Opportunity
E-Rate #270001184
South Side School District seeks Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS) for Aruba network equipment
Posted
September 25, 2026
Respond By
October 23, 2026
Identifier
270001184
NAICS
541512
South Side School District in Bee Branch, Arkansas is seeking proposals for Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS) under E-rate Category 2. - Government Buyer: - South Side School District (Van Buren County, Arkansas) - OEMs and Vendors: - Aruba (primary OEM for all network equipment) - Products/Services Requested: - Managed services for district-owned Aruba network equipment - Aruba 2930F 48G PoE+ 4SFP+ Switch (7 units) - Aruba 6200F 48G Class4 PoE 4SFP+ 370W Switch (4 units) - Aruba 2540 48G PoE+ 4SFP+ Switch (10 units) - Aruba 6200M 24G 4SFP+ Switch (1 unit) - Aruba 2540 24G PoE+ 4SFP Switch (5 units) - Aruba AP515 Wireless Access Point (62 units) - Aruba AP505 Wireless Access Point (1 unit) - Aruba AP365 Wireless Access Point (6 units) - Aruba AP367 Wireless Access Point (2 units) - Managed Internal Broadband Services (installation, configuration, ongoing management) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Bidders must submit proposals through the online IFCB system - Bids must cover the entire project scope; partial bids will be disqualified - Only functionally equivalent equipment will be accepted - Compliance with E-rate program rules is mandatory (valid SPIN, lowest corresponding price) - Strict disqualification factors: completion of C2 Cover Page and full project bid required - Compliance with all district procurement policies - Aruba is the prominent OEM referenced for all network equipment
Description
This solicitation is for Category 2 services requested by the South Side School District in Bee Branch, Arkansas. The procurement involves managed internal broadband services and existing equipment for educational purposes. Vendors must complete a Category Two cover page and provide detailed cost breakdowns for each project. The bidding process is competitive and requires adherence to E-rate rules, with all questions and bids submitted through the designated IFCB portal.