Opportunity
E-Rate #270000103
MSD Mount Vernon seeks Cisco switches and related network equipment with installation under E-Rate Category 2.
Posted
July 10, 2026
Respond By
August 07, 2026
Identifier
270000103
NAICS
541512, 423690
MSD Mount Vernon School District in Indiana is seeking proposals for the supply and installation of new Cisco Systems network equipment under its FY 2027 Small Switch Project C2. - Government Buyer: - MSD Mount Vernon School District, Posey County, Indiana - Contact: Brad Allen, District Network Engineer - OEMs and Vendors: - Primary OEM: Cisco Systems - Equivalent products from other manufacturers may be proposed with technical justification - Products/Services Requested: - Cisco Nexus 9300 Series 48 port managed rack-mountable switches (Part Number: N9K-C93180YC-FX3, Quantity: 2) - Cisco SmartNet Total Care Extended Service Agreements (Part Number: CON-L1NBD-N9KC93X3, Quantity: 2) - Additional 16GB Memory for Nexus Switches (Part Number: NXK-MEM-16GB, Quantity: 2) - Cisco 100GBase Direct Attach Cables, 2 meters (Part Number: QSFP-100G-AOC2M, Quantity: 4) - Data Center Networking Essentials Term N9300 XF 3Y License (Part Number: C1E1TN9300XF-3Y, Quantity: 2) - Installation, integration, testing, and documentation services for all equipment - Unique or Notable Requirements: - All equipment must be new, factory-sealed, and covered by original manufacturer warranties - Project includes removal of existing equipment, installation, integration, testing for connectivity, and providing configuration and summary documentation - Bidders must provide detailed line-item pricing, technical descriptions, certifications, references, and an E-Rate SPIN number - Strict adherence to FCC E-Rate rules, including separation of eligible and ineligible costs - Equipment from companies deemed a national security risk is not permitted
Description
This solicitation is for the procurement of switches and all accompanying licenses, cables, connectors, mounting hardware, modules, and related items necessary to provide a turnkey solution for the applicant, MSD Mount Vernon School District. The project includes the supply and installation of new network equipment, specifically Cisco Systems switches and related components, with installation involving removal of existing equipment and integration into the current environment. Bidders must adhere to FCC E-Rate rules and provide detailed line-item pricing, technical descriptions, and references. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with procurement regulations and requires proposals to include all costs, taxes, and fees.