What types of agencies buy Erate Program services?

Federal agencies across all departments procure Erate Program services, including the Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, General Services Administration, and civilian agencies. State and local governments also issue Erate Program contracts through their own procurement portals.

How do I find Erate Program contracts with SamSearch?

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Are there set-aside contracts for small businesses in Erate Program?

Yes. Many Erate Program contracts are set aside for small businesses, including 8(a), WOSB, SDVOSB, and HUBZone firms. Use SamSearch's set-aside filters to find contracts your business qualifies for.

How competitive are Erate Program government contracts?

Competition varies by contract size and type. Large IDIQ vehicles in Erate Program can attract dozens of bidders, while small open-market solicitations may have only a few. Monitoring active solicitations and building agency relationships early improves win rates.

Contract Category

Erate Program Government Contracts

68 government contract opportunities classified as Erate Program, spanning federal and state/local solicitations. Updated daily.

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68 state, local & education solicitations AI-tagged as Erate Program.

Illinois

E-rate Round 8 Last Mile and WAN Fiber Circuits - IFB

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AI Summary

Illinois DoIT seeks fiber-based Metro Ethernet services for site connectivity under E-rate Round 8. IFB issued with a pre-bid conference on August 4, 2026. Bids due by September 3, 2026.

Illinois · Illinois

Posted Jul 22, 2026Due Sep 3, 202610 - Invitation for Bid (IFB)NAICS 517919Sol: 26-448DOIT-TELEC-B-52779

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Contra Costa County

Certified E-rate Management Professional (CEMP) for Library Services

Archived

AI Summary

Contra Costa County Library seeks a qualified consultant to provide E-Rate program management services under a formal RFP. Proposals due May 21, 2026.

Contra Costa County · California

Posted Apr 30, 2026Due May 21, 2026RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)NAICS 541618Sol: 8681920760

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Everett School District

ITB 30:25/26 - Network Switches and Access Points - ITB 30:25/26 - Network Switches and Access Points

Archived

AI Summary

Everett Public Schools seeks bids for network switches and access points under ITB 30:25/26, managed through the E-Rate program for a fair competitive process.

Everett School District · Washington

Posted Invalid DateDue Apr 1, 2026ITBNAICS 423430Sol: 227177

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MPTAP

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS The Purchasing Department for the Board of Trustees of the Bay Saint Louis-Waveland School District (BWSD) will receive sealed proposals for E-RATE wireless equipment and services. Submission Deadline: March 30th, 2026, at 2:00

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AI Summary

The Bay Saint Louis-Waveland School District is requesting sealed proposals for E-RATE wireless equipment and services with a submission deadline of March 30, 2026.

Mississipi · Mississipi

Posted Mar 11, 2026Due Mar 31, 2026MDA - RFxNAICS 517919Sol: 2515-20260301121230 BSLWSD

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Gloucester County

RFP 26-024-CC Gloucester County Public School - ERATE

Archived

AI Summary

RFP for ERATE-related services for Gloucester County Public Schools in Virginia, open until March 31, 2026.

virginia · virginia

Posted Mar 6, 2026SONAICS 541512Sol: 115265

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St. Johns Public Schools

ERATE: Structured Cabling

Archived

AI Summary

RFP for structured cabling services under the ERATE program for St. Johns Public Schools in Michigan to support network infrastructure.

michigan · michigan

Posted Mar 6, 2026Due Mar 27, 2026RFPNAICS 517311Sol: RFP-SJP-260000001411-1

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Utah

PiuteSD2026eratecat2 - PiuteSD 2026 E-Rate Cat 2

Archived

AI Summary

Piute School District in Utah seeks bids for E-Rate eligible network equipment and support services, including FortiAP wireless access points and FortiCare support. Bidders must be qualified E-Rate providers and submit bids online by March 31, 2026.

Utah · Utah

Posted Invalid DateDue Apr 1, 2026RFPNAICS 423430Sol: 224978

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Richland School District Two

Extreme Switches and Software for E-Rate

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AI Summary

Richland School District Two seeks bids for Extreme Network switches and software under E-Rate, restricted to authorized resellers per South Carolina state contracts.

Richland School District Two · South Carolina

Posted Feb 27, 2026Due Mar 13, 2026Best Value BidNAICS 423430Sol: 240113

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Rockford School District 205

IFB No. 26-43 - E-Rate 2026 Firewall Equipment

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Rockford School District 205 seeks firewall equipment under E-Rate 2026 program. IFB No. 26-43 open from Feb 23 to Mar 23, 2026.

Rockford School District 205 · Illinois

Posted Invalid DateDue Mar 24, 2026IFBNAICS 334118Sol: 223310

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Utah

PCSD03232026 - Provo City School District - 2026 E-Rate Access Points

Archived

AI Summary

Provo City School District seeks bids for new wireless access points for schools under an RFP. Vendors must comply with E-Rate program requirements and submit bids via U3P by March 23, 2026. The contract is for one year with guaranteed pricing.

Utah · Utah

Posted Invalid DateDue Mar 24, 2026RFPNAICS 541519Sol: 223009

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