E-Rate #270001428

Cisco or equivalent access-layer switches and related equipment for Vandercook Lake Public Schools

Jackson County Intermediate School District is seeking access-layer network switching equipment for Vandercook Lake Public Schools, with Cisco specified and equivalent equipment allowed. - Government buyer: Jackson County Intermediate School District (JCISD), Technology office, accepting proposals on behalf of Vandercook Lake Public Schools. - OEM: Cisco Systems (Cisco). Equivalent equipment may be proposed. Named systems and products whose compatibility must be addressed include Cisco ISE, Cisco DNA Center, Meraki management, Cisco Catalyst switches, Cisco wireless products, Cisco Webex Calling, and RedSky. - Requested equipment: 6 Cisco C9300L-48UXG4X-EDU switches (part number C93L-MGIG-BUN-EDU); 6 1100W secondary power supplies; 6 C9300L-STACK-KIT units; 1 long stack-kit cable; and 100 feet of cabling. - Licensing and compatibility: Include all components and licensing needed for operation. Identify whether licenses are perpetual or renewable. Cisco proposals must price Cisco DNA Essentials licensing alternatives for 5- and 7-year terms; equivalent proposals should specify comparable licensing. Explain compatibility limitations, additional products required, and associated costs. - Bidder and quote requirements: Bidders must have an E-rate SPIN designation and a current Service Provider Annual Certification Form 473 on file. Proposals should itemize pricing, shipping, equipment availability, and lead times. - Additional attachment listings: The FCC form includes three repeated generic entries for “Switches and Necessary Software and Licenses,” each with a quantity of 6 and no part number; these appear to overlap the specified equipment scope.

Description

Jackson County Intermediate School District, on behalf of Vandercook Lake Public Schools, is requesting proposals for switching equipment and any components or licensing needed for proper operation at the access layer. Requested equipment includes Cisco switches or equivalent, secondary power supplies, stack kits, and a stack kit cable. Proposals must specify whether licensing is perpetual or renewable; Cisco proposals must include alternate Cisco DNA Essentials pricing for 5-year and 7-year terms. Vendors must have an E-rate SPIN designation and include their SPIN number in the response.

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