# E-Rate #270003603

Archmere Academy Cable and Fiber Internet Services

**Posted:** November 04, 2026
**Respond By:** December 02, 2026
**Identifier:** 270003603
**NAICS:** 517311

Archmere Academy is seeking bids for two high-bandwidth internet connections at its Claymont, Delaware campus.
- Buyer: Archmere Academy, a private pre-K–12 school; no sub-agency or purchasing office is identified.
- Requested services:
  - One cable internet access and data transmission service, 1–5 Gbps, including installation and initial configuration.
  - One fiber internet access and data transmission service, 1–5 Gbps, including installation and initial configuration.
- OEMs and vendors: No service-provider vendors or equipment OEMs are named in the opportunity. Potential competing providers include Comcast Business, Verizon Business, AT&T, and Lumen Technologies.
- Notable requirements: Bids should specify a service start date, contract term and expiration, and pricing for bandwidth options up to 5 Gbps. A service contract must be available upon request, and providers must support the applicant’s applicable invoicing preference.

### Description

Archmere Academy requests bids for Category 1 Internet Access and Data Transmission service at 3600 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, Delaware. The request includes cable and fiber services, each with a minimum requested bandwidth of 1 Gbps and a maximum of 5 Gbps. Bidders are directed to follow the attached vendor bidding instructions and submit responses by email to the technical contact. The response deadline is December 2, 2026.

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