# 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.

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