# E-Rate #270003262

Managed network support for Gifford C C School District 188

**Posted:** November 02, 2026
**Respond By:** November 30, 2026
**Identifier:** 270003262
**NAICS:** 541513, 541519, 517810

Gifford C C School District 188 is seeking managed support for its eligible school network infrastructure.
- **Government buyer:** Gifford C C School District 188, Champaign County, Illinois.
- **Requested service:** Category 2 Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS) to operate, manage, and monitor existing network infrastructure.
  - Equipment includes firewalls, switches, routers, cabling, wireless access points, network controllers, and UPS battery backup.
- **OEMs identified:** **Fortinet** (firewall) and **Aruba** (managed switch and indoor wireless access points). The notice references a make-and-model attachment, but no quantities or part numbers are provided in the available information.
- **Other named organization:** AJD Consulting Services is identified as a consultant, not as the proposed service provider.
- **Service terms:** The district may consider multi-year arrangements with voluntary extensions, month-to-month service, or varying terms, and wants flexibility to add or remove services.

### Description

The district seeks managed internal broadband services to manage its existing equipment, with eligible items identified in the attached make-and-model document. Equipment listed includes a Fortinet firewall, an Aruba managed switch, and Aruba indoor wireless access points. Bids must reference Form 470 number 270003262 and be emailed to the listed technical contact or consultant. Vendors must have a SPIN, offer the Lowest Corresponding Price, and follow the stated procurement and bidding requirements.

[View original listing](https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270003262/136285/22863116-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_270003262_CERTIFIED.pdf)