# E-Rate #270004419

NMUSD Cisco Core and Enterprise Network Switches, Optics, and Optional Services

**Posted:** November 12, 2026
**Respond By:** December 10, 2026
**Identifier:** 270004419
**NAICS:** 423690, 517911

Newport-Mesa Unified School District is seeking an E-Rate-funded core and enterprise network upgrade built around Cisco equipment.
- **Buyer:** Newport-Mesa Unified School District (NMUSD), California; Jon Geiszler, Director, Purchasing and Warehouse.
- **OEM:** **Cisco Systems** is specified in the equipment bill of materials. Equivalent products may be proposed with supporting evidence that they meet or exceed requirements.
- **Equipment:** One Cisco Catalyst 9606R core chassis, 12 Cisco C9350-48TX enterprise switches, 12 15-meter 100G active optical cables, and associated licenses, modules, power supplies, accessories, software, and support. The related Form 470 also lists 588 feet of optic cabling; final specifications are in the RFQ documents.
- **Services:** Optional project planning, design, configuration, installation, activation, testing, documentation, training, and knowledge transfer; price separately.
- **Notable requirements:** Equipment must be new and include valid manufacturer warranties. Submit a complete bill of materials and include applicable tax and shipping. Funding is contingent on E-Rate approval; respondents must meet E-Rate eligibility requirements. NMUSD may request samples or demonstrations of alternatives. No separate bid is sought for Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections.

### Description

Newport-Mesa Unified School District is seeking quotes for E-Rate Funding Year 2027 Category 2 core network equipment: one core network switch, twelve enterprise switches, and connecting optic cabling. Pricing must include a complete bill of materials, applicable sales tax, and shipping; optional turnkey professional services, including installation, configuration, activation, licensing, and training, must be priced separately. Equipment and materials must be new and carry valid manufacturer warranties, and equivalent or alternative products may be offered if they meet or exceed the specified requirements. Refer to the associated RFQ documents for final specifications, quantities, and submission requirements.

[View original listing](https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270004419/143763/22928681-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_270004419_CERTIFIED.pdf)