# E-Rate #270002257

Grace Christian School seeks managed firewall service and a leased WatchGuard Firebox M290 or equivalent

**Posted:** October 19, 2026
**Respond By:** November 16, 2026
**Identifier:** 270002257
**NAICS:** 541513, 541512

Grace Christian School is seeking managed internal broadband service and a leased firewall for its network in Mechanicsville, Virginia.
- **Buyer:** Grace Christian School; no sub-agency or office is identified.
- **OEM:** **WatchGuard Technologies** manufactures the requested Firebox M290 firewall.
- **Equipment:** One leased WatchGuard Firebox M290 or equivalent; quantity is not specified.
- **Service:** Category 2 managed internal broadband service for network management of the leased firewall; quantity and service term are not specified.
- **Other named organizations:** Edutech and Communications Audit Services are mentioned in prospective-bidder or consultant listings; their specific roles in providing the requested equipment or service are not established.
- **Notable requirement:** The request is for services specific to this application, and proposals should identify any items that are not E-Rate eligible.

### Description

Grace Christian School is seeking network management services for a leased firewall. The requested equipment is a Firebox M290 or equivalent, under Category 2 Managed Internal Broadband Services and Leased Equipment. Bids and questions must be submitted only by email to the listed general contact, and bids must clearly identify any non-E-Rate-eligible items. Generic bids not specific to this application will not be considered.

[View original listing](https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270002257/17022212/22774595-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_270002257_CERTIFIED.pdf)