Opportunity
E-Rate #270000692
Cabool School District R 4 Managed Internal Broadband Services and Network Equipment Replacement
Posted
September 11, 2026
Respond By
October 09, 2026
Identifier
270000692
NAICS
517919, 423690, 423430, 541512
Cabool School District R 4 in Missouri is seeking bids for managed internal broadband services and replacement of network equipment to enhance reliability and support E-rate Category 2 requirements. - Government Buyer: - Cabool School District R 4 (Cabool, Missouri) - OEMs and Vendors: - HP Aruba (preferred for network switches) - Vertiv Liebert (preferred for UPS/battery backup) - Functionally equivalent products from other OEMs are accepted - Products/Services Requested: - HP Aruba 24 port CX 6200F Switch (4 units) - HP Aruba 48 port 6200F Switch (2 units) - Vertiv Liebert PS15 UPS 300VA 120V (1 unit) - Managed internal broadband services, including switch licenses and basic maintenance - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Bidders must possess a valid E-rate Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) - All bids must be submitted through the specified online system - Functionally equivalent products are acceptable - Switch licenses are required as part of the bid - Bids from manufacturers deemed a national security threat by the FCC will be disqualified - Contracts are contingent upon E-rate funding and school board approval - Complete bids covering all requested items are required
Description
This solicitation is for the procurement of Managed Internal Broadband Services categorized as Category 2, involving existing equipment. The project is managed by the Cabool School District R 4 and includes internal connections such as switches, necessary software and licenses, and uninterruptable power supplies or battery backups. The applicant will accept functional equivalents for the requested equipment. Additional details, including disqualification factors and bid deadlines, are available on the consulting firm's website.