# E-Rate #270003207

Leased fiber WAN service for Muhlenberg County School District

**Posted:** November 02, 2026
**Respond By:** November 30, 2026
**Identifier:** 270003207
**NAICS:** 517311

Muhlenberg County School District is seeking a fiber-based wide area network to connect district sites with its Central Office.
- **Government buyer:** Muhlenberg County School District / Muhlenberg County Board of Education, Information Technology office.
- **Requested services:**
  - 8 leased lit-fiber WAN connections, with 1 Gbps minimum capacity and 10 Gbps preferred; installation and initial configuration are required.
  - 8 strands of leased dark fiber for the WAN; installation and initial configuration are required.
  - Dedicated point-to-point connectivity from seven district locations to the Central Office; the bid schedule lists eight service connections.
- **Notable requirements:** Fiber is preferred, though other technologies may be considered. Fiber outages require an on-site response within four hours. The provider must be USF-eligible, support applicable E-Rate discounts, and include monthly lease rates and eligible non-recurring charges.
- **Evaluation:** Price accounts for 50% of the evaluation; other factors include experience, E-Rate experience, service and support, reputation, and WAN specifications.
- **OEMs and named vendors:** None identified.

### Description

Muhlenberg County School District is soliciting a leased high-speed wide-area network connecting seven district locations to its central office. Requested capacity is 1 Gbps at each site, with 10 Gbps preferred; the Form 470 lists leased lit fiber and also identifies leased dark fiber in the attached application. The invitation to bid seeks a five-year contract beginning July 1, 2027, and requires a maximum four-hour onsite response for fiber outages. Bids are evaluated on price and other stated factors, including prior and E-Rate experience, service and support, vendor reputation, and WAN specifications.

[View original listing](https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270003207/128998/22857895-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_270003207_CERTIFIED.pdf)