E-rate Opportunity
Form 470 - THOMAS EDISON CHARTER ACADEMY
Details
Description
Category 2: Router, Wireless Access Points and UPS per attached TECA LAN 2025.2026 RFP. Cabling, fiber and Cat6a per attached TECA Infrastructure RFP.; Service Type: Internal Connections
Organization
THOMAS EDISON CHARTER ACADEMY
Contact Information
- Name: Rich Tunheim
- Email: tunheim@sonic.net
- Phone: 707-228-9357
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Contact Information: Using provided email from USAC databaseDirect contacts extracted from the bid document (school staff highlighted):
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tunheim@sonic.net Primary ContactUSAC Database
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Bid Tracking & Management
Current Status:🔍 Needs Review
Priority:Medium
Source Document
Product/Service Categories
These categories help sales professionals understand the type of E-rate opportunity and required supplier qualifications.
- internet access
- broadband
- leased lit fiber
- dark fiber
- network services
- telecommunications
- internal connections
- basic maintenance
- managed internal
- network equipment
Sales Tip:
Category 1 opportunities focus on connectivity services that bring internet TO the school/library building. This includes broadband, internet access, and other external connectivity.
Category 2 opportunities deal with equipment and services INSIDE the building, such as routers, switches, and Wi-Fi.
Related Applications 1
Other Form 470 applications from this organization with the same deadline date.
- Category Category 2
- USA Telecom Partners Match
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USA Telecom Supplier Partners
6 AvailableHardware ProvidersCisco Systems33%HPE/Aruba31%Dell Technologies28%Networking & TelecommunicationsTPx26%Security & Network ManagementNICE28%Zoom for Government26% - Funding Year 2026
- Deadline 2025-10-24
- Status Active
- Posted Date 2025-09-29
PDF Bid Document
This form contains all bid requirements and specifications
E-rate Program Information
The E-rate Program is a federal program that helps schools and libraries obtain affordable broadband and telecommunications services. The program is administered by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) under the direction of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
Useful Resources
Need Help?
For questions about this opportunity or the E-rate program in general, contact the USAC's Client Service Bureau:
- Phone: 1-888-203-8100
- Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET