# E-Rate #270004541

Salisbury Academy managed broadband services and on-demand maintenance

**Posted:** November 12, 2026
**Respond By:** December 10, 2026
**Identifier:** 270004541
**NAICS:** 541513, 811213

Salisbury Academy is seeking managed internal broadband services and additional maintenance for its school network.
- **Buyer:** Salisbury Academy, a private school in Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina; agency, sub-agency, and office details are not provided.
- **Services requested:**
  - Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS) to operate, manage, and monitor existing eligible internal broadband equipment, or equivalent.
  - On-demand additional maintenance (BMIC), estimated at **50 hours annually**, beyond normal monthly MIBS service.
- **OEMs and equipment:** No OEMs, manufacturers, equipment models, or part numbers are identified.
- **Notable requirements:** Vendors must have a local presence within 30 miles and attend a physical walkthrough. Proposals must distinguish eligible from ineligible products and services. Funding and award are contingent on E-Rate approval.
- **Evaluation:** Price for eligible products and services is the leading factor, followed by vendor reputation, local presence and support, past relationship, and SPI invoicing method.
- **Term:** No contract term or overall service period is specified.

### Description

Salisbury Academy is seeking proposals for Managed Internal Broadband Services to operate, manage, and monitor its existing eligible broadband internal connections equipment, or equivalent. Proposals should also include pricing for on-demand additional maintenance (BMIC) beyond normal monthly MIBS service, estimated at 50 hours annually. A physical walkthrough before bidding and local presence within 30 miles are required. Bids are due December 10, 2026, and any award is contingent on USAC E-Rate funding approval.

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