# E-Rate #270001821

Grant District Library E-Rate Category 2 firewall and related services

**Posted:** October 12, 2026
**Respond By:** November 09, 2026
**Identifier:** 270001821
**NAICS:** 541512

Grant District Library is seeking quotes for an E-Rate Category 2 firewall and related support to replace or support its existing WatchGuard T45.
- **Buyer:** Grant District Library, a public library in Grant, Michigan; no agency, sub-agency, or office is identified.
- **OEM:** **Watch Guard Technologies** is preferred, with equivalent products allowed. The library currently uses a WatchGuard T45.
- **Requested products and services:** Approximately one firewall, including components and necessary software and licenses; firewall maintenance; and installation and initial configuration. No part numbers are specified.
- **Requirements:** Submit a firm-fixed-price quote and identify separately any products or services that are not eligible for Universal Service Fund (USF) support. Implementation depends on E-Rate funding approval; multi-year contracts may be considered.
- **Evaluation considerations:** Price, experience, understanding of the library’s needs, qualifications, completeness, and ability to meet the required timeframe.

### Description

Grant District Library is requesting quotes for E-Rate Category 2 internal connections, including approximately one firewall and associated service, components, software, and licenses. The RFP specifies maintenance, installation, and configuration; WatchGuard T45 is currently in use, and Watch Guard Technologies or an equivalent is listed as a preference. Quotes must be firm fixed price, identify any non-USF-eligible items separately, and be submitted by November 9, 2026. The RFP also states that E-Rate funding approval is a condition of implementation and describes bid evaluation criteria including price, experience, understanding of needs, and ability to meet the timeframe.

[View original listing](https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270001821/131485/22733723-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_270001821_CERTIFIED.pdf)