Opportunity
E-Rate #270000593
Firewall Licenses, Maintenance, and Managed Broadband Services for Green Bay Area Public School District
Posted
September 14, 2026
Respond By
October 12, 2026
Identifier
270000593
NAICS
541512
The Green Bay Area Public School District is seeking proposals for licenses and support services for its existing firewall equipment, serving 45 eligible school entities. - Government Buyer: - Green Bay Area Public School District (Contact: Amy Sterckx) - OEMs and Vendors: - Fortinet (specified as preferred OEM) - Equivalent manufacturers may be considered - Products/Services Requested: - Firewall service, components, and necessary software/licenses (Fortinet or equivalent) - 45 licenses/support for firewall components - 45 basic maintenance services for firewall equipment - 2 managed internal broadband services for existing equipment - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with FCC rules prohibiting equipment/services from companies deemed national security risks (e.g., Huawei, ZTE) - Adherence to the Lowest Corresponding Price (LCP) rule - Vendors must clearly identify any products subject to price increases due to tariffs - Proposals must address both product and service support for the district's current infrastructure - E-rate Category 2 funding eligibility - The procurement is open to all qualified vendors, with detailed requirements in the attached USAC FCC Form 470 Application.
Description
Green Bay Area School District is requesting licenses and support for existing equipment related to firewall services. The procurement includes Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections and Managed Internal Broadband Services, reflecting software categories considered by USAC. Vendors must review attached documents for detailed instructions on submitting proposals. The procurement emphasizes compliance with FCC rules prohibiting equipment or services from certain companies posing national security threats. Bids must offer the Lowest Corresponding Price and address potential price adjustments due to tariffs.