# E-Rate #270004171

Three high-capacity WAN connections for Bellefonte Area School District

**Posted:** November 10, 2026
**Respond By:** December 08, 2026
**Identifier:** 270004171
**NAICS:** 517311

Bellefonte Area School District is seeking high-capacity WAN service to connect its high school with three elementary schools.
- Government buyer: Bellefonte Area School District, Pennsylvania; Eric Funk, Director of Technology.
- Requested service: Three Category 1, data-only WAN connections from Bellefonte Area High School to Bellefonte Elementary, Marion-Walker Elementary, and Pleasant Gap Elementary.
  - Each connection must provide at least 5 Gbps and be expandable to 10 Gbps or higher; pricing is requested for both 5 Gbps and 10 Gbps on each connection.
  - Installation and initial configuration are required, with service handed off to District-owned routing equipment.
- Notable requirements: Minimum 99.999% monthly uptime per WAN segment, 24/7/365 support, outage notification and service-credit provisions, and itemized eligible and ineligible recurring and installation costs, including taxes and fees.
- OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, service providers, or product part numbers are named in the procurement materials.

### Description

Bellefonte Area School District is seeking proposals for Category 1 wide area network data transmission connecting Bellefonte Area High School to three elementary schools. The RFP requests WAN connectivity with a minimum of 5 Gbps, expandable to 10 Gbps or higher, and includes service and performance requirements, pricing instructions, and E-Rate conditions. Services are to be installed and tested by June 2027, with service beginning July 1, 2027. The attached RFP states that proposals are due January 5, 2027 at 2:00 PM EST; the source listing gives a response deadline of December 8, 2026.

[View original listing](https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270004171/125636/22913483-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_270004171_CERTIFIED.pdf)