# E-Rate #270004377

Carl Junction School District seeks Aruba-compatible access points, switches, and five-year Aruba Central subscriptions

**Posted:** November 11, 2026
**Respond By:** December 09, 2026
**Identifier:** 270004377
**NAICS:** 423690, 423430, 541519

Carl Junction R-1 School District is seeking E-rate Category Two network equipment and five-year subscriptions for its existing Aruba environment.
- **Buyer:** Carl Junction School District R-1, a public school district in Carl Junction, Missouri.
- **OEM:** **HPE Aruba Networking (Aruba)** is the specified manufacturer; equivalent products may be proposed.
- **Equipment and subscriptions:**
  - 44 AP-615 wireless access points (R7J50A), with five-year licensing.
  - 4 CX 6100 48-port PoE switches (R9Y04A) and 1 CX 6100 24-port switch (JL678A), with five-year licensing.
  - Five five-year Aruba Central Switch Class-1 subscriptions for existing CX 6100 switches and five Class-2 subscriptions for existing CX 6200 switches.
  - Ten five-year Aruba Central AP Foundation subscriptions for existing AP-615 access points.
- **Services:** Installation and initial configuration are indicated for the requested access points and switches.
- **Notable requirements:** Proposed equipment must work with Aruba Central and the District’s existing Aruba network. Hardware must be new, and bidders must provide compatibility documentation when proposing equivalents. Bids must cover complete project(s).

### Description

Carl Junction School District is soliciting bids for Category 2 internal connections, including wireless access points, network switches, and related software and licenses. The requested work includes 44 wireless access points, additional switches, and licensing, with the detailed projects specifying compatibility with the District’s existing Aruba network and Aruba Central. Bidders must submit complete project bids through the CRW Consulting IFCB system and comply with the stated eligibility, compatibility, and submission requirements. The FCC Form 470 lists a response deadline of December 9, 2026.

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