E-Rate #270001775

Elmore City-Pernell Schools seeks a firewall, router, and related network support

Elmore City-Pernell Schools is seeking E-Rate Category Two network equipment and related support for its Oklahoma school district. - Government buyer: Elmore City-Pernell Schools; agency, sub-agency, and office details are not specified. - Primary OEM: Fortinet is named for the firewall and related maintenance; equivalent firewall products may be proposed. - Equipment requested: - One firewall with associated software, licenses, and components; no part number is provided. - A router with associated software and licenses; quantity and manufacturer are not specified in the narrative. - The Form 470 also lists three units of existing equipment associated with Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS). - Support and implementation: Installation, configuration, necessary cabling, connectors, shipping, travel, and per diem, plus bundled warranty and manufacturer maintenance support. Standalone Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections (BMIC) or MIBS solutions are not sought; MIBS may be proposed when needed for remote management as part of a complete solution. - Performance period: E-Rate Funding Year 2027–28. A multi-year term and voluntary extensions may be considered, but the contract duration is not specified.

Description

ELMORE CITY-PERNELL SCHOOLS requests proposals for firewall and associated software and licenses, routers and associated software and licenses, including necessary components, cabling, installation, configuration, travel, shipping, and other applicable fees. The applicant is seeking bundled warranty and licenses, including manufacturer maintenance support services, and does not seek standalone BMIC or MIBS solutions. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for October 30, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Central Time; vendors who do not attend will be disqualified. Proposals and questions must be submitted online through the Bonfire portal by November 20, 2026, at 00:00 UTC.

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