E-Rate #270002361

Vincennes schools seek Fortinet, Cisco, and APC network equipment and support

Vincennes Community School Corporation is seeking Category 2 E-Rate network equipment and related support for eligible school locations in Vincennes, Knox County, Indiana. - Government buyer: Vincennes Community School Corporation; no sub-agency or office is identified. - OEMs named: Fortinet, Cisco Systems (Cisco), and American Power Conversion (APC). Equivalent products may be proposed with technical documentation showing they meet the requirements. - Primary equipment and quantities: 100 Fortinet FAP-231K-A Wi-Fi 7 access points and 100 five-year FortiCare support subscriptions; 6 Cisco C9300L-48PF-4X-EDU switches, 6 three-year C9300L-DNA-E-48-3Y licenses, and 6 PWR-C1-1100WAC-P= power supplies; 3 C9300L-STACK-KIT stack kits; 10 SFP-10G-SR= transceivers; and 2 APC SRT3000RMXLA UPS units. - Additional scope: Associated software, licenses, cables, connectors, modules, cords, antennas, battery packs, mounting hardware, and other components needed for operation. The broader request also lists approximately 3 or more switch cables, 10 or more connectors, and 6 or more modules, plus antennas, connectors, and related components. - Services: Basic maintenance is listed for 100 wireless access points, 12 switches, 13 antenna/connector-related components, and 2 UPS units; managed internal broadband services are listed for 3 existing-equipment units. - Notable requirements: Equipment must be new and factory-sealed, with original manufacturer warranties; used, refurbished, open-box, discontinued, or gray-market equipment is not accepted. The purchase depends on E-Rate funding, and the district may adjust quantities or scale back or cancel based on funding or need. Equipment restricted under FCC national-security rules may not be proposed.

Description

Vincennes Community School Corporation is seeking proposals for network equipment for its eligible locations, including approximately 100 wireless access points, 6 switches, and 2 UPSs, with related software, licenses, cables, connectors, and other components. The attached Equipment Purchase RFP provides the detailed scope and equipment specifications; proposed equipment must be new and factory-sealed. Proposals are to be emailed to Dustin Jones by 2:00 p.m. Eastern on December 16, 2026, and the project is contingent on obtaining Category 2 E-Rate funding. Technical questions are due by 2:00 p.m. Eastern on November 11, 2026.

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