Opportunity
E-Rate #270003225
FY2027 managed internal broadband support for Dallas City Elementary School District #327
Posted
November 02, 2026
Respond By
November 30, 2026
Identifier
270003225
NAICS
541513, 541512, 541519
Dallas City Elementary School District #327 is seeking FY2027 support for its existing Category 2 internal network infrastructure. - Government buyer: Dallas City Elementary School District #327, Hancock County, Illinois; no sub-agency or office is identified. - Request: Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS) to operate, manage, and monitor existing network equipment. No new equipment purchase or service quantity is specified. - Equipment and OEMs: The current RFP describes firewalls, switches, a router, cabling, wireless access points, a network controller, and UPS battery backup. Fortinet, HP, and Aruba equipment appeared in the earlier inventory, including FortiGate 100E, HP 2530 switches, Aruba 2540 and 2930F switches, and Aruba AP-205 access points. The earlier inventory also included identifiers FG-100E, JL355A, JL254A, JW687A, J9854A, JW213A, and JW164A, plus an entry transcribed as ARCN7030; the current RFP says the specific inventory is available from the applicant. - Notable requirements: Equivalent brands are acceptable. Bidders must have an E-Rate SPIN and the 2027 Form 473 on file with USAC and follow USAC rules. An hourly-rate proposal may be offered. Proposals and questions are directed by email to consultant Jill Dare. - Performance: The request is for E-Rate Funding Year 2027. No fixed start date, end date, or service duration is provided.
Description
The district seeks Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS) for Funding Year 2027 to support and manage its existing eligible network infrastructure. Equipment includes firewalls, switches, a router, cabling, wireless access points, a network controller, and UPS battery backup; an inventory list is referenced in the attachments. Proposals may include an hourly rate, and equivalent or comparable brands will be considered. Bids must reference Form 470 number 270003225 and be submitted by email to the consultant by the stated deadline.