# E-Rate #270001605

Brodhead School District firewall, wireless access points, and five-year licensing

**Posted:** October 09, 2026
**Respond By:** November 06, 2026
**Identifier:** 270001605
**NAICS:** 423430

Brodhead School District is seeking firewall and wireless networking equipment with five-year licensing and support.
- **Government buyer:** Brodhead School District; no agency, sub-agency, or office is identified.
- **OEMs named:** **Meraki** and **Cisco Systems**. The solicitation allows equivalent products.
- **Products requested:**
  - 1 Meraki MX 450 firewall (part number MX 450) with five-year advanced security licensing.
  - 30 Cisco CW9176I wireless access points (part number CW9176I), for use with Meraki Cloud, with five-year support licensing.
  - 30 Cisco CW9174I wireless access points (part number CW9174I), for use with Meraki Cloud, with five-year support licensing.
- **Notable requirements:** Installation and initial configuration are not requested. The notice does not specify licensing start or end dates.

### Description

Brodhead School District is seeking Category 2 internal connections equipment and associated licensing, with the source specifying “Meraki or equivalent.” The requested items are one Meraki MX 450 with five-year advanced security licensing, 30 Cisco CW9176I access points with five-year support licensing, and 30 Cisco CW9174I access points with five-year support licensing. The response deadline is November 6, 2026. The notice is certified.

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