From EduTek Solution
The E-Rate platform for everyone at the table.
Service providers, E-Rate coordinators, K-12 districts, and technology manufacturers each get a tailored toolkit built on the same fresh-every-night USAC data. Pick your seat.
Service Providers
Find your next contract.
See every 470 the moment it's filed. Search 471 awards to learn who chose whom, for what, and at what price. Claim your SPIN to display a verified tier badge and earn trust before the bid even hits.
- Real-time 470 bid-opportunity feed
- Lookup competitors' award history
- Verified tier badges (Bronze → Platinum)
E-Rate Coordinators
Vet providers. Inform districts.
Cross-state data lookups, saved searches, verified service-provider profiles, and the full bid evaluation workflow your districts need to defend their vendor decisions at audit.
- Multi-state data subscriptions
- Bid Matrix + Item 21 Converter — the full evaluation workflow
- Saved searches with daily email digests
K-12 Schools
Make confident E-Rate decisions.
Pull up your district's entire filing history, plan your 5-year Category 2 budget, score the bids you receive with an audit-ready matrix, and prep Form 471 Item 21 attachments matching USAC's V21.0 templates.
- Your district's 470 / 471 / FRN history scoped to your BEN
- 5-year C2 Budget Planner + verified provider comparison
- Bid Matrix + Item 21 Converter — the full bid workflow
Technology Manufacturers
Route 470s to the right region.
Equip your regional sales teams with full 470 visibility, a deals pipeline that routes leads by territory, and a side-by-side installer comparison so you can connect districts to the right channel partner.
- Regional sales hierarchy with role scoping
- Deals kanban with territory routing
- Installer comparison + tier scoring
Built on the same data spine
Every role above pulls from the same nightly USAC sync — 470 basic info, services requested, consortium members, 471 line items, FRN awards, BEAR disbursements, and the SPIN directory. The differences are in the lens, not the source.
- · ~225K Form 470s spanning FY 2018 → 2026
- · ~17M recipient line items and ~1M FRN status records
- · ~7,800 service providers ranked Bronze through Platinum
- · Incremental sync from USAC every morning at 06:00 UTC
What’s included
Every feature, in one place
A flat list of everything the platform ships today. Plan tiers gate seats and advanced sales features; the data and workflow tools below are available across the board.
Data Lookup
Every USAC dataset, refreshed nightly, queryable in seconds.
- 470 Lead SearchFilter every open Form 470 by state, funding year, service category, applicant type, and dollar threshold. Save your filters as searches with daily email digests.
- 471 Award SearchSearch committed Form 471 awards down to the line-item level. Useful for benchmarking what districts have paid for the equipment you're quoting.
- Form 470 DetailTen-tab deep dive on any application: applicant info, contacts, C1 / Int Conn / IC Maint / CPP service requests, enrollment, 471 history, and RFP attachments.
- SPIN DirectoryEvery USAC service provider with verified tier badges (Bronze → Platinum), award totals, states served, and contact info. Print board-ready PDFs comparing 2-3 SPINs.
- BEAR DisbursementsTrack what USAC has actually paid out against funded awards. Line-by-line reimbursement detail synced from the public BEAR dataset.
- Enrollment LookupFull-time Students, NSLP counts, urban/rural status, and congressional district for every recipient on a 470 — with totals you can drop straight into the C2 Budget Planner.
Workflow Tools
The day-to-day work of running an E-Rate cycle, simplified.
- Application PortfolioTrack every 470 and 471 across the BENs you manage. Add a district once; all their historical and in-flight filings appear automatically.
- Status NotificationsGet an email the moment USAC updates a status — application certified, funding committed, denied. No need to log into EPC daily to check.
- Category 2 Budget PlannerModel 5-year C2 budgets per district with the current per-student rate and funding floor. Import historical FRN commitments so you plan forward from real data, not a blank slate.
- Bid → Item 21 ConverterTurn a vendor's bid into the USAC Form 471 Item 21 attachment. Structured entry for all 19+ USAC fields per line item, exported as a ready-to-attach .xlsx.
