E-Rate #270001768

Galena Park ISD E-Rate Category 2 Firewall and Network Equipment Request

Galena Park Independent School District is seeking an E-Rate Category 2 firewall solution for its district in Houston, Texas. - Buyer: Galena Park Independent School District; the request covers 36 eligible entities. - Current notice focus: one firewall service with components, software and licenses, including installation and initial configuration. The firewall has no preferred manufacturer. - The FCC Form 470 attachment also lists 24 cabling items, 24 switches, 882 wireless access points, basic maintenance for internal connections, and managed internal broadband services for existing equipment. Earlier solicitation details specify Cisco 9300-48P switches and Cisco 9136i access points or functional equivalents; access points must work with the district’s existing Cisco 9800 controller. - OEMs: Cisco Systems is named for switches in the attachment and Cisco is named for the earlier switch and access-point specifications. The firewall is manufacturer-neutral. - Notable requirements from the earlier specifications include firewall capacity for 36,000 client devices and 30 GB internet bandwidth, five-year licensing for specified equipment, and no refurbished equipment. Functional equivalents are acceptable, and equipment from manufacturers on the FCC Covered List is prohibited. - CRW Consulting is identified as the source for additional bidding information. The latest notice directs bidders to its IFCB website.

Description

Galena Park Independent School District is seeking bids for Category 2 internal connections under FCC Form 470 for Funding Year 2027. The listed request includes one firewall service, components, and necessary software and licenses, with installation and initial configuration indicated in the application. The applicant will accept functional equivalents, and all questions and bids must be submitted through the CRW Consulting IFCB website. The response deadline is November 16, 2026; additional bid requirements and deadlines are available on that website.

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