E-Rate #270002082

East Noble School Corporation elementary-school network equipment upgrade

East Noble School Corporation is seeking Fortinet-based network upgrades for its elementary schools and Communications Coordinator Office. - Buyer and locations - Government buyer: East Noble School Corporation, Kendallville, Indiana; the RFP identifies East Noble Elementary Schools, with firewall equipment associated with the Communications Coordinator Office. - OEM and alternatives - Specified OEM: Fortinet. Equivalent equipment is permitted if it provides the required functionality and is compatible with the district’s existing Fortinet network. - The documents do not identify any resellers or other named equipment vendors. - Requested equipment - Fortinet FS-648F-FPOE switches: 31; 32 x 2.5 Gbps RJ45 ports, 16 x 5 Gbps RJ45 ports, eight 25 Gbps SFP28 slots, and dual AC power supplies. - Fortinet FS-624F-FPOE switches: 2 in the RFP attachment (the initial release summary reports 3); 24 x 5GE ports, four 25GE SFP28 ports, and dual AC power supplies. - Fortinet FG-60F firewall: 1 in the RFP attachment (the initial release summary reports 2); ten GE RJ45 ports, including seven internal, two WAN, and one DMZ port. - Fortinet FAP-431K wireless access points: 3 in the RFP attachment (the initial release summary reports 1); indoor Wi-Fi 7, four radios, internal antennas, two 10G Base-T RJ45 ports, Bluetooth/BLE, USB Type-A, RS-232 RJ45 serial, and ceiling/wall mount kit. An 802.3bt PoE injector is specified for power. - The FCC Form 470 separately describes 33 switches, 1 firewall, and 3 access points without specifying part numbers. Quantities differ across the source summaries; the district may adjust quantities. - Notable requirements - Equipment-only request: installation and initial configuration are not requested. - Necessary software, licenses, subscriptions, or basic maintenance may be offered as separate optional line items; ongoing subscriptions must be priced separately, and bundle pricing is prohibited. - The vendor must provide an E-Rate SPIN and comply with USAC requirements. Implementation is contingent on an E-Rate funding commitment, and the district requests BEAR reimbursement billing.

Description

East Noble School Corporation is seeking proposals for FY2027 Category 2 network infrastructure upgrades. The work includes replacing switches in elementary schools that have reached their end of service date, upgrading a firewall at the Communications Coordinator Office, and adding access points to improve coverage and capacity. The Form 470 lists 33 switches, one firewall, and three wireless access points, with Fortinet or equivalent equipment specified. The RFP requires an E-Rate SPIN and compliance with USAC requirements; project implementation depends on receiving an E-Rate funding commitment.

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