Opportunity
E-Rate #270002401
Ottawa Unified School District No. 290 Category 2 network hardware replacement
Posted
October 21, 2026
Respond By
November 18, 2026
Identifier
270002401
NAICS
238210, 541519, 423430, 423690, 541512
Ottawa Unified School District No. 290 is seeking a districtwide E-Rate Category 2 network hardware replacement, centered on managed PoE+ switches. - Government buyer: Ottawa Unified School District No. 290, Ottawa, Franklin County, Kansas. - OEM: Cisco Systems is identified for the switch replacements, with equivalent products permitted. Cisco Catalyst C9200L-48P-4X and C9200L-24P-4X are suggested models for review. - Requested products: - 55 stacking cables. - 65 stacking modules. - 47 four-port 10GB fiber modules; SFP ports must support at least 10GB. Single-mode and multimode uplinks are in use, and modules supporting both are preferred if feasible. - 70 managed PoE+ or better switches to replace Cisco WS-C2960X-48FPD-L units. - 7 managed PoE+ or better switches to replace Cisco WS-C2960X-24PD-L units. - Notable requirements: Switches must include five-year licensing. Existing Cisco SFP-10GBase-LR and SFP-10GBase-SR optics may be reused if compatible. Bidders must price the entire hardware project; refurbished equipment is not accepted. - Scope note: The detailed switch-replacement instructions state that installation and drops are not included. The general Form 470 summary refers to installation and initial configuration, so bidders should confirm the applicable scope. - Submission/vendor reference: CRW Consulting is named as the bid submission channel. No separate service line items are specified.
Description
The Ottawa Unified School District 290 FCC Form 470 requests E-Rate Category 2 internal connections for Funding Year 2027. The listed service requests include cabling, antennas/connectors and related components, and switches with necessary software and licenses; installation and initial configuration are indicated. The cabling request notes that the quantity refers to items, not feet. Bids and questions must be submitted through the CRW Consulting website, where additional instructions and deadlines are available.