# E-Rate #270000608

E-Rate procurement of Aruba network power supplies and APC replacement batteries

**Posted:** November 05, 2026
**Respond By:** December 03, 2026
**Identifier:** 270000608
**NAICS:** 423690, 423610

South Bay Union School District is seeking E-Rate Category 2 network power components for district technology infrastructure.
- **Government buyer:** South Bay Union School District, Director of Technology.
- **Named OEMs:** **HPE Aruba Networking (Aruba)** for network power supplies and **APC** for replacement batteries.
- **Requested products:**
  - 4 Aruba Networking 5400R 1100W PoE+ zl2 power supplies, part number **J9829A**.
  - 20 APC sealed lead acid batteries for RBC115, part number **APCRBC115SLA115**.
  - 15 APC sealed lead acid batteries for RBC117, part number **APCRBC117**.
- **Notable requirements:** Equivalent products may be proposed with supporting documentation. Quotes must provide a complete bill of materials, applicable tax and shipping, and separate E-Rate-eligible from ineligible items and pricing. Delivery is expected after the funding year begins, FOB Destination. Vendors must comply with applicable E-Rate requirements and FCC restrictions on covered companies.

### Description

South Bay Union School District is soliciting quotes for miscellaneous network equipment and materials under its E-Rate Funding Year 2027 request. The RFQ includes network equipment such as an Aruba/HPE power supply and APC batteries, with vendors required to identify E-Rate-eligible and ineligible items and pricing. Equivalent products may be proposed with supporting documentation, and the proposal should include a complete bill of materials, applicable tax, and shipping. The RFQ states that proposals are due December 9, 2026, at 1:00 PM; see the RFQ for submission requirements and evaluation criteria.

[View original listing](https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270000608/143620/22894933-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_270000608_CERTIFIED.pdf)