E-Rate #270003007

Loomis Union School District network switches, components, maintenance, and fiber cabling

Loomis Union School District is seeking network equipment and fiber cabling for its school sites and District Office. - Government buyer: Loomis Union School District, Loomis, California; the equipment worksheet identifies the District Office. The procurement covers school-site MDFs and IDFs. - OEMs: HPE Aruba Networking (Aruba) is named for switches and switch maintenance; Panduit is named for fiber cabling. Both are specified as “or equivalent” in the initial solicitation summary. - Switches and related equipment: The solicitation-level scope lists 56 switches with necessary software and licenses. The cost worksheet separately details 9 HPE 5420 Core Chassis switches (S0U59A), 17 20-port plus 4 SFP+ modules (S0U63A), 18 CX 5420 1600W AC power supplies (S0U53A), 92 10G SFP+ LR transceivers (J9151E), 3 CX 5420 Smart Rate PoE modules (SOU65A, as listed), 49 CX 6200F PoE switches (JL728B), and 8 1m SFP+ direct-attach copper cables (J9281D). These worksheet quantities are detailed line items and are not presented as a reconciliation of the solicitation-level quantity of 56 switches. - Other requested items: 132 antennas, connectors, and related components; approximately 15,750 feet of fiber cabling for MDFs and IDFs across sites. Installation and initial configuration are indicated for equipment and cabling. - Services and notable requirements: Basic maintenance for switches is listed with Aruba as the manufacturer, but no service term or further maintenance detail is provided. The worksheet identifies the equipment for E-rate Year 30 (2027–28). Kentucky Greens NIF equipment is marked ineligible in the worksheet.

Description

Loomis Union School District is seeking Category 2 internal-connection equipment and infrastructure for its sites. The request includes switches and related components at IDFs and MDFs, with 56 switches and necessary software and licenses listed in the Form 470; Aruba or equivalent is specified. It also includes cabling infrastructure at MDFs and IDFs, including approximately 15,750 feet of fiber cabling. A mandatory school-site walk-through is scheduled for November 13, 2026, and the source references attached RFPs and site maps for details.

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