# E-Rate #270002053

South Carolina school and library internet access and managed router services

**Posted:** October 14, 2026
**Respond By:** November 11, 2026
**Identifier:** 270002053
**NAICS:** 517111, 517311, 517121, 517810

South Carolina is seeking internet connectivity and related services for schools and libraries across the state.
- **Government buyer:** South Carolina Department of Administration, Office of Technology and Information Services (OTIS), acting for a statewide schools and libraries consortium; the attachment also identifies SofSC Agency.
- **Requested services:** Category 1 standalone internet access with bandwidth options from 10 Mbps to 50 Gbps, plus managed internet router service. DDoS-protected and unprotected monthly pricing was requested in the initial release; the latest notice omits the earlier instruction to provide fixed prices across available bandwidth options.
- **Quantity and pricing details:** The approximately 2,000 entities are a sample figure, not a guaranteed service volume. The attachment lists one 50 Mb Internet service line, part number ETHR.123456.SPC, with a stated charge of $1,234; it does not establish a total contract value.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No internet provider, manufacturer, or other vendor is named. No OEM is identified.
- **Notable requirements:** Category 1 services only; no Category 2 services are requested. The latest notice provides a replacement pricing spreadsheet, while the FCC Form 470 attachment is unchanged.

### Description

The State of South Carolina seeks bids from qualified service providers to provide internet services to South Carolina schools and libraries. The request is for Category 1 standalone internet access, with a stated bandwidth range of 10 Mbps to 50 Gbps. The listed quantity of 2,000 entities is a sample value and is not a guarantee of bid value; no Category 2 services are requested. Bidders must follow South Carolina procurement rules and may not contact state employees about the solicitation except for the Procurement Director listed in the solicitation.

[View original listing](https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270002053/145704/22751843-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_270002053_CERTIFIED.pdf)