DC Supplies supports educational institutions at every level — from K–12 school districts to community colleges and four-year universities. We carry the IT infrastructure hardware that schools rely on: networking, servers, UPS, and security — and we're built to work with the procurement processes schools use.
Who We Serve in Education
- K–12 public and private schools and school districts
- Charter schools and magnet schools
- Community colleges and technical institutes
- Four-year public and private universities
- University IT departments and research computing centers
- Educational non-profit organizations
Products for Education IT Departments
- Campus networking — managed switches, wireless access points, and controllers for building-wide and campus-wide connectivity (Netgear, Ubiquiti, HPE Aruba)
- Servers & storage — school servers, NAS storage, and virtualization infrastructure for administrative systems and data management
- UPS & power protection — uninterruptible power for server rooms, network closets, and critical AV installations
- Network security — firewall appliances and security hardware to protect student data and meet compliance requirements
- VoIP & communications — IP phones and conferencing hardware for administrative offices and classrooms
- Cables, racks & accessories — structured cabling, patch panels, and rack systems for organized network closets and server rooms
How We Support Educational Procurement
- Tax-exempt purchasing — submit your exemption certificate and all orders process tax-free automatically
- Purchase order acceptance — we process POs from schools, school districts, and universities
- Formal written quotes — we provide quote documentation for board submissions and internal budget approvals
- E-rate compatible products — our networking and infrastructure products support E-rate eligible purchases; we can provide documentation to support your application
- Volume pricing — request a Bulk Order Inquiry for large deployments such as lab refreshes or campus network upgrades
- Net Terms — qualifying educational institutions can apply for Net 30 payment terms
Common Education Projects
Campus network upgrade
Managed switches, wireless controllers, and access points for fast, reliable connectivity across buildings.
Server room build / refresh
Rack-mount servers, NAS storage, UPS systems, and patch panels for school data centers.
Network security upgrade
Firewall appliances and access control to protect student records and meet data privacy requirements.
Distance learning infrastructure
Networking and AV equipment to support hybrid and remote learning environments.
Multi-building district rollout
Coordinated procurement and delivery across multiple school buildings in a district deployment.
Cooperative Purchasing: If your institution participates in a cooperative purchasing program (TIPS, E&I, or a state-level co-op), contact us to discuss whether DC Supplies can fulfill orders through your cooperative vehicle.