# E-Rate #270001261

Newaygo County RESA lit-fiber maintenance and Category One connectivity

**Posted:** September 29, 2026
**Respond By:** October 27, 2026
**Identifier:** 270001261
**NAICS:** 517311, 517911

Newaygo County RESA is seeking E-rate Category One connectivity and maintenance for its consortium’s private lit-fiber network.
- **Government buyer:** Newaygo County Regional Educational Service Agency (Newaygo County RESA), serving 37 eligible entities; no specific sub-agency or office is identified.
- **Services requested:**
  - Private lit-fiber network maintenance and operations between district buildings, supporting 10–25 Gbps. Up to $250,000 per year may be needed for maintenance.
  - Category One data transmission and/or internet access for 37 eligible entities, with a 10 Gbps minimum and 25 Gbps maximum capacity; installation and initial configuration are required.
- **Notable requirements:** Multi-year service is preferred. Quotes should be firm fixed price and separately itemize any services not eligible for Universal Service Fund support. Implementation is contingent on USF approval, and bidders must have an E-rate SPIN.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No product OEMs or prospective service-provider vendors are identified in the notice.

### Description

The solicitation seeks Category 1 services for a consortium, including data transmission and/or internet access and Category One maintenance and operations. The RFP specifies maintenance of the district’s private lit-fiber network, with capacity between 10 Gbps and 25 Gbps and up to $250,000 requested for annual maintenance if needed. Multi-year contracts are preferred, and quotations must be firm fixed price; bidders must have an E-rate SPIN. The response deadline is October 27, 2026.

[View original listing](https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270001261/17000615/22611632-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_270001261_CERTIFIED.pdf)