# South Bay Union School District Sbusd #RFQ 2026-1

E-Rate network power supplies and replacement batteries for South Bay Union School District

**Posted:** November 05, 2026
**Respond By:** December 09, 2026
**Identifier:** RFQ 2026-1
**NAICS:** 423690, 423430

South Bay Union School District is seeking E-Rate Category 2 network equipment and replacement batteries for its technology infrastructure.
- **Government buyer:** South Bay Union School District, Director of Technology; Business Services and Technology Services functions.
- **OEMs:** **Aruba/HPE** and **APC**.
- **Requested equipment:**
  - 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:** E-Rate Category 2/Funding Year 2027 procurement; vendors must identify eligible and ineligible items, provide a complete bill of materials, and list taxes and shipping separately. Equivalent products may be proposed for District approval with manufacturer specifications or samples. Vendors must hold a valid E-Rate SPIN, use authorized manufacturer channels, comply with FCC and USAC E-Rate requirements, and provide a one-year warranty. Delivery is FOB Destination after the funding year begins; vendors must state delivery lead time after receiving a purchase order. Prices must remain firm for the applicable funding period or until project completion.

### Description

South Bay Union School District is requesting competitive quotations for E-Rate-eligible network equipment and related materials to support its technology infrastructure. The requested items include network equipment and components listed in the bid documents, and vendors must provide a complete bill of materials, pricing, applicable taxes, and shipping costs. The solicitation is for E-Rate Funding Year 2027, with delivery scheduled after July 1, 2027; vendors must comply with applicable FCC and USAC E-Rate requirements. Quotations are due December 9, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.

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