# E-Rate #270001847

Sparta Carnegie Township Library E-rate Internet, Firewall, and Floor Rack Procurement

**Posted:** October 12, 2026
**Respond By:** November 09, 2026
**Identifier:** 270001847
**NAICS:** 517311, 423690

Sparta Carnegie Township Library is seeking E-rate connectivity and network equipment with related installation and support.
- **Government buyer:** Sparta Carnegie Township Library, a public library in Sparta, Michigan; no sub-agency or office is identified.
- **OEM:** **WatchGuard Technologies** (also written “Watch Guard Technologies” in an attachment) is specified for the firewall; equivalent products are acceptable. The library currently has a WatchGuard T45.
- **Category 1 internet service:** Internet access and data transmission, with a requested capacity from 500 Mbps to 2 Gbps and a minimum service level of 500 Mbps. Requirements include domain registration, at least one static IP address, a 99.97% uptime guarantee if available, and 24/7 support with a maximum four-hour response time. The request also calls for itemized ISP-owned connectivity equipment, web-based access to statistical analyses, and end-to-end maintenance of service-delivery equipment.
- **Category 2 equipment and support:** Approximately one firewall, including components and necessary software/licenses, with maintenance, installation, and configuration; and approximately one floor rack, with installation and configuration. Rack manufacturer is not specified. Attachment summaries also separately list rack basic maintenance.
- **Line-item quantities:** Attachments list firewall-related products in three entries of quantity 1, racks in three entries of quantity 1, and associated internet, firewall, rack, and internal-connection services. These entries may reflect overlapping descriptions; quantities are approximate where stated.
- **Notable terms:** No fixed service term is provided. Multi-year arrangements may be considered, and service is dependent on applicable funding approval.

### Description

Sparta Carnegie Township Library is soliciting quotes for Category 1 internet access and data transmission service, with a minimum capacity of 500 Mbps. The RFP also requests Category 2 firewall service and components, maintenance, and a floor rack, including installation and configuration. Quotes must be emailed to the listed contacts and marked “E-rate bid”; the RFP specifies firm fixed-price proposals and says multi-year contracts may be considered. The response deadline and allowable contract date are November 9, 2026.

[View original listing](https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270001847/131504/22734592-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_270001847_CERTIFIED.pdf)