# 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.

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