E-Rate #270002364

Extreme Networks switches, related equipment, and installation for Spencer-Owen Community Schools

Spencer-Owen Community Schools is seeking network switches, related equipment, and installation for McCormicks Creek Elementary School. - Government buyer: Spencer-Owen Community Schools, Spencer, Owen County, Indiana; no sub-agency or office is identified. - Primary OEM: Extreme Networks. The district will consider equivalent products if the bidder provides a detailed technical explanation showing they meet the requirements. - Requested equipment and services: - Approximately 17 ExtremeSwitching 5420M switches (part number 5420M-16MW32P-4YE), or equivalent. The specified model includes PoE ports, stacking capabilities, and SFP connectivity. - Approximately 17 ExtremeCloud IQ Pilot 5400 Tier 0 five-year cloud subscriptions with ExtremeWorks TAC OS for US K-12 (part number XCIQ-PT054-CEW-5YK12), or equivalent. - Approximately 5 fiber modules. - Approximately 17 connectors and related installation components, including cables, cords, and mounting hardware; exact specifications are provided in the RFP. - A separate solicitation listing requests 22 antennas, connectors, and related components, or equivalent. - Installation and initial configuration, including staging, firmware consistency, configuration loading, removal of existing equipment, installation, testing, and documentation. - The solicitation also lists basic maintenance of internal connections for the switches and for the antennas/connectors/components, plus managed internal broadband services for existing equipment. - Notable requirements: Equipment must be new and factory-sealed, with original manufacturer warranties; used, refurbished, open-box, discontinued, gray-market, and similar equipment is not accepted. The project depends on Category 2 E-Rate funding, and quantities or scope may be adjusted or canceled based on funding and district needs. Proposals should itemize quantities, manufacturers, part numbers, and pricing, and distinguish eligible from ineligible costs. Equipment or components from companies designated as national security risks under FCC Order 19-121 are prohibited.

Description

Spencer Owen Community Schools is seeking proposals to supply and install approximately 17 network switches at McCormicks Creek Elementary School, including associated software and licenses, connectors, modules, cords, mounting hardware, and related items described in the RFP. The work includes staging, configuration, installation, testing, removal of existing equipment, and installation documentation; equipment must be new and factory-sealed. Extreme Networks equipment or equivalents are requested, and proposals must provide line-item pricing and separate eligible and ineligible costs. Sealed bids are due by January 13, 2027, at 2:00 PM Eastern, with a public bid opening at that time.

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