# New York State Contract Reporter #2140143

Buffalo Public Schools Fortinet Network Switch Refresh

**Posted:** October 22, 2026
**Respond By:** November 10, 2026
**Identifier:** 2140143
**NAICS:** 423430, 423690

Buffalo Public Schools is seeking parts and pricing for a district-wide network switch refresh to replace aging access and closet switching equipment.
- **Government buyer:** Buffalo Board of Education; Buffalo Public Schools (BPS), Bureau of Purchase, Buffalo, Erie County, New York.
- **OEMs:** **Fortinet** is the requested switch-platform manufacturer. **Extreme Networks** is the manufacturer of the legacy equipment being replaced.
- **Requested products and services:** FortiSwitch 348G-FPOE access switches, FortiSwitch 1024E switches, direct-attach cables, long-range SFP+ transceivers, and FortiCare support. Quantities and cable/transceiver part numbers are not specified.
- **Notable requirements:** Standardize switch models, operating code, configuration, and management; integrate with existing FortiGate/FortiSwitch infrastructure; and support automated configuration and firmware deployment while reducing reliance on custom scripts and server-based processes.
- **Period and value:** Contract term is undetermined; no duration or option periods are specified. No contract value or quantities are provided.

### Description

The Buffalo Public Schools is seeking parts and pricing for its 2027 Network Switch Refresh Project, replacing aging Extreme Networks access and closet switching infrastructure with a standardized Fortinet FortiSwitch architecture. The planning baseline includes FortiSwitch 348G-FPOE access switches, FortiSwitch 1024E switches, FortiCare support, direct-attach cables, and long-range SFP+ transceivers. The project aims to standardize switch models, operating code, configuration, and management; integrate with existing FortiGate/FortiSwitch infrastructure; and support automated configuration and firmware deployment. Electronic submission is allowed and encouraged through the BPS BONFIRE portal.

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