E-Rate #260023863

Los Nietos Elementary School District Solicits Cisco and Eaton Network Equipment, Installation, and Maintenance for E-Rate FY2026

Los Nietos Elementary School District in Whittier, California, is seeking proposals for a comprehensive upgrade of its LAN and wireless infrastructure under the E-Rate program for FY2026. - Government Buyer: - Los Nietos Elementary School District (Public School District, Whittier, CA) - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Cisco Systems (network switches, wireless access points, licenses, modules, power supplies, SFP modules) - Eaton (uninterruptible power supplies, network management modules) - Products/Services Requested: - Network switches (Cisco models C9300X48HX-M, C930048UN-M, C9300X24Y-M, C930024UX-M) - Stacking modules (Cisco STACK-T11M-M) - Power cables and supplies (Cisco CAB-SPWR150CM-M, PWR-C11100WACP-M, PWR-C1715WAC-PM) - Network modules (Cisco C9300XNM-8Y-M, C9300-NM8X-M) - SFP modules (Cisco SFP-10/25GLR-S) - Software licenses (Cisco LIC-C930048E-5Y, LIC-C930024E-5Y, LIC-ENT5YR) - Wireless access points (Cisco CW9163EMR, CW-ANTO1-NS-00, CW9166IMR) - Uninterruptible power supplies (Eaton 9PX6KG2-L, 9PXTFMR5G2, 9PXEBM192RTG2-L, 9PX3000RTN-L, 5P1500R-L, 9PXEBM72RT-L) - Network management module (Eaton NETWORK-M3 744A4920) - Cabling (Cisco or equivalent, 300 feet) - Antennas, connectors, and related components (Cisco and Eaton or equivalent) - Services Requested: - Installation and initial configuration of all equipment - Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections (software/firmware updates, hardware repair/replacement, 24x7 support, help desk, preventative maintenance) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - All products must be new and include necessary software and licenses - Vendors must be CMAS-listed and meet E-rate eligibility and experience requirements - Installation, configuration, testing, and documentation for a fully operational network are required - Cost-effectiveness is a primary evaluation factor - Project is contingent on E-rate funding approval - Place(s) of Performance/Delivery: - Los Nietos School District District Office - Aeolian Elementary School - Los Nietos Middle School - Nelson Elementary School - Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary School - 8324 Westman Ave, Whittier, CA 90606

Description

Los Nietos Elementary School District in Whittier, CA is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors to provide Category 2 Internal Connections equipment and Basic Maintenance services under the FCC's E-rate program for FY2026. The project aims to upgrade the local area network and wireless infrastructure to meet current and future instructional technology needs. Vendors must provide equipment, installation, configuration, testing, and documentation for a fully operational network, ensuring all items are E-rate eligible and comply with FCC regulations. The solicitation requires vendors to be listed as California Multiple Awards Schedule (CMAS) Service Providers and have relevant experience in K-12 education or government markets.

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