# E-Rate #270003464

1–2 Gbps internet access and data transmission service for Academic and Career Education Academy

**Posted:** November 03, 2026
**Respond By:** December 01, 2026
**Identifier:** 270003464
**NAICS:** 517311

Academic and Career Education Academy is seeking a high-capacity internet connection for its school in Midland, Michigan.
- **Buyer:** Academic and Career Education Academy; no sub-agency or specific office is identified.
- **Service requested:** One Category One internet access and data transmission service, with speeds from 1 Gbps to 2 Gbps; installation and initial configuration are required.
- **Service requirements:** At least one static IP address, 24/7 support with a maximum four-hour response time, and a 99.97% uptime guarantee if available.
  - Itemize ISP-owned equipment and service components, and quote services not eligible for E-rate funding separately.
  - Provide web-based access to statistical analyses and maintain equipment used to deliver the service end to end.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No service-provider OEMs or prospective vendors are named. The RFP reference is ACEA27 (ID 236415).
- **Contract term:** No defined duration or end date is provided; multi-year arrangements may be considered.

### Description

Academic and Career Education Academy is seeking Category 1 internet access and data transmission service, with a minimum capacity of 1 Gbps and maximum capacity of 2 Gbps. The RFP specifies internet access of at least 1 Gbps, including static IP addresses (minimum of one), and requests a 99.97% uptime guarantee if possible and a maximum four-hour service response time, 24/7. Quotes are to be emailed to the listed contacts and clearly marked “E-rate bid”; the response deadline is December 1, 2026. The RFP includes bidder requirements and evaluation factors, and allows multi-year contracts and selection of more than one provider.

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