# E-Rate #270000979

Management and Maintenance Services for 15 Cisco Switches at Oakstone Academy

**Posted:** September 21, 2026
**Respond By:** October 19, 2026
**Identifier:** 270000979
**NAICS:** 541512

Oakstone Academy, a private school in Westerville, Ohio, is seeking a vendor to provide management and maintenance services for its internal network infrastructure.
- Government Buyer:
  - Oakstone Academy (Franklin County, OH)
- OEM Highlight:
  - Cisco Systems is the specified Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for all network switches
- Products/Services Requested:
  - Management and basic maintenance of 15 Cisco network switches
  - Installation and initial configuration services for switches
  - Support covers four separate buildings on the Oakstone Academy campus
- Unique/Notable Requirements:
  - Vendor must have experience with Cisco switches
  - Ability to provide service across multiple buildings
  - Solicitation falls under Service Category 2 (basic maintenance of internal connections)
  - Price is the primary selection factor
  - Opportunity is open for competitive bidding and is FCC E-rate compliant

### Description

This solicitation requests support to manage internal network switches. The scope includes maintenance and management of 15 Cisco switches distributed across four different buildings. The service category is Category 2, focusing on basic maintenance of internal connections. The procuring entity is a school named Oakstone Academy located in Westerville, Ohio. The solicitation is certified and requires responses by October 19, 2026.

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