E-Rate #270003930

Iron County School District request for 27 Cisco Nexus and Catalyst network switches, licensing, and support

Iron County School District is seeking E-Rate Category 2 network switches and related licensing and support for district facilities. - Buyer: Iron County School District, Cedar City, Utah. - OEMs and equipment: Cisco Systems is the named manufacturer; the requested lines include Cisco Nexus and Catalyst switches, with equivalent products allowed. - Switches requested (27 total): - 9 Nexus 93180YC-FX3, plus 1 Nexus 93180YC-FX3 with port exhaust. - 1 Nexus 9348GC-FX3, plus 1 Nexus 9348GC-FX3 with port exhaust. - 5 Cisco C9300L-48P-4X. - 10 Cisco C9200CX-8UXG-2X. - Related scope: Software and one selected license term (1, 3, or 5 years), basic maintenance, manufacturer support, bundled warranties, and software upgrades and patches. Proposals may include transceivers, modules, antennas, connectors, cabling, and other components needed for the solution; quantities for these are not specified. - Requirements: Installation is marked as not required in the equipment schedule. Standalone BMIC or MIBS is not sought; managed services may be considered only if needed for a functioning solution. Proposals must address E-Rate eligibility and separately show an estimated tariff for networking equipment manufactured abroad, identified as 25% in the attachment. Include applicable shipping, travel, per diem, and fees.

Description

Iron County School District is requesting proposals for network switches and associated software and licenses, transceivers, and modules. Proposals should include all necessary cabling, connectors, components, installation, configuration, travel, per diem, shipping, licenses, and applicable fees. The district seeks bundled warranties and licenses, including manufacturer maintenance support services for equipment listed in the RFP; standalone BMIC or MIBS solutions are not sought. Proposals and questions must be submitted online by December 11, 2026, and accepted proposals are subject to E-Rate funding and governing board approval.

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