# Ysleta Independent School District Ionwave #227003RFP

YISD E-Rate support for Cisco and Aruba network systems

**Posted:** October 08, 2026
**Respond By:** November 12, 2026
**Identifier:** 227003RFP
**NAICS:** 423430

Ysleta Independent School District is seeking E-Rate-eligible support for its existing network equipment and related subscriptions.
- **Government buyer:** Ysleta Independent School District (YISD), Technology Information Systems; procurement contact identified as Cristina Vandeberg, Senior Buyer. No separate sub-agency is specified.
- **OEMs:** **Cisco** and **Aruba**. No reseller or bidding vendor is named.
- **Requested services:** Maintenance and support for the Cisco 8500 Edge Platform, Cisco Nexus switches, and Aruba equipment, plus Aruba Central subscriptions. Specific models, part numbers, and quantities are not provided in the available materials; a referenced bid-items spreadsheet is not included.
- **Key requirements:** Services must qualify for E-Rate Category Two. Providers must have valid FCC Registration Number (FRN) and Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) credentials and remain in good standing with the FCC and USAC. The provider must support E-Rate application, review, invoicing, and audit activities. Pricing is to use the Service Provider Invoice (SPI) method, applying the discount to invoices and having the provider seek reimbursement for the discounted amount.
- **Equipment requirement:** Alternative or third-party QSFPs require manufacturer approval and must not void the equipment warranty. District personnel will perform the work.
- **Term and funding:** The stated base term is three years, with three optional one-year extensions. A related agreement template says services cannot begin until an E-Rate funding commitment is issued; its specific term dates and renewal count are left blank.

### Description

Ysleta Independent School District is requesting proposals for E-Rate-eligible services related to its Cisco 8500 Edge Platform, Cisco Nexus switches, Aruba equipment, and Aruba Central subscriptions. The RFP seeks maintenance and support services and is issued under the FCC E-Rate program, Category Two (Internal Connections); proposed services must meet E-Rate eligibility requirements. The successful bidder must have a valid FCC Registration Number and Service Provider Identification Number and support the District with E-Rate applications, invoicing, and audits. The stated performance period is July 1, 2027 through June 30, 2030, with the possibility of three one-year extensions.

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