# E-Rate #270000481

Broadwater Academy Dedicated Internet Access with Transport

**Posted:** November 04, 2026
**Respond By:** December 02, 2026
**Identifier:** 270000481
**NAICS:** 517311

Broadwater Academy is seeking one fully managed dedicated internet connection for its Exmore, Virginia campus.
- Buyer: Broadwater Academy, a private school and E-Rate applicant; no sub-agency or office is identified.
- Requested service: One Dedicated Internet Access connection with transport, at a minimum of 1 Gbps symmetrical download and upload. Offers are requested at 1, 2, 5, and 10 Gbps, or comparable levels.
- Service requirements: Dedicated committed bandwidth, no data caps or usage-based speed reductions, and termination at the building demarcation point. Include at least five consecutive static IP addresses; provide router lease options and pricing if applicable.
- Installation and costs: Include installation and initial configuration. Itemize recurring, non-recurring, and any special construction costs; the provider is responsible for delivery-related construction, permits, pathways, and rights-of-way.
- OEMs named: Huawei and ZTE are explicitly prohibited under applicable supply-chain restrictions; neither is an approved provider for this request. No eligible internet service provider is named.
- Commercial terms: Contracted proposals should provide 36-month pricing, with up to two optional 12-month extensions; month-to-month proposals are also considered. No price increases are permitted during the contract term.
- Evaluation: E-Rate-eligible cost is the primary evaluation criterion.

### Description

Broadwater Academy is requesting proposals for fully managed Dedicated Internet Access with transport service at its Exmore, Virginia location. The requested bandwidth range is 1 Gbps to 10 Gbps, with offers requested at 1, 2, 5, and 10 Gbps; proposals must include at least 1 Gbps symmetrical service and a minimum block of five consecutive static IP addresses. Services are needed effective July 1, 2027, and the attached specifications include proposal instructions, requirements, and contract terms. The source lists a bid deadline of December 2, 2026.

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