E-Rate #270001688

Omaha Public Schools Category 2 Network Equipment Procurement

Omaha Public Schools is seeking Cisco or equivalent network equipment to expand its existing school network. - Government buyer: Douglas County School District 0001 (Omaha Public Schools), Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska. - OEM: Cisco Systems is named; equivalent equipment is acceptable if it meets the stated requirements. - Requested equipment: - 159 network switches with necessary software and licenses. - 24 uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) or battery backups with necessary software and licenses. - 27 wireless access points with necessary software and licenses. - 232 antennas, connectors, and related components. - Installation and configuration: Installation and initial configuration are indicated for all equipment categories. - Notable requirements: Switches and equivalent systems must be compatible with Cisco Prime Infrastructure and Cisco Identity Service Engine and support wireless access point controller functionality. Access points must be controller-based and work with central and switch-based controllers. - Funding condition: Purchases are contingent on E-Rate funding.

Description

Omaha Public Schools is seeking bids for new network switches and wireless access points to expand its existing Cisco-based network. Equipment should be Cisco or equivalent and meet the compatibility and controller requirements described in the bid documents. The Form 470 lists internal connections equipment including switches, uninterruptible power supplies, wireless access points, and related components; the bid attachment describes the broader product scope. The solicitation is associated with E-Rate funding, and the source lists a response deadline of December 3, 2026.

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