E-Rate Category Two Network Equipment and Services

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction is seeking vendors for statewide E-Rate Category Two contracts covering network equipment, installation, managed broadband services, and maintenance for participating public school units and libraries.

North Carolina > Department of Public Instruction


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270001362
Dec 01, 2026 03:00 PM
Oct 02, 2026 05:55 PM
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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adam.benjamin@dpi.nc.gov
+19842362472
Raleigh, NC, USA
Description

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction is soliciting responses for E-Rate Category Two state master contracts serving participating public school units and libraries. The scope includes wireless network equipment, Ethernet switches, caching solutions, cabling and related installation, verification, testing and termination, routers, firewalls, racks, uninterruptible power supplies, wireless access points and controllers, and other eligible internal-connection products and services. Installation, activation, and initial configuration are included where specified. The procurement also covers basic maintenance of internal connections and managed internal broadband services, including leased or existing equipment. The stated quantity of one is a unit-pricing basis rather than a fixed total quantity; the solicitation notes that participating entities' actual purchases will vary. The attached addendum revises the bid deadline and public opening to December 1, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, and requires the addendum to be returned with the response.

Classification Codes
NAICS517111Wired Telecommunications Carriers
PSC7G21Digital network communications hardware, software, and other equipment used within the core data centers and work areas, connecting end users to the organization's Local Area Network (LAN). Wide Area Network (WAN) digital transmission equipment, supporting hardware and software directly connecting data centers, offices and third parties. Includes 1) external digital network transport equipment (Outside Plant) physical communications infrastructure connecting to LAN/WAN end points 2) copper and fiber communications systems, and 3) cellular infrastructure such as towers, repeaters, switching systems dedicated for cellular communication. Products and tools that enable or distribute voice services through on-premise digital equipment including PBX, VoIP, voicemail and handsets.
Smart Codes
wireless network equipmentnetwork switching equipmentnetwork equipment maintenance
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Nov 30, 2026-Allowable contract date
Dec 01, 2026 03:00 PM-Bid submission deadline and public bid opening
Documents
TitleDate Posted
24_RQ220144_NM_Addendum 2_11_2_26 Final.pdfNov 02, 2026 12:11 PM
FCC Form 470 #270001362 Application (PDF)Oct 02, 2026 05:55 PM
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