E-Rate #270002284

White River Valley School Corporation seeks APC 1500VA rack-mount UPS units and related Category 2 equipment

White River Valley School Corporation is seeking Category 2 power-protection equipment and related items for its school district in Switz City, Indiana. - Buyer: White River Valley School Corporation, a public school district in Greene County, Indiana; no sub-agency or office is identified. - OEM: APC (American Power Conversion) is specified, with equivalent manufacturers permitted. - Primary equipment: Seven APC Smart-UPS 1500VA rack-mountable UPS units, part number SMTL1500RM3UCNC, or equivalent. Listed specifications include 120V input/output, sine-wave output, a three-hour recharge, serial port, six NEMA 5-15R outlets, six battery/surge outlets, and SmartConnect. - Additional requested equipment: Seven each of antennas, connectors, and related components, and racks; include applicable cables, mounting hardware, software, and licenses. Part numbers and detailed quantities for these related items are not specified. - Services: Basic maintenance of internal connections is listed for the UPS equipment, related components, and racks, with a quantity of seven shown for each category. Include labor for staging, testing, and configuration documentation; installation is not requested. - Notable requirements: Equipment must be new and factory-sealed with original manufacturer warranties. Equivalent products must include a detailed explanation of how they meet the requirements. Bids should itemize quantities, manufacturers, part numbers, descriptions, and pricing, and separate eligible and ineligible costs. The project depends on Category 2 E-Rate funding, and quantities may be adjusted or the project scaled back or canceled. Equipment or components from companies identified as national security risks under FCC Order 19-121 are prohibited.

Description

White River Valley School Corporation is requesting proposals for Category 2 UPS/battery backup equipment and related items, including software, licenses, cables, connectors, and mounting hardware. The associated RFP specifies seven APC or equivalent rack-mountable 1500VA UPS units; installation is not requested, but bids should include labor for staging, testing, and documentation. The project is contingent on Category 2 E-Rate funding, and proposals must be submitted by email by December 3, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EST. Bidders must consult the associated RFP and meet its detailed proposal and pricing requirements.

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