# E-Rate #270000895

Network Equipment and Wireless Access Points for Manatee County School District (Phase 2)

**Posted:** September 18, 2026
**Respond By:** October 16, 2026
**Identifier:** 270000895
**NAICS:** 423430

Manatee County School District is seeking proposals for network equipment and components to upgrade existing school sites.
- Government Buyer: Manatee County School District, Florida
- OEMs Highlighted:
  - HPE Aruba Networking
  - Extreme Networks
- Products Requested:
  - Network switches (e.g., HPE Aruba CX 6405 v2, CX 5420, CX 6100, CX 6200F)
  - Power supplies and modules (e.g., R0X35A#ABA, S0U53A#ABA, S0U68A, S0U63A, S0U62A)
  - Wireless access points (Extreme Networks AP4020-WW or equivalent)
  - Transceivers (HPE Aruba J9150D)
  - Software and licenses (ExtremeCloud IQ Pilot + Extreme AI Expert, 5-year subscription)
- Quantities:
  - 125 HPE Aruba CX 6405 v2 Switches
  - 500 power supplies
  - 1510 Extreme Networks wireless access points
  - 813 transceivers
- Unique Requirements:
  - All equipment must be new
  - Proposals must allow for quantity adjustments, new site additions, or site relocations
  - Strict rejection of SPAM and robotic bids
  - E-Rate Category 2, Internal Connections
  - 5-year software subscription for wireless access points
- All specifications and part numbers provided in RFP documents

### Description

Manatee County School District is seeking proposals for network equipment and related components for existing locations. The procurement includes switches, necessary software, licenses, wireless access points, antennas, connectors, and related components. The district intends to procure goods or services that may be adjusted for new sites, relocation of sites, or adjustments to quantity and capacity. The quantities listed are estimates, and bidders are advised to see the attached RFP for further specifications. SPAM and robotic bids will be rejected.

[View original listing](https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270000895/127848/22566372-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_270000895_CERTIFIED.pdf)