E-Rate #270003126

Managed services for Blackwater School District’s existing network equipment

Blackwater School District R 2 is seeking managed services for its existing eligible network equipment in Blackwater, Missouri. - Buyer: Blackwater School District R 2, a K–12 district in Cooper County, Missouri. - Requested service: Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS) to manage and maintain the district’s existing eligible network equipment; this is a service request, not a purchase of new equipment. - OEMs and equipment: - Fortinet: 1 FortiGate 100E firewall. - Aruba: 6 switches, with models JL256A, JL357A, and JL384A listed; the quantity for each model is not specified. Also, 10 wireless access points, model JX946A. - 3COM: 2 switches, model 3CBLUG24A. - Notable requirements: The district will consider equivalent or comparable brands. It may consider multi-year terms with voluntary extensions, month-to-month arrangements, or varying contract terms. Any free services must be clearly identified, and long-term arrangements must address the possibility that E-rate funding is discontinued.

Description

The solicitation seeks managed internal broadband services for the district’s existing equipment. The scope is to manage and maintain eligible equipment listed in the attached make-and-model inventory, including firewall, switches, and wireless access points. Bids must reference Form 470 number 270003126 and be emailed to the technical contact or consultant listed in the form. Vendors must have and include a SPIN, offer the Lowest Corresponding Price, and follow the stated procurement requirements.

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