- Bid Evaluation MatrixScore multiple vendor bids on a 470 with a USAC-style rubric. Cost auto-computed from converter line items; non-cost criteria you score. Generates an audit-ready PDF for your records folder.
- SPIN ComparisonPick 2-3 service providers, view side-by-side metrics, and download a board-ready PDF with a recommendation section. Useful when explaining vendor decisions to school boards.
Sales & CRM
For service providers and manufacturers running E-Rate as a pipeline.
- Deals PipelineSave 470s as deals and move them through Communicate → Deal Register → Quote → Bid Sent → Won / Lost. Board (kanban) and list views included.
- Activity LogPer-deal timeline of every status change, note, and email. Audit trail for sales coaching and territory handoffs.
- Team ManagementInvite teammates, assign roles, control seats. Regional sales hierarchies supported for manufacturers — leads route by territory.
- CRM CSV ExportExport deals and portfolio data with column headers pre-mapped to Salesforce, HubSpot, Pipedrive, or a generic format. Direct OAuth integrations on the roadmap.
- Saved Searches + Daily DigestSave any lead filter combo and we'll email you new matches every morning. Useful for SPs covering specific states or service categories.
- SPIN Tier BadgesEmbed your verified tier badge on your website to earn trust before the first conversation. Service providers can claim their SPIN with domain-verified auto-approval.
For Manufacturers
Tools built specifically for channel sales teams.
- Equipment-Mapped 470 FeedFilter 470s to the ones requesting equipment your company manufactures. Skip the rest.
- Regional Sales HierarchyBuild out territory structures with role-scoped visibility. Reps see their deals; managers see their region; HQ sees everything.
- Find InstallersCompare installers by tier, region, and category — useful when routing channel work to the right partner for a district's specific needs.
- Deal Routing by TerritoryAuto-assign incoming 470s to the rep covering the district's state or region. No more manual triage.
Account & Security
The basics, done right.
- Audience-Aware DashboardsThe sidebar, the help content, even the home page tiles change based on whether you're a service provider, coordinator, K-12 school, or manufacturer.
- Row-Level SecurityEvery database query is scoped to your organization automatically. Your data never crosses an org boundary.
- Contextual HelpEvery major page has a Help button that opens audience-specific guidance — no PDF manuals, no separate help center to bookmark.
- Stripe-Powered BillingSecure subscription management with self-serve plan upgrades, downgrades, and billing portal access.
Direct from USAC
E-Rate News & Announcements
Latest updates from USAC, summarized for E-Rate participants.
New E-Rate Post Commitment Deadline Tool Available
USAC has launched a new E-Rate Post Commitment Deadline Tool designed to help applicants, service providers, and state coordinators monitor critical deadlines and requirements during the final stages of the E-Rate funding lifecycle. This tool brings together key tracking information in one place, allowing users to see invoicing deadlines, remaining invoice balances, FCC Form 473 (Service Provider Annual Certification) status, and FCC Form 486 status so they can ensure compliance and avoid missing deadlines that could jeopardize committed funding. The tool is particularly valuable for large organizations like state coordinators and consulting groups managing multiple Billed Entity Numbers, as it can aggregate data across hundreds of accounts to reveal statewide compliance patterns or identify whether specific vendors are consistently delayed in submitting their annual certifications. All E-Rate participants—schools, service providers, and coordinators—can benefit from increased visibility into what documents are pending, what is holding up invoices, and when critical deadlines are approaching. Users should begin familiarizing themselves with this new tool and incorporating it into their E-Rate management processes to stay on top of post-commitment requirements and protect their funding from deadline-related forfeitures.
Read full announcementAug 20, 2026E-Rate FCC Form 470 and Competitive Bidding Resources
USAC has released new resources to support schools, service providers, and E-Rate coordinators preparing for the FY2027 competitive bidding process, including a comprehensive learning module on how to file FCC Form 470, an interactive user guide, and a Services Guiding Statements Table that explains which dropdown menu selections to use when requesting specific equipment and services. The learning module covers the step-by-step process for submitting both Category One and Category Two bid requests and introduces updated EPC calculations for determining the Allowable Contract Date, which participants need to understand before launching their bidding process. The Services Guiding Statements Table serves as a practical reference tool to help applicants correctly categorize their equipment and service requests on the form. All E-Rate participants should review these resources and the accompanying Competitive Bidding Infographic to ensure their FY2027 bid requests are submitted accurately and on schedule. Schools and service providers should access these materials now through the USAC website as they begin preparing their competitive bidding documentation to avoid delays or errors in the application process.
