# E-Rate #270002164

USETPA cooperative solicitation for E-Rate network equipment and IT services

**Posted:** October 21, 2026
**Respond By:** November 18, 2026
**Identifier:** 270002164
**NAICS:** 423430, 541512

USETPA is seeking vendor proposals for cooperative E-Rate technology contracts, with **Arista Networks** or equivalent products specified for network equipment.

### Description

The Form 470 and attached RFP seek bids to establish convenience contracts for E-Rate-eligible information technology products and services, with quantities determined by member needs. The scope includes Arista or equivalent network equipment and related services, including internal connections, cabling, caching, firewalls, racks, routers, switches, UPS/battery backup, wireless access points and controllers, managed services, maintenance, and professional services. USETPA is authorized to solicit bids but not to order services; the contracts may be used by eligible members and certain schools, libraries, and local government entities. Responses are due November 18, 2026, and all questions and bids must be directed to USETPA as instructed in the RFP; contacting a consortium member about the Form 470 results in disqualification.

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