E-Rate #270003055

Cisco Wi-Fi 7 access points, licenses, and related network support for Glens Falls Common School District

Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex BOCES is seeking wireless network equipment and related support for Glens Falls Common School District. - Buyer: Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex BOCES, on behalf of Glens Falls Common (Abe Wing) School District. - OEM: Cisco Systems; the solicitation allows equivalent solutions, subject to compatibility with the district’s existing Cisco Meraki wireless and switched network. - Equipment: 2 Cisco Wireless 9172I Wi-Fi 7 access points (part number CW9172I) and 2 Cisco Wireless Unified License Essential licenses (part number LIC-CW-E). The access points have internal omnidirectional antennas and specified multi-radio capabilities; detailed technical requirements are in the RFP. - Other equipment categories: The request also lists 2 antennas, connectors, and related components, Cisco or equivalent. These appear as separate Category 2 equipment categories in the Form 470; the attachment does not provide specific part numbers. - Services: Basic maintenance for 2 wireless access points and 2 antennas/connectors/related components, plus managed internal broadband services for existing equipment (quantity 2). Installation is not requested; the district will install the equipment. - Key requirements: Proposals should be 100% E-Rate eligible where possible. Service start is pending E-Rate approval, and work must be completed by the end of the stated performance period in 2028. The solicitation identifies E-Rate Central as a consultant, not a product supplier, and prohibits covered equipment or services, including those from Huawei and ZTE.

Description

WSWHE BOCES is seeking proposals on behalf of Glens Falls Common (Abe Wing) School District for Category 2 equipment and services. The listed procurement includes two wireless access points and necessary software and licenses, specified as Cisco Systems or equivalent; equivalent solutions will be evaluated. Managed Internal Broadband Services and basic maintenance of internal connections are included to cover software associated with the new equipment, and installation is not requested. Vendors must consult the attached RFP for specifications and submission instructions.

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