# E-Rate #270004425

E-Rate network switches and basic maintenance for six Adams County schools

**Posted:** November 12, 2026
**Respond By:** December 10, 2026
**Identifier:** 270004425
**NAICS:** 423690, 423490

Adams County School District No. 14 is seeking E-Rate-eligible network switches for six school locations.
- **Government buyer:** Adams County School District No. 14, Purchasing Department.
- **OEM:** **HPE Aruba**; equivalent products are allowed.
- **Requested equipment:** Switches with power supplies, fans, cables, mounting hardware, and standard manufacturer warranty as applicable. Installation, licenses, and professional services are generally excluded from the equipment pricing.
  - HPE Aruba CX 6300, 48-port, part number **JL659A**: school exhibit quantities total **14**.
  - HPE Aruba CX 6200F, 12-port, part number **R8Q72A**: school exhibit quantities total **4**.
  - **Quantity discrepancy:** The pricing form summary lists 8 JL659A and 10 R8Q72A switches, while school-level exhibits list 14 JL659A and 4 R8Q72A switches. Both totals equal 18; confirm the model mix before pricing.
- **Key technical requirements:** CX 6300 equivalents require Class 6 PoE on all access ports, 48 SmartRate/Multi-Gig ports, 10GbE uplinks without extra licenses, dual 1050W power supplies, and dual fan trays. CX 6200F equivalents require Class 4 PoE on all access ports, 12 10M/100M/1G ports, two 1G/10G SFP+ ports, 10GbE uplinks without extra licenses, fanless operation, and a power supply.
- **Services and eligibility:** Basic maintenance of internal connections is listed for switches, including software or licensing needs. Bidders must meet E-Rate requirements, provide a SPIN, and support direct USAC invoicing through the SPI method. Award depends on E-Rate funding and Board approval.
- **Named organizations and companies:** HPE Aruba is the named OEM. The request also references the FCC and USAC for E-Rate requirements.

### Description

Adams County School District 14 is seeking bids for 18 Aruba or equivalent network switches for six school locations. The procurement includes basic maintenance of internal connections and any necessary software or licensing. Bidders must provide their SPIN and submit bids online through the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System; the attached ITB also specifies submission through BidNet. The Form 470 response deadline is December 10, 2026, and the attached ITB close date is December 17, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. local time.

[View original listing](https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270004425/142123/22926851-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_270004425_CERTIFIED.pdf)