# E-Rate #270002938

New Foundations Charter School seeks DIA, managed firewalls, and inter-site data transport

**Posted:** November 02, 2026
**Respond By:** November 30, 2026
**Identifier:** 270002938
**NAICS:** 517311, 517911, 541513

New Foundations Charter School is seeking high-capacity connectivity and managed firewall services for two Philadelphia school locations.
- **Government buyer:** New Foundations Charter School; no sub-agency or procurement office is identified.
- **Services requested:**
  - Dedicated Internet access (DIA) at 8001 Torresdale Avenue and 4850 Rhawn Street: 3–10 Gbps at each location, quantity 2; installation and initial configuration required.
  - Managed firewall service at both locations, quantity 2.
  - Inter-location data transport between the two sites over lit fiber or microwave: 2–10 Gbps, quantity 1; installation and initial configuration required.
- **OEMs and named service vendors:** None identified. No equipment part numbers are listed.
- **Notable requirements:** Vendors are asked to quote all available speeds within the requested ranges. The notice requires vendors to have a valid SPIN and current SPAC.
- **Period of performance:** Not specified.

### Description

New Foundations Charter School seeks dedicated Internet access from 3 Gbps up to 10 Gbps at two locations, with managed firewall service at both. It also seeks transport service between the locations over lit fiber or microwave, from 2 Gbps up to 10 Gbps. Vendors are asked to quote all available speeds within the requested ranges and must have a valid SPIN and current SPAC. Questions and quotes are to be submitted by email to the technical contact; the school may reject quotes received after noon on December 4, 2026.

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