# E-Rate #270003003

Fortinet FortiSwitch license renewals and support for Kenedy County-Wide Common School District

**Posted:** November 04, 2026
**Respond By:** December 02, 2026
**Identifier:** 270003003
**NAICS:** 423690, 541519, 811210

Kenedy County-Wide Common School District is seeking multi-year renewals and related support for its existing Fortinet switching equipment.
- **Government buyer:** Kenedy County-Wide Common School District, Sarita, Texas; Technology Director Carlos Guerra.
- **OEM:** **Fortinet**. The request permits equivalent switches, subject to identifying the proposed products and providing specifications; proposers must be authorized Fortinet partners.
- **Products and services:** Renewals for 4 Fortinet FortiSwitch 148F-FPO units, including FortiCare Premium Support; installation and initial configuration are also identified as required.
- **Term options:** Vendors must provide separate 3-year and 5-year renewal pricing.
- **Notable requirements:** Apply licenses to the District’s existing Fortinet Dashboard using co-termination. Do not require a separate dashboard organization or migration to per-device licensing. Itemize pricing and identify E-Rate-eligible and ineligible costs.
- **Procurement focus:** E-Rate Category 2 internal connections, including existing switchgear, software, licenses, support, installation, and initial configuration.

### Description

Kenedy County-Wide Common School District is seeking proposals for multi-year license renewals for four existing Fortinet FortiSwitch 148F-FPO switches. The RFP requests separate pricing for three-year and five-year FortiCare Premium Support renewals, aligned with the District’s existing Fortinet Dashboard organization. Bidders must itemize costs and identify E-Rate-eligible and ineligible portions. The Form 470 lists switches and necessary software and licenses, with Fortinet or equivalent specified.

[View original listing](https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270003003/141611/22885669-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_270003003_CERTIFIED.pdf)