E-Rate #270000577

Saint John's College High School Solicits 10Gbps Internet Access, Network Equipment, and Maintenance

Saint John's College High School in Washington, DC is soliciting competitive bids for high-speed Internet access and supporting network infrastructure. - Government Buyer: - Saint John's College High School (Billed Entity Number 17052277) - OEMs and Vendors: - Cisco referenced as current equipment (Cisco C8500L-8S4X) - Equivalent OEMs accepted; no specific OEMs mandated - Products/Services Requested: - Minimum 10Gbps Dedicated Internet Access, fully managed and symmetrical - Category One Network Equipment (managed router/switch), currently Cisco C8500L-8S4X or equivalent - Associated patch cables and transceivers - 24x7x365 hardware maintenance and monitoring with guaranteed four-hour onsite response - Service Level Agreement (SLA) covering network performance, outage reporting, and escalation procedures - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with FCC supply chain security rules and USAC E-Rate eligibility - Pricing required for 12, 36, and 60-month terms, with up to two optional one-year renewals - Itemized recurring and non-recurring charges, including special construction costs - Detailed cost allocation for ineligible components - Equipment must be eligible as Category One under E-Rate - Lowest corresponding price rule applies - Strict adherence to performance and maintenance standards - All qualified vendors able to meet technical and regulatory requirements are invited to bid.

Description

Saint John's College High School (BEN 17052277) is requesting competitive bids for Category One Dedicated Internet Access service for its facility at 2607 Military Road NW, Chevy Chase, DC 20015. The requested internet speed is 10Gbps as specified in the RFP document. The procurement is for Category One Internet Access services including Data Transmission and/or Internet Access and Category One Maintenance and Operations. The solicitation is part of the E-Rate program for funding year 2027 and is subject to federal, state, and local procurement laws and FCC regulations.

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