# E-Rate #270001052

Firewall Service and Equipment Solicitation (Sophos JG2C3CSUS or Equivalent) for Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix

**Posted:** September 22, 2026
**Respond By:** October 20, 2026
**Identifier:** 270001052
**NAICS:** 541512

Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix is seeking proposals for firewall service and equipment under E-rate Category 2.
- Government Buyer:
  - Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix (K-12 charter school in Phoenix, AZ)
  - Procurement managed by Yavapai County Educational Service Agency
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - Sophos (specified OEM for firewall appliance)
  - Equivalent products from other OEMs are permitted
  - Explicit exclusion of Huawei, ZTE, and any FCC-prohibited vendors
- Products/Services Requested:
  - 1 Sophos JG2C3CSUS firewall appliance or equivalent
    - Includes all necessary software, licenses, accessories (e.g., power cords, base licenses)
    - Minimum one-year warranty
    - 8x5 next business day support
  - Installation and initial configuration of the firewall
- Unique/Notable Requirements:
  - Compliance with FCC Lowest Corresponding Price rules
  - Quotes must include all fees and Arizona sales tax
  - Itemization of E-rate eligible and non-eligible costs
  - Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) and Form 470 number required in proposals
  - Option for SPI or BEAR invoicing
  - Equipment must not be from companies deemed national security threats by the FCC

### Description

This solicitation is for the procurement of Firewall Service, Components, and Necessary Software and Licenses, specifically a quantity of one Sophos JG2C3CSUS or equivalent. The service category is Category 2, and the procurement requires quotes to include all applicable fees and Arizona Sales Tax, itemization of any ineligible costs, and compliance with FCC Lowest Corresponding Price requirements. Installation is required as indicated in the Form 470. Proposals must be uploaded to the specified URL and must clearly display the SPIN and Form 470 number to be considered responsive.

[View original listing](https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270001052/16039138/22578464-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_270001052_CERTIFIED.pdf)