E-rate category 2 (FY26-FY31) - updated
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- Solicitation number
- RFQ 33101-26006FAS5
- State
- Tennessee
- Responses due
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About this opportunity
The State of Tennessee's Department of General Services and Department of Education is conducting a Request for Qualifications (RFQ #33101-26006FAS5) for E-Rate Category 2 services covering fiscal years 2026-2031. The procurement seeks service providers to deliver internal connections, basic maintenance of internal connections, and managed internal broadband services for Local Education Agencies (LEAs), Public Charter Schools, and State Special Schools. Funded through the Federal Communications Commission's Universal Service Schools and Libraries Support Mechanism (E-Rate program), the solicitation focuses on technology infrastructure and networking equipment for educational institutions. Contractors will be evaluated on mandatory requirements, general qualifications, and technical qualifications, with a minimum combined score of 75 points required for consideration. The solicitation was issued on October 20, 2025, with a response deadline of December 12, 2025, and a pre-response conference scheduled for October 27, 2025. Notably, the State will not evaluate cost in this RFQ; instead, respondents must submit catalog pricing and will participate in a subsequent mini-bid process where educational entities will conduct competitive bidding.
The RFQ does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organizations. The procurement establishes a source of supply for eligible entities to purchase E-Rate Category 2 goods and services, with pricing serving as a ceiling for future mini-bid processes. Potential vendors can access the complete solicitation document online through the Tennessee state procurement website or by contacting the designated procurement specialist, Jordan Jackson, at jordan.t.jackson@tn.gov or 615-253-7825. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documents, the multi-year contract (FY26-FY31) suggests a potentially significant procurement opportunity for technology service providers specializing in educational networking infrastructure. The contract may allow for multiple awards to qualified respondents, providing flexibility for educational institutions in selecting technology solutions that meet their specific needs.
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Update #6 · Latest ·
Request for Qualifications for E-Rate Category 2 services including internal connections, basic maintenance of internal connections, and managed internal broadband services for Local Education Agencies (LEAs), Tennessee Public Charter Schools, and State Special Schools. Services encompass networking equipment, cabling, routers, switches, wireless access points, firewalls, caching systems, and managed broadband solutions funded through the Federal Communications Commission's Universal Service Schools and Libraries Support Mechanism (E-Rate program).
Update #5 ·
Request for Qualifications for E-Rate Category 2 services including internal connections, basic maintenance of internal connections, and managed internal broadband services for Local Education Agencies (LEAs), Tennessee Public Charter Schools, and State Special Schools. Services encompass networking equipment, cabling, routers, switches, wireless access points, firewalls, caching systems, and managed broadband solutions. Funded through the Federal Communications Commission's Universal Service Schools and Libraries Support Mechanism (E-Rate program).
Update #4 ·
Request for Qualifications for E-Rate Category 2 services including internal connections, basic maintenance of internal connections, and managed internal broadband services for Local Education Agencies (LEAs), Tennessee Public Charter Schools, and State Special Schools. Services encompass networking equipment, cabling, routers, switches, wireless access points, firewalls, caching systems, and managed broadband solutions. All services are funded through the Federal Communications Commission's Universal Service Schools and Libraries Support Mechanism (E-Rate program).
Update #3 ·
Request for Qualifications for E-Rate Category 2 services including internal connections, basic maintenance of internal connections, and managed internal broadband services for Local Education Agencies (LEAs), Tennessee Public Charter Schools, and State Special Schools
Update #2 ·
Request for Qualifications for E-Rate Category 2 services including internal connections, basic maintenance of internal connections, and managed internal broadband services for Local Education Agencies (LEAs), Tennessee Public Charter Schools, and State Special Schools. Funded through the Federal Communications Commission's Universal Service Schools and Libraries Support Mechanism (E-Rate program).
Update #1 ·
This is a Solicitation Notice from the State of Tennessee's Department of General Services for the Department of Education, seeking service providers for an E-Rate Category 2 procurement (RFQ 33101-26006FAS5) covering fiscal years 2026-2031. The solicitation was issued on October 20, 2025, with a proposal deadline of December 12, 2025. Interested service providers can access the complete solicitation document online at the specified Tennessee state procurement website or by contacting the designated procurement specialist, Jordan Jackson, at the Central Procurement Office in Nashville. The solicitation is specifically for E-Rate Category 2 services, which typically involve technology infrastructure and networking equipment for educational institutions. Potential vendors are advised to carefully review the full solicitation document to ensure they select the correct procurement opportunity, as multiple unrelated solicitations are posted on the same website. The contact person, Jordan Jackson, can be reached at jordan.t.jackson@tn.gov or by phone at 615-253-7825 for additional information or clarification about the procurement process.
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