Read full announcementAug 20, 2026Requesting E-Rate Service Delivery Deadline Extensions for FY2025 Non-Recurring Services (Other Than Special Construction)
The E-Rate program is clarifying the service delivery deadline for FY2025 non-recurring services such as installations and equipment, which is set for Wednesday, September 30, 2026, with the exception of special construction projects that had an earlier June 30, 2026 deadline. This deadline applies to all schools, service providers, and E-Rate coordinators involved in delivering or receiving non-recurring services funded through FY2025 commitments. Schools and service providers should understand that while September 30, 2026 is the standard deadline, extensions of up to one additional year are available under certain circumstances if requested in a timely manner, and in some cases USAC will automatically grant extensions based on either the original Funding Commitment Decision Letter date or a revised FCDL date. For participants who anticipate difficulty meeting the September 30, 2026 deadline, the key action is to submit an extension request promptly according to E-Rate procedures, though those receiving automatic extensions through their FCDL dates need not take separate action. E-Rate coordinators should track this deadline carefully and communicate with their service providers to ensure compliance or to file extensions well in advance if delivery delays are anticipated.
Read full announcementAug 20, 2026Category Two Budgets
USAC is hosting a webinar on October 1, 2026 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. ET dedicated to Category Two budgets for the FY2026-2030 budget cycle, offering an overview of C2 budgets and guidance that applies to all E-Rate program participants including schools, service providers, and E-Rate coordinators regardless of experience level. The webinar will feature a presentation covering C2 budget fundamentals and requirements specific to the upcoming five-year funding cycle, followed by a question and answer session that will allow attendees to address their specific concerns. Participants who wish to attend should register in advance, and those with questions are encouraged to submit them during the registration process so they can be addressed during the Q&A portion. This webinar is essential for anyone involved in C2 budget planning and submission for the FY2026-2030 cycle, so E-Rate coordinators should mark their calendars and consider whether their colleagues would benefit from attending or reviewing any materials that may be made available afterward.
Read full announcementAug 20, 2026SAM.gov Transition Delayed
USAC has delayed the transition to SAM.gov banking information for processing E-Rate invoice payments on FCC Forms 472/BEAR and 474/SPI to allow time for additional testing and validation before full implementation. This change affects all E-Rate participants including K-12 schools, service providers, and E-Rate coordinators who manage billing and payment processes. While a new transition date has not yet been announced, August invoices will continue to be processed using USAC's current system with banking information from the FCC Form 498, so no immediate changes to payment procedures are needed. To prepare for the eventual transition, all affected parties should visit USAC's SAM.gov UEI Requirement webpage to familiarize themselves with the new requirements and ensure their Unique Entity Identifiers (UEIs) are properly registered and maintained in the SAM.gov system. USAC will communicate the rescheduled transition date once it is finalized, giving stakeholders adequate notice to complete any necessary updates before the changeover occurs.
Read full announcementAug 10, 2026USAC Postpones Transition to SAM.gov Banking Information
USAC has postponed its planned transition to using SAM.gov banking information to allow time for additional testing and validation, with a new transition date to be announced in early September. This change affects all service providers and E-Rate applicants using the BEAR invoicing method, though August invoices will continue to be processed normally using current USAC systems and the banking information on file with the FCC Form 498. While the transition timeline has shifted, all stakeholders should immediately begin preparing by completing their SAM.gov registration and obtaining a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), as this process can take up to six weeks to complete. Once the transition does occur, any service provider or BEAR filer without completed SAM.gov registration and an active UEI listed on their FCC Form 498 will still be able to submit invoices but will not receive payment until these requirements are satisfied. Schools and E-Rate coordinators should ensure their service providers understand this requirement and begin the registration process now to avoid payment delays after the transition takes effect.
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