Opportunity
E-Rate #270002577
The San Francisco School seeks Cisco or equivalent wireless access points, a switch, and a switch license
Posted
October 28, 2026
Respond By
November 25, 2026
Identifier
270002577
NAICS
423490, 423690
The San Francisco School is seeking E-Rate Category 2 network equipment for internal connections at its San Francisco campus. - Buyer: The San Francisco School; no agency, sub-agency, or office is identified. - OEMs named: Cisco equipment is specified in the detailed bill of materials; Meraki is named as an acceptable make or equivalent. - Equipment in the detailed bill of materials: - 5 Cisco CW9176i wireless access points - 4 Cisco CW9164i wireless access points - 1 Cisco CW9166i wireless access point - 1 Cisco MS130-8P-HW switch - 1 Cisco LIC-MS130-CMPT-5Y five-year switch license - Quantity note: The later notice describes 10 access points and 2 switches, while the detailed bill of materials lists 10 access points and only 1 specifically identified switch. It does not identify a model or part number for the additional switch. - Notable requirements: Equivalent equipment or solutions that meet or exceed requirements are permitted. E-Rate funding for installation or initial configuration is marked “No” for the listed items; installation or configuration services are not requested. - Performance period: The stated purchase/installation window spans approximately 18 months. No option years or annual subscription are specified.
Description
The San Francisco School is requesting bids for FY2027 Category Two internal connections, in accordance with the attached Bill of Materials. The listed equipment includes 10 wireless access points and necessary software and licenses, as well as 2 switches and necessary software and licenses; Meraki or equivalent is specified. The applicant prefers SPI invoicing and will consider equivalent solutions that meet or exceed its requirements, with price of eligible goods and services as the primary evaluation factor. Bids are due November 25, 2026, and bidder questions must be emailed to the Form 470 technical contact within 14 calendar days after certification.