E-Rate #26-02-4043DB and 26-02-4044DB

Bundled Internet Services and Equipment for Navajo Nation Head Start and Library Sites in Arizona

This opportunity seeks bundled internet services for Navajo Nation Head Start and Library/Chapter House sites in Arizona. - Government Buyer: - Navajo Nation Tribal Consortium, through the Navajo Nation Broadband Office - Scope of Work: - Provide bundled internet/data transmission services to: - 20 Head Start sites - 34 Library/Chapter House sites - Bandwidth options from 100 Mbps up to 10 Gbps symmetric throughput - Installation and initial configuration of all services and equipment - Supply all necessary network equipment (e.g., routers, switches, battery backup devices) - Maintenance and operations for all provided equipment and services - CIPA content filtering services (pricing required, not E-Rate eligible) - Products and Equipment: - SmartRG SR655AC or equal (FTTH/Bonded DSL Integrated Access Device) - APC by Schneider Electric Back-UPS BE650G1 or equal (battery backup and surge protection) - Service Requirements: - 99.9% uptime guarantee - Dedicated static IP per site - Monitoring and restoration based on severity - Compliance with E-Rate program and CIPA requirements - Itemized pricing per site - Compliance with current health and safety protocols for on-site work - Notable Requirements: - Vendors must provide all electronic equipment for internet access and circuit monitoring - Proposals must clearly identify E-Rate eligible and ineligible equipment/pricing - Annual E-Rate applications required for multi-year contracts - Good Faith Negotiation Letter requirement has been removed - No specific OEMs or vendors are mandated; opportunity is open to qualified providers

Description

This solicitation includes two separate Requests for Proposals (RFPs) issued by the Navajo Nation Broadband Office for bundled internet services. Project 1 covers 20 Navajo Nation Head Start sites in Arizona, and Project 2 covers 34 Navajo Nation Library/Chapter House sites in Arizona. The scope includes providing internet access and data transmission services with bandwidth ranging from 100 Mbps to 10 Gbps, including necessary equipment and maintenance. Proposals must clearly identify E-Rate eligible and ineligible equipment and pricing, and must be submitted by March 27, 2026.

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