E-Rate #270004180

Carmel Clay Schools network switches, Aruba equipment, subscriptions, and support

Carmel Clay Schools is seeking Aruba or equivalent network switching equipment and related support for eligible school locations. - Government buyer: Carmel Clay Schools, a public school district in Carmel, Indiana. - OEM: HPE Aruba Networking (Hewlett Packard Enterprise); Aruba is specified for maintenance. Equivalent equipment may be proposed with supporting technical documentation. - Specified equipment: 19 CX 6300M 48-port switches (JL659A); 38 X372 54VDC 1050W power supplies (JL087A); 38 U.S.-localized power cords (JL087A ABA); and 38 10G SFP+ LC LR 10km single-mode fiber transceivers (S2P31A). - Software and support: 19 five-year Aruba Central Switch Class-3 Foundation subscriptions (Q9Y80AAE) and 19 five-year next-business-day exchange support services for the switches (HL6G9E). The request also includes related software, licenses, cables, connectors, modules, cords, mounting hardware, and other operating components. - Other listed scope: Basic maintenance of internal connections for switches, Aruba or equivalent antennas/connectors and related components, and one existing managed internal broadband services equipment item. - Notable requirements: Equipment must be new and factory-sealed with original manufacturer warranties. Used, refurbished, open-box, discontinued, or gray-market products are not accepted. District staff will install the equipment, so installation labor should not be priced. Proposals must itemize quantities, manufacturers, part numbers, descriptions, and prices, and distinguish eligible from ineligible costs. Quantities may change, or the project may be reduced or canceled, depending on Category 2 E-Rate funding.

Description

Carmel Clay Schools is soliciting proposals to purchase network switches and related software, licenses, power supplies, cords, transceivers, and associated components. The request covers approximately 19 switches and related items, with specified equipment detailed in the attached RFP; Aruba or equivalent products are acceptable. Equipment must be new and factory-sealed, and Carmel Clay Schools staff will handle installation, so labor costs should not be included. The project is contingent on obtaining Category 2 E-Rate funding, and proposals are due by email by January 8, 2027, at 2:00 PM EST.

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