# E-Rate #270002763

E-Rate fiber network services, UPS equipment, and maintenance for Belding Area School District

**Posted:** October 27, 2026
**Respond By:** November 24, 2026
**Identifier:** 270002763
**NAICS:** 517111, 517810, 238210

Belding Area School District is seeking E-Rate network services and power-protection equipment for its schools and other district entities.
- **Government buyer:** Belding Area School District, Belding, Ionia County, Michigan; no sub-agency or office is specified.
- **OEM:** **Vertiv Liebert** is named for the UPS equipment; equivalent products are acceptable. No reseller or other vendor is named.
- **Products requested:** Approximately 15 UPS/battery-backup units, specified as Vertiv Liebert GXT5 2000VA with network card and NEMA 5-15P plug, plus necessary software and licenses. One rack is listed only if USAC determines that a requested part number is a rack; no manufacturer preference is specified.
- **Services requested:** Maintenance for the district’s private lit-fiber network connecting seven entities, supporting 10–25 Gbps; Category One data transmission/internet access with installation and initial configuration; and basic maintenance for 15 UPS units.
- **Notable requirements:** Quantities are approximate where stated. Non-USF-eligible items or services must be priced separately. Implementation is contingent on funding approval; the district may consider multiple providers and multi-year contracts.

### Description

Belding Area School District is seeking Category 1 and Category 2 services under the E-Rate program. The request includes maintenance for the district’s private lit-fiber network, with capacity from 10 Gbps to 25 Gbps, and approximately 15 UPS units with maintenance. The RFP also notes that quantities are approximate and that non-eligible services must be itemized separately. Responses are due November 24, 2026; see the RFP for specifications and response details.

[View original listing](https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270002763/131179/22822370-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_270002763_CERTIFIED.pdf)