E-Rate #270000354

WSWHE BOCES Solicits WAN Fiber Transport Services (2-10 Gbps, E-Rate Category 1)

• Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex (WSWHE) BOCES is seeking proposals for Wide Area Network (WAN) transport services to connect three educational sites in New York.
• The procurement is for leased lit E-LAN point-to-multipoint fiber connectivity, with symmetrical bandwidth options of 2 Gbps, 5 Gbps, and 10 Gbps.
• Services must include construction, installation, and 24/7 network engineer support, and must comply with E-Rate Category 1 eligibility requirements.
• Vendors must provide pricing for both non-recurring (installation/construction) and monthly recurring charges, and offer contract terms of 12, 36, and 60 months.
• No specific OEMs are named; however, equipment or services from Huawei, ZTE, or other FCC-designated national security risks are explicitly prohibited.
• Bidders must comply with FCC supply chain and security requirements, identify any products affected by tariffs, and adhere to the Lowest Corresponding Price (LCP) rule.
• Temporary loan equipment for demonstrations must be clearly identified and limited in duration.
• The opportunity is open to all qualified vendors capable of providing standalone data transmission services.

Description

Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex BOCES (WSWHE BOCES) is seeking proposals for Transport Services on behalf of WSWHE BOCES. The procurement is for WAN transport between specified locations of WSWHE BOCES. Vendors must refer to the attached RFP for detailed specifications and complete instructions to submit a proposal. The service requested is Category 1, specifically standalone data transmission service with a minimum capacity of 2 Gbps and maximum capacity of 10 Gbps, for a quantity of 3 units. Proposals must comply with FCC rules regarding security and supply chain, including restrictions on equipment from certain manufacturers.

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