# E-Rate #270002002

Waterford School District request for APC UPS units and related installation and maintenance

**Posted:** October 14, 2026
**Respond By:** November 11, 2026
**Identifier:** 270002002
**NAICS:** 423690, 238210, 541519

Waterford School District is seeking E-Rate Category 2 equipment and related work for its schools.
- **Buyer:** Waterford School District, Waterford, Oakland County, Michigan.
- **Primary OEM:** **American Power Conversion (APC)**; the district will consider equivalent UPS equipment.
- **Main requirement:** Approximately 88 APC SMTL1500RM3UCNC uninterruptible power supply (UPS) / battery-backup units, including necessary software and licenses.
- **Other items listed:** 16 antennas, connectors, and related components. The FCC Form 470 also lists 88 racks, but the district clarifies that it is **not seeking 88 racks**; the count reflects how USAC classifies UPS brackets.
- **Related services:** Installation and initial configuration, plus UPS maintenance.
- **Notable requirements:** Quantities are approximate. Quotes should be firm fixed-price and separately identify items or services that are not eligible for E-Rate/USF support. Vendors must have an E-Rate SPIN and meet applicable program requirements; selection may consider price, qualifications, understanding of needs, completeness, and delivery capability.

### Description

Waterford School District is seeking quotations for Category 2 internal connections, including approximately 88 uninterruptible power supplies/battery backups, with necessary software and licenses. The RFP specifies APC SMTL1500RM3UCNC or equivalent and includes installation, configuration, and maintenance. Quantities are approximate; the district notes it is not seeking 88 racks, although UPS brackets are classified as racks by USAC. Bidders must submit firm fixed-price quotations by November 11, 2026, and itemize any non-USF-eligible products or services.

[View original listing](https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270002002/130980/22746955-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_270002002_CERTIFIED.pdf)