# E-Rate #270001168

Internet Access and Data Transmission Services for Northeastern Wayne School Corporation

**Posted:** September 25, 2026
**Respond By:** October 23, 2026
**Identifier:** 270001168
**NAICS:** 517311

Northeastern Wayne School Corporation is seeking proposals for Internet Access and Data Transmission Services to support its school district network.
- Government Buyer:
  - Northeastern Wayne School Corporation (Northeastern Wayne Schools)
  - Key contacts: Brandon Perkins (Technology Analyst), Kelly Duncan
- Products/Services Requested:
  - Symmetrical Internet bandwidth of 2 Gbps, scalable up to 4-5 Gbps, with guaranteed throughput to the district's head-end at Northeastern High School
  - 15+ public IPv4 addresses, with optional IPv6 pricing
  - Onsite equipment for service hand-off, owned by the service provider
  - Installation and initial configuration for five district entities
- Service Requirements:
  - Service Level Agreement (SLA) with 99.99% network availability, frame/packet loss, latency, jitter commitments
  - 24x7x365 trouble reporting, two-hour diagnosis, four-hour repair commitments, monthly/annual service reports
  - Compliance with E-Rate program rules, FCC and state regulations
  - Pricing must include all costs, taxes, surcharges, and fees, and reflect Lowest Corresponding Price and government discounts
  - No automatic renewal or evergreen clauses; contract term of 1-5 years with possible voluntary extensions
- Unique/Notable Requirements:
  - Preference for E-Rate SPI invoicing
  - Detailed SLA commitments and references required
  - Optional IPv6 address pricing
  - Onsite equipment must be provided by the vendor
- No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to all qualified providers.

### Description

The Northeastern Wayne School Corporation is seeking Internet Access and Data Transmission Services with symmetrical bandwidth of approximately 2 Gbps, scalable to 4 Gbps, with guaranteed throughput to the head-end at Northeastern High School in Fountain City, IN, starting July 1, 2027. The solicitation requires laddered pricing in 1 Gbps increments and cost proposals reflecting Lowest Corresponding Price (LCP), GSA pricing, and governmental discounts. Vendors must provide 15+/- public IPv4 addresses with optional IPv6 addresses and include all costs, taxes, surcharges, and fees. Proposals must include a Service Level Agreement and be submitted by October 26, 2026, at 2:00 pm EST via email to Brandon Perkins.

[View original listing](https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270001168/130594/22595644-FY2027%20IA%20RFP%20Northeastern%20Wayne%20Schools.pdf)