# E-Rate #270002843

CCPS phased purchase of network switches, routers, licensing, and implementation

**Posted:** November 11, 2026
**Respond By:** December 09, 2026
**Identifier:** 270002843
**NAICS:** 423690, 541512, 238210

Charles County Public Schools is seeking a phased network modernization for 23 school locations, with **Cisco** equipment specified and equivalent solutions allowed.
- **Government buyer:** Charles County School District, operating as Charles County Public Schools (CCPS).
- **Named OEM:** **Cisco**. The solicitation also accepts equivalent products that meet or exceed CCPS requirements; no reseller or other vendor is named.
- **Requested equipment — 557 devices total:**
  - Access switches: 511 Cisco C9200L-48P-4X-E.
  - Aggregation switches: 23 Cisco C9500-16X-A.
  - Routers: 23 Cisco C8200L-1N-4T.
- **Phasing:** Phase 2 covers 11 locations; Phase 3 covers 12 locations. Implementation is planned across FY2027 and FY2028.
- **Included solution requirements:** Provide needed accessories, power supplies, network modules, stacking equipment, cables, optics, transceivers, software, and licensing, plus installation and configuration for a fully operational network.
- **Licensing:** CCPS anticipates seven-year Network Essentials licensing for access switches or equivalent licensing.
- **Pricing and quantities:** Quantities are estimates and may be adjusted. Proposals should itemize costs by phase and distinguish E-Rate-eligible from ineligible costs; funding and implementation are subject to E-Rate approval.

### Description

Charles County Public Schools is seeking competitive proposals for Category Two network switches, routers, and associated components for a multi-year network infrastructure modernization project. The solicitation covers the remaining two phases after Phase 1 was procured in FY2026, totaling 557 network devices at 23 school locations for implementation in FY2027 and FY2028. Proposals must include all components and services needed for a fully operational solution, with itemized pricing by phase and separate identification of E-Rate eligible and ineligible costs. Quantities may be adjusted, and award and implementation are subject to procurement requirements and E-Rate funding approval; eligible product and service price is the primary evaluation factor.

[View original listing](https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270002843/126353/22923660-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_270002843_CERTIFIED.pdf)