# E-Rate #270003463

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

**Posted:** November 10, 2026
**Respond By:** December 08, 2026
**Identifier:** 270003463
**NAICS:** 238210, 423690, 238990

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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