Opportunity
E-Rate #270004257
Coupland ISD Category 2 Firewall, Switch, and Wireless Equipment
Posted
November 11, 2026
Respond By
December 09, 2026
Identifier
270004257
NAICS
423690, 541519, 238210
Coupland Independent School District is seeking E-Rate Category 2 network equipment and related services for its Texas schools. - Government buyer: Coupland Independent School District, Coupland, Williamson County, Texas. - OEMs: Netgate (including the 8200 MAX firewall) and Aruba; equivalent solutions are accepted. - Equipment requested: - 1 Netgate 8200 MAX firewall appliance (part number NG8200MAX), with related components, software, licenses, installation, and configuration. It will be installed at Coupland Elementary School and shared district-wide. - 3 10-port switches and 3 38-port switches, Aruba or equivalent, with related components, software, licenses, installation, and configuration. - 25 wireless access points, Aruba or equivalent, with related components, cabling, software, licenses, installation, and configuration. - Related services: Basic maintenance software and licenses for 1 firewall, 6 switches, and 25 access points. Managed internal broadband services for existing equipment may also be needed (listed quantity: 2). - Notable requirements: Bid five-year licenses where required; identify eligible and ineligible costs; include required components and cabling. Equipment will serve multiple district locations, and equivalent, improved, or more cost-effective solutions may be proposed.
Description
Coupland Independent School District seeks E-Rate Category 2 internal connections and related basic maintenance, including a firewall, switches, wireless access points, software, and licenses. The RFP also requests installation and configuration where specified, and allows equivalent or more cost-effective solutions and different quantities. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the RFP system at erate.esc12.net and comply with Texas Education Agency purchasing guidelines. The Form 470 lists a response deadline of December 9, 2026; the attached RFP gives a bid close date of January 8, 2027.