# E-Rate #270002409

Cranston Public Schools seeks 20 24-port network switches

**Posted:** October 21, 2026
**Respond By:** November 18, 2026
**Identifier:** 270002409
**NAICS:** 423690

Cranston Public Schools is seeking 20 replacement network switches for its existing school-district network.
- **Government buyer:** Cranston Public Schools, Cranston, Rhode Island; agency, sub-agency, and office details are not separately identified.
- **OEM:** **Cisco Systems** is named; equivalent products are acceptable.
- **Requested equipment:** 20 24-port network switches, with no part number specified, to replace equipment that has reached end of life.
- **Key requirements:** Switches must integrate with the district’s existing network and support internet access. Existing licenses will transfer to the replacement units, so new licensing is not required.

### Description

Cranston Public Schools is seeking proposals from qualified vendors for 20 24-port network switches to replace existing end-of-life switches. The equipment will support the existing school network for internet access and must integrate with existing infrastructure. Existing licenses will transfer to the replacement units, so new licensing is not required. Proposals will be evaluated based on price (30%), integration capability (30%), prior experience with the District (20%), and product quality (20%); awards are subject to funding availability.

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