E-Rate #270000673

Noblesville Schools Network Equipment and Services Procurement (FY 2027)

Noblesville Schools is seeking proposals for new network equipment and related services for its eligible locations under E-Rate Category 2 for FY 2027. - Government Buyer: - Noblesville Schools, Hamilton County, Indiana - Contact: Ben Walters, Sr. Infrastructure/Systems Admin - OEMs and Vendors: - Primary OEM: HPE Aruba - Products Requested: - 65 HPE Aruba Networking CX 6300M 48-port Smart Rate PoE Switches (JL659A) - 65 HPE Aruba Networking X372 54VDC 1050W Power Supplies (JL087A) - 4 HPE Aruba Networking 8360-48Y6C v2 48p 25G SFP/SFP+/SFP28 Switch Bundles (JL704C) - 4 Aruba 1Y FC NBD Exchange Emergency/Repair Service for JL704C (JL704C ABA) - 2 HPE Aruba Networking 100G QSFP28 to QSFP28 1m Direct Attach Copper Cables (R0Z25A) - All necessary cables, connectors, modules, cords, and mounting hardware - Services Requested: - Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections - Managed Internal Broadband Services - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Equipment must be new, factory-sealed, and currently available from the manufacturer - No used, refurbished, or discontinued items accepted - Equivalent products may be proposed but must include detailed technical descriptions and proof of meeting required functionalities - Bidders must provide line-item pricing, manufacturer warranties, reference sites, certifications, and a ready-to-execute contract with E-Rate contingencies - Proposals must separate eligible and ineligible services - No equipment from companies deemed a national security risk per FCC Order 19-121 will be accepted - Procurement is contingent on E-Rate funding and may be scaled or canceled based on funding availability

Description

Noblesville Schools is seeking proposals for the purchase of network equipment for FY 2027. The project includes approximately 69 switches along with all necessary software, cables, connectors, modules, cords, mounting hardware, and related items as detailed in the attached RFP. Service providers are advised to review the RFP document thoroughly to prepare targeted bids. Questions must be submitted by October 2, 2026, and bids are due by November 2, 2026, at 10am EST. The procurement is categorized under Category 2 and involves Managed Internal Broadband Services and Existing Equipment.

View original listing