E-Rate #270002930

HPE Aruba network equipment, subscriptions, and installation for Linton-Stockton School Corporation

Linton-Stockton School Corporation is seeking Category 2 network equipment and installation for eligible school locations, subject to E-Rate funding. - Government buyer: Linton-Stockton School Corporation, Linton, Indiana; Office of David Figg, Technology Director. - OEMs named: HPE Aruba Networking and Hewlett Packard. Equivalent products are allowed when the proposal explains how they meet the required functionality. The request also lists “No Preference” for cabling, which is not an OEM. - Specified equipment: 8 AP-MNT-U universal mount bracket kits (S4K79A); 8 AP-725 Wi-Fi 7 access points (S4A25A); 124 Central AP Foundation five-year subscriptions (Q9Y60AAE); 1 CX 6200F 48-port PoE switch (JL728B); 2 10G SFP+ transceivers (J9150D); and 2 LC-LC OM3 3-meter fiber jumpers. - Related work: Include staging, firmware and configuration preparation, removal of existing equipment, installation, testing of internal and Internet access, and documentation. A lift may be needed for a small number of access points. - Notable requirements: Equipment must be new, factory-sealed, currently available from the manufacturer, and covered by original manufacturer warranties. Proposals must itemize equipment and services, distinguish eligible from ineligible costs, and account for associated software, licenses, maintenance, fees, and subscription costs. Equipment or components from companies identified as national security risks under the cited FCC order are prohibited. - Funding and scope: The project depends on Category 2 E-Rate funding. The district may change quantities, reduce the project scope, or cancel based on funding availability or its interests. Broader E-Rate filing categories include maintenance and other internal-connections classifications; these categories may overlap with the detailed equipment list.

Description

Linton-Stockton School Corporation is seeking proposals to supply and install eligible Category 2 network equipment at its eligible locations, contingent on obtaining E-Rate funding. The work includes new, factory-sealed equipment and labor for staging, configuration, removal of existing equipment, installation, testing, and documentation. The RFP’s Appendix A lists network equipment such as access points, switches, subscriptions, and related components; bidders must provide itemized pricing and separate eligible and ineligible costs. Proposals are due by December 15, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EST, and technical questions are due by November 13, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EST.

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