# E-Rate #270001728

CCA seeks E-Rate internet access, Dedicated Internet Access, and point-to-point WAN circuits

**Posted:** October 15, 2026
**Respond By:** November 12, 2026
**Identifier:** 270001728
**NAICS:** 517311, 517919, 517121, 517911, 517111

Commonwealth Charter Academy is seeking E-Rate-eligible internet access and WAN connectivity for its hub and satellite locations.
- **Buyer:** Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School (CCA), a charter school in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; no specific agency, sub-agency, or office is identified.
- **Scope:** Category 1 internet access and data transmission for 31 eligible entities. The Form 470 lists a quantity of 18 and a requested capacity range of 1–50 Gbps.
- **Locations and bandwidth:** The WAN schedule identifies the Harrisburg headquarters and satellite locations in Wilkes-Barre, Carlisle, Malvern, Mount Pocono, Shippensburg, Wyomissing, York, and Philadelphia. It specifies 1 Gbps at each listed satellite except Malvern at 40 Gbps; bidders should propose any additional hub transport bandwidth needed. Detailed site requirements are also referenced in Attachments A and B.
- **Services requested:** Dedicated Internet Access (DIA), symmetrical where offered, and Layer 2 point-to-point fiber circuits between hub and satellite sites. An optional managed router may be proposed with separate line-item pricing.
- **Notable requirements:** E-Rate eligibility; 24/7 monitoring and support; 99.9% availability; specified latency and repair targets; DIA speed variation of no more than 5%; 802.1q VLAN tagging for point-to-point circuits; and required Ethernet/fiber handoffs. Providers should own fiber transport end-to-end; third-party transport is permitted subject to disclosure and responsibility conditions. Static IP address blocks should be priced separately as needed.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No OEM, service provider, or reseller is identified by name in the materials.
- **Performance and proposals:** A service cutover is requested in 2027. The WAN schedule offers 12-, 24-, or 36-month terms; exact site terms are referenced in Attachments A and B. Bidders may propose for any or all sites.

### Description

Commonwealth Charter Academy is requesting proposals for high-speed internet access and data transmission services. The scope includes Dedicated Internet Access and point-to-point Layer 2 circuits to connect hub and satellite locations, with requested bandwidths and site details provided in Attachments A and B. Bidders may propose for any or all sites, and proposals must include the required attachments and be emailed to ccaerateresponse@ccaeducate.me. The RFP specifies service-level, technical, E-Rate compliance, and support requirements.

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