# E-Rate #270002927

Coweta schools seek switches, fiber cabling, and related network equipment

**Posted:** November 03, 2026
**Respond By:** December 01, 2026
**Identifier:** 270002927
**NAICS:** 238210, 334290, 423690, 541512

Coweta Independent School District 17 is seeking E-Rate Category 2 network equipment and related implementation and support for its school network.
- **Government buyer:** Coweta Independent School District 17, Coweta, Oklahoma; no specific sub-agency or office is identified.
- **OEMs named:** **HPE/Aruba** for switches and 10 Gbps SFPs, **Panduit** for fiber cabling and rack components, and **Cisco** for 10 Gbps fiber transceivers. Equivalent products are allowed where specified.
- **Equipment requested:** 2 HPE Networking CX6100 24G PoE switches (JL677A), 1 HPE Networking CX6200M 48G Class4 PoE 4SFP+ switch (R8Q70A), 4 Aruba-or-equivalent 10Gbp SFPs, and 2 Cisco-or-equivalent 10 Gbps fiber transceivers.
- **Fiber and rack components:** 2 6-strand 10 Gbps fiber-cabling items with a stated 1,000-length description each, 1 at 650, and 1 at 500; 6 fiber patch cables; and 5 rack bulkheads. The broader request also lists 6 feet of additional cabling and 6 connectors or related components.
- **Implementation and support:** Include required software and licenses, installation and configuration, bundled warranties, and manufacturer maintenance support. Remote management may be included only when needed for a complete solution; standalone BMIC or MIBS offerings are not requested.
- **Notable pricing requirements:** Allow equivalent products where specified and separately identify the estimated tariff for foreign-manufactured networking equipment; the request specifies a 25% tariff assumption. Include applicable delivery, travel, per diem, and other charges in pricing.
- **Performance and pricing period:** Pricing is to remain firm for approximately 30 months, with a possible extension of about one year and potential adjustment to align with E-Rate program timing. The district indicates no billing before the applicable program service period.

### Description

COWETA INDEP SCHOOL DIST 17 is requesting proposals for Category 2 internal network equipment and related services. Requested items include network switches and software/licenses, terminated cabling and fiber patch cabling, connectors, racks, transceivers, modules, and related components. Proposals should include necessary cabling, licensing, installation, configuration, travel, per diem, shipping, and other applicable fees; bundled warranties and manufacturer maintenance support are also sought. Proposals and questions must be submitted online by December 1, 2026, and vendors must attend one of the mandatory site visits on November 16 or 18.

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