Opportunity
E-Rate #270001183
Three-year Cisco Systems or equivalent network license renewals and internal connections for Xavier Jesuit Academy
Posted
September 25, 2026
Respond By
October 23, 2026
Identifier
270001183
NAICS
541512, 423690
Xavier Jesuit Academy in Cincinnati, Ohio is seeking bids for three-year license renewals and internal connections equipment under E-Rate Category 2. - Government Buyer: - Xavier Jesuit Academy (private K-12 school) - OEMs and Vendors: - Cisco Systems (preferred OEM) - Equivalent manufacturers may be proposed - Products/Services Requested: - Three-year security license renewal for firewall (LIC-MX85-SEC-3Y), quantity: 1 - Three-year license renewal for network switch (LIC-MS125-48LP-3Y), quantity: 3 - Three-year enterprise license renewal (LIC-ENT-3YR), quantity: 15 - Internal connections equipment: - Firewall service, components, and necessary software/licenses, quantity: 1 - Switches and necessary software/licenses, quantity: 3 - Wireless access points and necessary software/licenses, quantity: 15 - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Bidders must provide detailed item information: manufacturer, part number/SKU, unit cost, and E-Rate eligibility percentage - Vendors must supply their SPIN or proof of application and demonstrate authorized reseller status - Spam or robotic responses will be disqualified; late bids may be rejected - Education Plus is the consultant; Grant Germann is the authorized contact - Technical Scope: - Internal connections include firewall services, switches, wireless access points, and all necessary software/licenses - Cisco Systems or equivalent solutions are acceptable - Period of Performance: - All licenses and equipment are for a three-year term
Description
The solicitation is for the purchase of three-year license renewals for specific equipment including LIC-MX85-SEC-3Y, LIC-MS125-48LP-3Y, and LIC-ENT-3YR. Bidders must provide detailed information for each item including manufacturer, part number, unit cost, and the percentage of cost eligible under the E-Rate program rules. The bidder must also provide their SPIN or documentation of SPIN application and proof of being an authorized reseller. The project involves Category 2 internal connections such as firewall service, components, and necessary software and licenses, with Cisco Systems or equivalent as the preferred vendor.