E-Rate #270002035

West Virginia statewide networking and enterprise technology equipment and services master contract

West Virginia is seeking vendor pricing for a statewide, broad-based networking and enterprise technology master contract. - Buyer: West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE), Purchasing Section; intended users include WVDE, local educational agencies, and charter schools statewide. - Contract scope: Wired and wireless networking, network security, Wi-Fi 7 access points, antennas and accessories, UPS and batteries, servers, storage, virtualization and network-management software, racks, copper and fiber cabling, access control, cameras, phone systems, content filtering, cybersecurity, warranties, and professional and installation services. - Named OEMs and product vendors: HPE Aruba Networking, HPE Juniper Networking, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), Cisco, Cisco Meraki, Extreme Networks, Fortinet, Eaton, APC, Dell Technologies, Lenovo, NetApp, VMware, Legrand, Panduit, Corning, CommScope, Genetec, AXIS, Verkada, Mitel, Zoom, Singlewire Software, Audio Enhancement, GoGuardian, Linewize, Lightspeed, iboss, ManagedMethods, CrowdStrike, Arctic Wolf, and Intel. Product families and configured examples are detailed below; equivalent offerings are contemplated in the broad solicitation scope. - Examples of specified equipment: HPE Aruba CX 6200F switch (JL725B), Cisco Catalyst C9200L-24P-4X-E, Extreme Networks 5420M-24W-4YE, Fortinet FortiSwitch FS-124F-FPOE, Wi-Fi 7 access points, branch firewalls, 11 kVA Eaton and 10 kVA APC UPS systems, rack servers, and enterprise storage. The cost sheet also identifies optics, stacking cables, mounts, injectors, antennas, and structured-cabling components. - Services and subscriptions: Installation, configuration, professional services, extended support, network management and virtualization subscriptions, phone and mass-notification services, content filtering, cybersecurity subscriptions, and renewals. The workbook includes 1-, 3-, and 5-year subscription options for many offerings; quantities and prices are generally unfilled. - Notable requirements: This is an open-end catalog-discount arrangement for statewide use. Discounts must align between the cost-sheet exhibits, and vendors are asked to verify product lifecycle and orderability and confirm reseller availability for many configurations. Cost-sheet quantities are generally unspecified and should not be read as a forecast of total purchases.

Description

This RFP/Form 470 is for a complete rebid of the West Virginia State Master Contract for Category 2 networking and other technology equipment, cabling, installation, and services, including eligible and ineligible items. The procurement covers 18 categories, including wired and wireless LAN equipment, network security, servers, storage, structured cabling, and professional installation services. WVDE is also seeking a prime vendor to support public education entities. The contract has one base year from July 1, 2027 through June 30, 2028, with seven optional extensions; proposals are due November 30, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time, and automatically generated bids will not be considered.

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