licenses and not new equipment. Quantities are approximate, and the contract period is from July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2028. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with E-rate funding requirements and includes detailed bid evaluation criteria.

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