SEE RFPThe current Form 470 format requires the unit quantity. This procurement is bid on the quantity of one (1) to establish a unit contract price. However, over the contract period and with up to 3000 potential entities, purchased quantities will vary greatly. Since 2015, over $534 million has been requested as the pre-discount cost for E-Rate eligible equipment and services using the NCDPI State Master Contracts.Note: NCDPI is not the Billed Entity - participating Public School Units (PSUs) and libraries file their own 471.* Wireless Network Equipment: See RFP - high-density, high-throughput, reliable, Wi-Fi access in all PSUs and libraries that have opted to participate.* Ethernet Switching Equipment: See RFP - switching equipment to support high-density Wi-Fi access in all PSUs and libraries that have opted to participate.* Caching Solutions: See RFP - caching solution to support all PSUs and libraries that have opted to participate.* Cable, Cable Installation, Verification, Testing, Termination and related services: See RFP - cable (et al) to support all PSUs and libraries that have opted to participate.* Installation, Activation, and Initial Configuration: See RFP - professional services to support all PSUs and libraries that have opted to participate.* Other eligible products/services under Internal Connections (IC): See RFP - support for E-Rate eligible Category 2 products/services to support all PSUs and libraries that have opted to participate.* MIBS (Managed Internal Broadband Services): See RFP - Services provided by a third party for the operation, management, and monitoring of eligible broadband internal connections to support all PSUs and libraries that have opted to participate.* BMIC (Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections): See RFP - repair and upkeep of eligible internal connections to support all PSUs and libraries that have opted to participate.

1. Category 2 · Internal Connections · Antennas, Connectors, and Related Components — quantity 1 Each for 3000 entities; installation and initial configuration; manufacturer: No Preference 2. Category 2 · Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections · Antennas, Connectors, and Related Components — quantity 1 Each for 3000 entities; manufacturer: No Preference 3. Category 2 · Internal Connections · Cabling — quantity 1 Feet for 3000 entities; installation and initial configuration; manufacturer: No Preference 4. Category 2 · Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections · Cabling — quantity 1 Feet for 3000 entities; manufacturer: No Preference 5. Category 2 · Internal Connections · Caching and Necessary Software and Licenses — quantity 1 Each; installation and initial configuration; manufacturer: No Preference 6. Category 2 · Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections · Caching — quantity 1 Each for 3000 entities; manufacturer: No Preference 7. Category 2 · Internal Connections · Firewall Service, Components, and Necessary Software and Licenses — quantity 1 Each; installation and initial configuration; manufacturer: No Preference 8. Category 2 · Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections · Firewall Service and Components — quantity 1 Each for 3000 entities; manufacturer: No Preference 9. Category 2 · Internal Connections · Racks — quantity 1 Each; installation and initial configuration; manufacturer: No Preference 10. Category 2 · Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections · Racks — quantity 1 Each for 3000 entities; manufacturer: No Preference 11. Category 2 · Internal Connections · Routers and Necessary Software and Licenses — quantity 1 Each; installation and initial configuration; manufacturer: No Preference 12. Category 2 · Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections · Routers — quantity 1 Each for 3000 entities; manufacturer: No Preference 13. Category 2 · Internal Connections · Switches and Necessary Software and Licenses — quantity 1 Each; installation and initial configuration; manufacturer: No Preference 14. Category 2 · Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections · Switches — quantity 1 Each for 3000 entities; manufacturer: No Preference 15. Category 2 · Internal Connections · Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup and Necessary Software and Licenses — quantity 1 Each; installation and initial configuration; manufacturer: No Preference 16. Category 2 · Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections · Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup — quantity 1 Each for 3000 entities; manufacturer: No Preference 17. Category 2 · Internal Connections · Wireless Access Points and Necessary Software and Licenses — quantity 1 Each; installation and initial configuration; manufacturer: No Preference 18. Category 2 · Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections · Wireless Access Points — quantity 1 Each for 3000 entities; manufacturer: No Preference 19. Category 2 · Internal Connections · Wireless Controllers and Necessary Software and Licenses — quantity 1 Each; installation and initial configuration; manufacturer: No Preference 20. Category 2 · Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections · Wireless Controllers — quantity 1 Each for 3000 entities; manufacturer: No Preference 21. Category 2 · Managed Internal Broadband Services · Leased Equipment — 3000 entities 22. Category 2 · Managed Internal Broadband Services · Existing Equipment — 3000 entities

An RFP was issued for the services requested: Yes RFP documents: https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270001362/231411/22676297-24_RQ220144_NM%20NC%20DPI%20RFP%20Lite%20ERATE%20Category%20Two%2010_2_26.pdf (uploaded 2026-10-02) https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270001362/231411/22806518-24_RQ220144_NM%20NC%20DPI%20RFP%20Lite%20ERATE%20Category%20Two%20Attachment%20A%2010_23_26.xlsx (uploaded 2026-10-23) https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270001362/231411/22676298-24_RQ220144_NM%20NC%20DPI%20RFP%20Lite%20ERATE%20Category%20Two%20Attachment%20A%2010_2_26.xlsx (uploaded 2026-10-02) https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270001362/231411/22806509-24_RQ220144_NM_Addendum%201_10_23_26%20Final.pdf (uploaded 2026-10-23)

Please see RFP for all procurement contact details.Vendors should review all of the bid documents carefully before submitting questions and/or bid responses.Questions must be submitted in accordance to the RFP document and NOT any contact person listed on this Form 470.NC eVP Solicitation Number: Doc1732586773 located at URL: https://evp.nc.gov/solicitations/details/?id=16a56e70-a5be-f111-aaae-001dd803db57

Billed entity: NC Dept of Public Instruction Billed Entity Number (BEN): 231411 FCC Registration Number: 0007574916 Applicant type: Consortium Number of eligible entities: 3000 Funding year: 2027 Statewide form for: NC Covers all public schools and school districts of the state Covers all libraries of the state

Contact: Adam Benjamin · 984-236-2472 · [email protected]

E-Rate Central · CRN 16060891 · 516-801-7800 · [email protected]

Status: Certified Form version: Current Certified form (PDF): https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270001362/231411/22806520-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_270001362_CERTIFIED.pdf