# E-Rate #270002074

Mannford schools seek 1 Gbps internet and WAN services, Extreme network equipment, a SonicWall firewall, and managed broadband services

**Posted:** October 14, 2026
**Respond By:** November 11, 2026
**Identifier:** 270002074
**NAICS:** 517111, 517311, 517810, 517911

Mannford Independent School District 3 is seeking E-rate connectivity, network equipment, and managed internal broadband services for its schools and other district entities.
- **Government buyer:** Mannford Independent School District 3 (Mannford Public Schools), a public school district in Mannford, Oklahoma.
- **Connectivity services:**
  - 1 Gbps internet access for the district, including leased lit fiber with internet service.
  - 1 Gbps WAN or transport-only service for six district entities.
  - A compatible managed router is optional.
- **Category 2 equipment:**
  - 1 SonicWall NSA 6700 firewall.
  - 12 Extreme X5420F switches in 48-port and 24-port models; the quantity split by model is not specified.
  - 1 Extreme XCIQ wireless controller, 2 Extreme AP410C access points, and 145 Extreme XCIQ wireless access point licenses.
  - Compatible equivalents are acceptable.
- **Managed services and implementation:** Installation and configuration are requested and must be priced separately from internal-connection equipment. Managed internal broadband services must operate, manage, and monitor eligible existing connections; the inventory identifies Extreme switches and AP410C access points, plus a Dell SonicWall NSA 5600 firewall.
- **Notable requirements:** Identify eligible and ineligible charges separately, including the ineligible firewall-related portion of managed services. Include applicable installation, configuration, engineering, maintenance, and special-construction costs in the relevant service pricing.

### Description

Mannford Independent School District 3 is seeking bids for Category 1 and Category 2 E-rate services for funding year 2027-28. Category 1 includes 1 Gbps internet access and WAN/transport services for six entities, including leased lit fiber, with eligible costs and ineligible charges identified separately. Category 2 includes internal connections equipment and managed internal broadband services, with installation and configuration priced separately from equipment. Bids are due by 11:59 p.m. on November 20, 2026, and awards are contingent on E-rate funding and governing board approval.

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