E-Rate Service

The government authority in North Carolina requires E-Rate Category Two services, including eligible broadband internal connections, managed internal broadband services, basic maintenance, and structured cabling. The requested scope spans providing, installing, configuring, and maintaining network hardware, software, and cabling components across four bidding segments. Vendors perform work both onsite and offsite. Only onshore USA organizations are eligible to bid. Interested vendors must possess an E-rate Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) and should be capable of providing cabling services across North Carolina, as statewide coverage capacity influences evaluation. Vendors must submit proposal responses using the required spreadsheet tabs, providing "not to exceed" pricing and answering segment participation questions. Applicants must submit all questions by October 16, 2026. The solicitation does not state the contract term, budget total, application deadline, submission method, or full proposal evaluation criteria.