Opportunity

MyVendorLink #28-0002-KCD

Manatee County School District Requests E-Rate Internal Connections Equipment for All Sites

Posted

September 16, 2026

Respond By

October 29, 2026

Identifier

28-0002-KCD

NAICS

423690

The Manatee County School District in Florida is seeking proposals for Internal Connections District E-Rate Equipment for all district locations as part of the FCC's E-rate program. - Government Buyer: - Manatee County School District (Florida) - Products/Services Requested: - Communication processors and protocol converters (e.g., front-end processors, network interface modules, protocol interchange, switching controls) - Integrated hardware-software IT solutions (e.g., mini/mainframe computers) - Modems for external data communications - Network components (adapter cards, bridges, connectors, expansion modules/ports, hubs, line drivers, MSAUs, routers, transceivers) - Cables (printer, disk, network, etc.) - Data entry and remote job entry devices (voice recognition, voice digitization, speech synthesizers) - Firewall devices (network security) - Computerized and wireless monitors (equipment utilization, engine/driver performance, brakes, lights, RPM, temperature, etc.) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs named in the solicitation - Planholders include CDW Government LLC, Archis Inc., ARISMA GROUP LLC, Ask IT Consulting Inc., Avixum, Inc., BEYOND TECH USA LLC, and others - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Equipment supply only; no installation or on-site warranty required - Must be USAC approved and qualified firms - Applies to existing district sites only - Commodity codes cover a wide range of IT and network hardware - This procurement is for equipment only, with no services such as installation or warranty included.

Description

The School District of Manatee County is seeking proposals from USAC approved and qualified firms to provide Internal Connections District E-Rate Equipment solutions for all SDMC locations within Manatee County. This procurement is part of the FCC's E-rate program which provides discounts for telecommunications, Internet access, and internal connections to eligible schools and libraries. The scope includes equipment for existing sites as detailed in the provided attachment. The solicitation is a Request for Proposal with submissions accepted online.

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