Attachment_D.xlsx

Attachment D is a catalog pricing template for the State of Tennessee Department of Education's E-Rate Category 1 Broadband Request for Qualifications (RFQ #33101-26005FAS5) covering fiscal years 2026-2031. The RFQ establishes a multiple-award schedule for broadband services to support Local Education Agencies (LEAs), Public Charter Schools, and State Special Schools across Tennessee in compliance with the Federal Communications Commission's Universal Service Schools and Libraries Support Mechanism (E-Rate program). The solicitation includes a Pre-Response Conference scheduled for October 20, 2025, with a response deadline of December 8, 2025, and anticipated contract award in January 2026. The contract term spans six fiscal years (2026-2031), providing long-term broadband connectivity solutions for educational institutions throughout the state.

The pricing template requires contractors to submit catalog pricing organized by service item type, manufacturer, SKU number, service item description, and maximum/ceiling price for each offering. While cost will not be directly evaluated during the initial qualification phase, respondents must provide this catalog pricing to participate in subsequent USAC mini-bid processes conducted by Local Education Agencies, where price becomes the most heavily weighted evaluation factor. The multiple-award approach creates a competitive environment allowing various service providers to compete for individual project opportunities, with diverse broadband service options available to Tennessee schools. No specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises are outlined in the available documentation, and funding sources derive from the federal E-Rate program supporting high-speed internet connectivity for educational institutions.