Opportunity
E-Rate #270001283
Managed lit-fiber internet service and Palo Alto PA-850 firewall for Zavalla ISD
Posted
October 02, 2026
Respond By
October 30, 2026
Identifier
270001283
NAICS
517311, 541513, 541519, 334290
Zavalla Independent School District is seeking managed fiber internet service and firewall equipment and support for five eligible entities. - Government buyer: Zavalla Independent School District, Zavalla, Angelina County, Texas; no sub-agency or purchasing office is identified. - Services requested: Fully managed leased lit-fiber internet access terminating at the Zavalla Tech Building and shared across district locations. Bidders should price bandwidth options in 1 Gbps increments from 1 Gbps through 5 Gbps, with 1-, 3-, or 5-year service terms. Installation, activation, initial configuration, maintenance, and technical support are requested. - OEM and equipment: Palo Alto is the named manufacturer. The district requests one PA-850 firewall appliance or an equivalent, with related components, applicable software and licenses, installation, and configuration. - Firewall support: Firewall software and license maintenance is requested for components supporting district-wide broadband distribution. The earlier notice also identifies managed internal broadband services for existing equipment as potentially needed. - Notable requirements: Equivalent equipment may be proposed. Vendors must distinguish eligible costs from ineligible costs. No additional firewall part numbers or quantities for related components, software, or licenses are specified.
Description
Zavalla Independent School District is seeking proposals for Category 1 and Category 2 services. The request includes fully managed leased lit fiber internet access with bandwidth options from approximately 1 Gbps to 5 Gbps for district locations, plus a firewall and related components, firewall maintenance, and managed internal broadband services if needed. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the RFP system and comply with the Texas Education Agency Financial Accountability Guidelines. The associated RFP lists a closing date of November 9, 2026.