# E-Rate #270001873

Managed services for Bethesda Christian Academy’s existing Meraki network

**Posted:** October 12, 2026
**Respond By:** November 09, 2026
**Identifier:** 270001873
**NAICS:** 541513, 541512

Bethesda Christian Academy is seeking management of its existing internal broadband network in Durham, North Carolina.
- **Buyer:** Bethesda Christian Academy; no government agency, sub-agency, or office is identified.
- **Requested service:** Managed internal broadband services for the school’s existing network.
  - The network uses **Meraki** equipment: 31 wireless access points, 5 switches, and 1 firewall. These are existing assets, not items being purchased.
  - No service quantity, part numbers, or detailed technical specifications are provided.
- **OEM:** **Meraki** (Cisco Meraki), the network equipment brand identified in the notice.
- **Other named vendor:** Communications Audit Services is identified as the consulting firm; the documents do not identify it as the selected service provider.
- **Notable requirement:** Bids must identify any items that are not eligible for E-Rate funding.

### Description

Bethesda Christian Academy is seeking network management for its existing Merraki network under Category 2 Managed Internal Broadband Services. The network includes 31 WAPs, 5 switches, and 1 firewall. Bids and questions must be submitted by email to the listed general contact, and bids must be specific to this application, identify non-E-Rate-eligible items, and be submitted as PDF, Word, or Excel files; bids obtained through a link will not be considered. The response deadline is November 9, 2026.

[View original listing](https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270001873/28507/22736956-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_270001873_CERTIFIED.pdf)