Opportunity
E-Rate #260026317
Nova Classical STEM Academy Seeks Network Equipment, Firewall, and Installation Services (E-Rate Category 2)
Posted
March 24, 2026
Respond By
April 21, 2026
Identifier
260026317
NAICS
541512, 541513
Classical Education Network, Inc., DBA Nova Classical STEM Academy in Fort Myers, FL is seeking bids for network equipment and internal connections under E-Rate Category 2 funding. - Government Buyer: - Classical Education Network, Inc., DBA Nova Classical STEM Academy - Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Vendors: - Ubiquiti (UniFi) - American Power Conversion (APC) - Fortinet - Server (no manufacturer preference) - Products and Quantities Requested: - 40 UniFi U7 Pro Max Access Points or equivalent - 3 UniFi U7-Pro-Outdoor Access Points or equivalent - 5 UniFi USW-Pro-Max-48-PoE (720W) Switches or equivalent - 1 UniFi USW-Pro-Aggregation Switch or equivalent - 1 UniFi UACC-OM-MM-10G-D-20 Transceiver Module - 2 APC SMX3000RMLV2UNC UPS units or equivalent - 1 FortiGate-200G Hardware with 5-year FortiCare Premium and FortiGuard (UTP) Firewall or equivalent - 1 Server (no preference on manufacturer) - Services Requested: - Installation and initial configuration of all network equipment - Notable Requirements: - Bidders may propose equivalent products from other manufacturers - All taxes and surcharges must be included in pricing - Service providers may invoice USAC directly for E-Rate discounts - Strict instructions for bid submission format and subject line - Place of Performance: - 7101 Banway Rd, Fort Myers, FL 33907 (Lee County)
Description
Classical Education Network, Inc., DBA Nova Classical STEM Academy is seeking bids for internal connections including network equipment such as access points, switches, transceiver modules, UPS units, firewall hardware with support, and a server. The procurement is for Category 2 services and equipment to support the school's network infrastructure. Bidders must send responses to the specified email with the correct subject line and include all taxes and surcharges in their pricing. The deadline for responses is April 21, 2026.