E-Rate #270003953

Managed support for Iuka District’s existing broadband network

Iuka Community Consolidated School District 7 is seeking managed operation and support for its existing E-Rate eligible network infrastructure. - Buyer: Iuka Community Consolidated School District 7, Iuka, Illinois. - Requested service: Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS) to operate, manage, and monitor Category 2 network infrastructure, including firewalls, switches, a router, cabling, wireless access points, a network controller, and UPS battery backup. - OEMs named: Fortinet and Aruba/HPE Aruba. Existing inventory identified in the initial notice includes a Fortinet FortiGate 101E and Aruba/HPE Aruba switches and access points; quantities are not specified. - Equipment identifiers: FortiGate 101E (FG-101E); Aruba 6200F 48G 4SFP+ (JL726A); Instant On 1930 48G Class 4 PoE 4SFP/SFP+ 370W (JL686A); Instant On 1930 24G 4SFP/SFP+; 2540-24G-POE+-4SFP+ (JL356A); and IAP-305 access points. Additional Aruba identifiers listed are JL682A, JX946A, R7J50A, and JZ173A; the notice does not clearly map all identifiers to models. - Notable requirements: Equivalent or comparable brands are acceptable. A detailed inventory is available from the applicant. Proposals must meet applicable E-Rate/USAC requirements; bidders need an E-Rate SPIN and must have the 2027 Form 473 on file with USAC.

Description

Iuka Community Consolidated School District 7 seeks proposals for managed internal broadband services to operate, manage, and support its existing eligible network infrastructure. Equipment identified includes firewalls, switches, routers, cabling, wireless access points, network controllers, and UPS battery backup; the specific inventory is available by contacting the listed consultant. Equivalent or comparable brands are acceptable, and bidders must have and include an E-Rate SPIN. Proposals must meet the Form 470 and RFP requirements and be emailed to the consultant by the deadline of December 5, 2026.

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