E-Rate #270002722

New Knoxville School District network switches and Extreme Networks access-point licenses

New Knoxville School District is seeking E-Rate Category 2 network equipment and licenses for its existing school network. - Government buyer: New Knoxville School District, New Knoxville, Ohio; the request supports two public schools. No sub-agency or specific office is identified. - Requested products and OEMs: - Up to 6 48-port PoE switches equivalent to the Cisco Catalyst 9200 series; Cisco Systems is the named OEM. No specific part numbers are provided. - Up to 50 licenses for the district’s existing Extreme Networks wireless access points. Replacement access points are not requested; bidders should price both three- and five-year license terms. - Services and included items: Include any optics, modules, software, licenses, installation, configuration, and setup needed for the quoted equipment to function. Quotes should itemize each item’s manufacturer part number, quantity, and price. - Notable requirements: Equivalent switches are acceptable if compatibility with the district’s existing network is demonstrated. The purchase is subject to E-Rate funding and Board approval, and the district may reduce the scope based on funding or budget constraints. - Funding restriction: The notice identifies Huawei, ZTE, Hytera, Hangzhou Hikvision, and Dahua as covered brands whose equipment or services cannot be supported with universal service funds.

Description

New Knoxville School District seeks bids for up to six Cisco Catalyst 9200-series-equivalent 48-port PoE switches, including applicable software and licenses, and up to 50 licenses for its existing Extreme Networks wireless access points. Bidders must price the wireless licenses for both three-year and five-year terms; replacement access points are not requested. Quotes must itemize costs, manufacturer part numbers, quantities, and prices, and include all items needed for functionality; equivalent equipment must be shown compatible with the existing network. The procurement is subject to E-Rate fundability and Board approval, and bids are due November 24, 2026.

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