# E-Rate #270003240

Pope Francis Preparatory internet service and leased network equipment

**Posted:** November 02, 2026
**Respond By:** November 30, 2026
**Identifier:** 270003240
**NAICS:** 517111, 517810, 541519

POPE FRANCIS Preparatory Inc. is seeking faster internet service and leased network equipment for its Springfield, Massachusetts campus.
- **Buyer:** POPE FRANCIS Preparatory Inc.; agency, sub-agency, and office are not identified.
- **Internet service:** One Category 1 service for 5–10 Gbps, comparable to or faster than the school’s current 5 Gbps fiber. Installation and initial configuration are required; service may include a basic firewall, additional IP addresses, and bandwidth increases during the contract.
- **Leased equipment:** Category 2 equipment is to include installation and configuration. **K12USA** or equivalent is specified.
  - 1 K12USA SS1701A with 10 Gigabit Interface Upgrade and WirelessTrakker Universal Wireless Support, or equivalent; the attachment does not specify a quantity for this item.
  - 1 caching system with necessary software and licenses.
  - 3 firewall service/components with necessary software and licenses.
  - 1 wireless controller with necessary software and licenses.
  - 1 router with necessary software and licenses.
  - 1 switch with necessary software and licenses.
- Equipment quantities are approximate, and other eligible equipment may be included. No contract duration is provided.

### Description

POPE FRANCIS Preparatory Inc. seeks bids for Category 1 internet access and data transmission, currently 5Gb fiber, with similar, equivalent, or upgraded service, potentially including a basic firewall and additional IP addresses. The request includes possible bandwidth increases during the awarded contract. Category 2 requests leased internal-connection equipment, including a K12USA SS1701A with 10 Gigabit Interface Upgrade and WirelessTrakker universal wireless support, or equivalent; quantities are approximate and other eligible equipment may be included. Vendors must submit pricing to 470bt@ocerate.com by November 30, 2026; spam or robotic responses will be disqualified.

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