E-Rate #270004590

Van Buren ISD seeks a Palo Alto firewall, structured cabling, and related services

Van Buren Intermediate School District is seeking E-rate Category 2 firewall, cabling, and related installation and maintenance solutions. - Buyer: Van Buren Intermediate School District (Van Buren ISD), Michigan; no sub-agency or purchasing office is identified. - Named OEM: Palo Alto, for the requested PA-3510 firewall or equivalent. - Products requested: - Approximately 1 Palo Alto PA-3510 firewall or equivalent, with components, software, and licenses. - Approximately 155 structured cabling drops: 148 CAT6 and 7 CAT6A, or equivalents. - Antennas, connectors, and related internal-connection components; no manufacturer preference is stated. - Related services: firewall installation, configuration, and maintenance; cabling installation and configuration; and basic maintenance of internal connections. - Firewall preferences include three- or five-year licensing, Standard Support, Advanced WildFire, and Advanced Threat Prevention, or equivalent offerings. - Notable technical requirements include a cabling certification warranty. ANSI/TIA-606-D labeling, an as-built map, and TDR test results are preferred. Quantities are approximate, and the later notice provides a building and drop-location document for cabling details. - The request is for the 2027 E-rate service year. Exact performance dates and term details are not provided.

Description

Van Buren I S D is requesting Category 2 internal connections services for the 2027 service year. The listed needs include cabling using CAT6, CAT6A, or equivalent, as well as firewall service and components. The application also lists antennas, connectors, and related components; it directs prospective bidders to the RFP for details and notes that quantities are approximate. Responses are due December 11, 2026.

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