E-Rate #270003463

Lincoln Public Schools district network switches, UPS units, fiber infrastructure, and installation

Lincoln Public Schools is refreshing district network infrastructure across core, school access, and fiber connections. - Government buyer: Lincoln Public Schools, a school district in Lincoln, Rhode Island; no sub-agency or office is identified. - Named OEMs: HPE Aruba Networking (switches and optics), Vertiv Liebert (UPS units), and Corning (fiber components). Functionally equivalent products are acceptable if they meet or exceed specifications and include complete technical specifications and data sheets. - Products requested: 2 CX 6405 v2 core switch chassis bundles; 2 CX 6400 v2 48-port 1/10/25G SFP28 line cards; 4 CX 6300M 48-port Class 4 PoE switches with 4 SFP56 uplinks; 8 25G SFP28 SR LC multimode transceivers; 2 10G SFP+ SR LC multimode transceivers; 2 10G SFP+ LR LC single-mode transceivers; 2 GXT5 2U, 1.5–3 kVA rack/tower UPS units for IDF closets; 2 GXT5 3 kVA 2U UPS units with extended battery packs for core switch locations; 800 feet of 12-strand hybrid fiber (6 OS2 single-mode and 6 OM4 multimode strands); 8 1U fiber enclosures; 8 multimode and 8 single-mode LC duplex adapter panels; and 16 OM4 LC-LC duplex 3m patch cords. - Installation and technical requirements: Vendor installation is required for the core chassis and line cards and for fiber components. Fiber work covers four approximately 200-foot runs, with both-end termination, labeling, end-to-end testing of all strands, test results, and as-built documentation. Core installation includes rack mounting, line-card installation, power connection, testing, labeling, and as-built documentation. IDF UPS units must support PoE switch loads; core UPS units require approximately 15 minutes of runtime and are for network equipment only.

Description

Lincoln Public Schools seeks proposals for E-Rate-eligible Category Two equipment and installation services for a FY2027 district network upgrade. The scope includes core and access switches, optics, four rack-mount UPS units, and four hybrid OS2/OM4 fiber runs with related enclosures, adapter panels, and patch cords. Vendor installation is required for the core switch chassis and line cards and all fiber cabling components; other items are delivery only. One award will cover all items, partial bids are not accepted, and proposals are due January 5, 2027.

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