Opportunity
E-Rate #270002358
Van Alstyne ISD seeks Juniper licenses, maintenance, and related E-Rate network services
Posted
October 21, 2026
Respond By
November 18, 2026
Identifier
270002358
NAICS
541519, 541512, 517810
Van Alstyne Independent School District is seeking E-Rate Category Two licenses, maintenance, and related network services for existing Juniper equipment at Van Alstyne High School. - Buyer: Van Alstyne Independent School District, serving Van Alstyne High School in Grayson County, Texas. - OEM: Juniper is named; equivalent solutions may also be proposed. - Requested software and licenses, with installation and configuration, are: - 2 × Juniper SUB-EX121S for existing switches. - 6 × Juniper SUB-EX241S for existing switches. - 23 × Juniper SUB-EX481S for existing switches. - 139 × Juniper SUB-Al for existing wireless access points (WAPs). - Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections is requested for 31 existing switches and 139 WAPs. One-year and three-year options are sought for licenses and maintenance. - Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS) may be requested if needed; the RFP provides further details. - Proposals may offer equivalent, better-fitting, different-quantity, or more cost-effective solutions. Vendors should distinguish eligible from non-eligible costs and identify whether licenses are managed licenses or internal connections. - No specific service start or end date is stated.
Description
Van Alstyne Independent School District seeks Category 2 E-Rate services, including software and licenses for existing Juniper switches and wireless access points, basic maintenance, and managed internal broadband services if needed. The associated RFP describes requested one-year and three-year license options and installation/configuration for internal connections equipment. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the RFP system and comply with the Texas Education Agency Financial Accountability Guidelines. The Form 470 response deadline is November 18, 2026; the associated RFP lists a bid close date of December 2, 2026.