E-Rate #270002526

FY2027 Fortinet firewall licensing, network maintenance, and managed broadband for Battle Creek Area Learning Center

Battle Creek Area Learning Center is seeking FY2027 E-Rate network electronics, firewall licensing, maintenance, and managed broadband for one building. - Government buyer: Battle Creek Area Learning Center, a public school in Springfield, Michigan; the RFP identifies its Technology Department. - OEM: Fortinet is specified for firewall services and the FortiGate licensing renewal; the firewall request permits an equivalent. No reseller or distributor is named. - Requested products and services: - One FortiGate licensing renewal, part number 40F FGT40FTK2409BRP8. - One firewall service package with components, software, and licenses; installation and initial configuration are indicated. - One basic maintenance request for firewall service and components, with Fortinet identified. - One rack request and one managed internal broadband service request for leased equipment; no manufacturer is specified for either. - Technical services for eligible firewall equipment, including project management, design and engineering, installation, activation, configuration, and basic training. - Separately priced Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections (BMIC), with estimated labor hours and materials for each equipment item. - Notable requirements: The RFP requires a three-year system warranty/support period. Bidders must distinguish eligible and ineligible labor and maintenance costs. Additional specifications and contract requirements are in the RFP.

Description

Battle Creek Area Learning Center is seeking proposals for FY2027 network electronics under E-Rate Form 470. The listed services include firewall service, components, and necessary software and licenses, with Fortinet or equivalent specified, as well as additional Category 2 items identified in the application. The RFP covers the project scope, bidder instructions, specifications, timelines, and contract requirements. The RFP states bids are due December 1, 2026; the source’s Form 470 response deadline is November 26, 2026.

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