E-Rate #270003058

Argyle Central School District Category 2 network switches and related equipment and services

Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex BOCES is seeking Category 2 network equipment and related support for Argyle Central School District. - Government buyer: Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex Board of Cooperative Educational Services (WSWHE BOCES), on behalf of Argyle Central School District. - OEM: Cisco Systems is specified for the equipment and certain maintenance; equivalent manufacturers and solutions will be evaluated. - Switch equipment: Four Cisco Catalyst 9200L switches in total: one 48-port model (C9200L-48P-4X-E) and three 24-port models (C9200L-24P-4X), each with PoE+ and four 10-Gigabit SFP+ uplinks. Four C9200L-STACK-KIT kits are requested, each including two stack adapters and one stack cable. Necessary software and licenses are included in the broader switch request. - Other equipment: Four antennas, connectors, and related components; four feet of cabling for patch-cable replacement or additions. No part numbers are provided for these items. - Services: Basic maintenance is requested for switches (4), antennas/components (4), and cabling (4 feet). Managed Internal Broadband Services are also requested for existing equipment; quantity is unspecified. - Notable requirements: Equipment must be compatible with the district’s Cisco-managed network and stack with Cisco 9200L switches. The district will install the equipment; installation is not requested. Vendors must offer the E-Rate Lowest Corresponding Price and certify compliance with applicable FCC restrictions on covered equipment and services. The solicitation also requests information about products potentially affected by tariffs and approaches to limiting price adjustments. - Performance: Service commencement depends on E-Rate approval. Work must be completed by the deadline stated in the RFP; no fixed start date, duration, or option years are specified.

Description

Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex BOCES is seeking proposals on behalf of Argyle Central School District for Category 2 network equipment and related services. The listed procurement includes four switches with necessary software and licenses, with equivalent solutions considered under E-Rate rules. Managed Internal Broadband Services and basic maintenance are included for the new equipment, and cabling may be needed for patch cables; installation is not requested. Vendors must review the attached RFP for specifications and submission instructions.

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