# E-Rate #270001984

Augusta Public School District Aruba Network Equipment and Support

**Posted:** November 03, 2026
**Respond By:** November 13, 2026
**Identifier:** 270001984
**NAICS:** 423690, 423490, 541513, 238210, 541512, 334290

Augusta Public School District is seeking network equipment and support for its Category 2 internal connections projects.
- **Buyer:** Augusta Public School District, Arkansas; no sub-agency or purchasing office is identified.
- **OEM:** **Aruba** is the named network-equipment manufacturer; equipment must work with the district’s existing Aruba network. Equivalent products may be accepted where allowed. UPS equipment has no manufacturer preference.
- **Equipment requested:** 20 Aruba 48-port PoE-capable switches and 95 Aruba wireless access points under either the three-year or five-year option; 8 UPS/battery backups under each option; and 1 Aruba wireless controller if needed. The projects also list 10 antennas/connectors and related components and 20 cabling drops as needed for new access points.
- **Additional equipment/support projects:** Project C covers 20 new switches and 95 wireless access points. Project D covers 20 existing switches and 85 existing access points; listed switch models are Aruba 2930-M24G-POE+ (JL320A), Aruba 2930F-48G-POE+4SFP+ (JL256A), and Aruba 6100 24G CL4 4SFP+ (JL677A).
- **Services and requirements:** Installation and configuration are requested for the equipment projects. Manufacturer support is requested for Projects C and D; basic maintenance is also listed for switch and access-point quantities of 20, 20, 95, and 85. Projects A (three-year) and B (five-year) are mutually exclusive, and bidders must cover the complete project. A mandatory site visit is required.

### Description

Augusta Public School District is seeking Category 2 internal connections and basic maintenance of internal connections for funding year 2027. Requested items include antennas and related components, cabling, switches, UPS/battery backups, wireless access points, and a wireless controller, with maintenance support for switches and access points. The attached bidding instructions describe alternative three- and five-year equipment options and require vendors to attend a mandatory site visit. Questions and bids must be submitted through the CRW Consulting online system.

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