# E-Rate #270002855

White Lake Community Library E-Rate internet, UPS, and firewall procurement

**Posted:** October 28, 2026
**Respond By:** November 25, 2026
**Identifier:** 270002855
**NAICS:** 517311, 517810, 334290, 541519

White Lake Community Library is seeking E-Rate internet service and network equipment, including UPS units and a firewall.
- **Government buyer:** White Lake Community Library, Whitehall, Michigan.
- **OEM:** **WatchGuard Technologies** is named for the firewall; the library identifies its existing firewall as model WGT45413 and permits an equivalent. No UPS manufacturer preference or internet provider is specified.
- **Requested products and services:**
  - One internet access and data transmission service, with a requested capacity range of 100 Mbps to 2 Gbps. The library currently has 1 Gbps coax service.
  - Approximately two UPS/battery-backup units, each rated at least 800 VA, with associated software/licenses, maintenance, installation, and configuration.
  - Approximately one firewall, identified by existing model WGT45413, with components, software/licenses, maintenance, installation, and configuration.
- **Notable requirements:** Internet service should include at least one static IP address, domain-name registration, a 99.97% uptime guarantee if available, 24/7 support with a maximum four-hour response time, access to statistical analyses through a web interface, and end-to-end maintenance of equipment used to deliver the service. Itemize ISP-owned equipment and identify items not eligible for E-Rate funding separately. Implementation depends on funding approval.

### Description

White Lake Community Library is seeking quotations for E-Rate funding year 2027 services. Category 1 requirements include internet access and data transmission, with a minimum capacity of 100 Mbps and a current connection described as 1GB coax; the RFP also specifies requirements including static IP addresses and a 99.97% uptime guarantee if possible. Category 2 requests include approximately two UPS units and one firewall, with associated maintenance, installation, and configuration. Quotations are due November 25, 2026; see the RFP for full specifications and submission requirements.

[View original listing](https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270002855/131568/22831785-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_270002855_CERTIFIED.pdf)