Data Transmission and Internet Access Services for New Site Connectivity

Applicant is seeking Data Transmission and/or Internet Access services between the applicant data center and one (1) new site. Please refer to attached RFP for full details. Vendor Selection Criteria: The applicant will abide by USAC/E-rate rules relative to selection criteria.

Specifically, the applicant will use the price is the highest weight in their evaluations to follow the requirements of the FCC (price being the primary factor FCC 54.503) Outlined Selection Criteria will be (but not limited to): 1. Vendor cost, including unit prices, labor rates, travel/trip charges, etc. 2. Extent of experience with the applicant 3.

Client references and/or citations from prior installations where equal services have been provided for projects of similar size and complexities. 4.Quote preparation, thoroughness, and responsiveness to the RFP requirement. Information requests must reference this Form 470 number and should be emailed to the Technical Contact listed on this form no later than February 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM PST.

Any questions and responses will be posted as an addendum on the 470 posting. All potential bidders are encouraged to follow this record to see news related to it in their news feed. Any voluntary contract extensions must be identified within the awarded contract and must be of specified number and duration.

Service Providers submitting proposals in response to this FCC Form 470 must be in compliance with the rules and orders governed by the Federal Communications Commission. Failure to be in compliance and remain in compliance may result in the denial of discount funding, and/or cancellation of funding commitments.

Any offering of free services must be clearly identified in service providers bids and must be in full compliance with USACs Free Services Advisory. Agency: Seta Head Start Status: Certified