# E-Rate #270004667

Internet access and managed Fortinet FortiGate 201F firewall support

**Posted:** November 14, 2026
**Respond By:** December 12, 2026
**Identifier:** 270004667
**NAICS:** 517311, 541512

The Maritime Academy of Toledo is seeking high-speed internet access and managed support for its existing FortiGate firewall.
- **Government buyer:** The Maritime Academy of Toledo, a public school in Toledo, Ohio; no sub-agency or office is identified.
- **Services requested:**
  - One internet access service with symmetrical 1 Gbps baseline bandwidth, scalable up to 5 Gbps. Fiber is preferred; alternatives must offer comparable reliability and scalability.
  - One 12-month Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS) engagement to manage and support one existing FortiGate 201F firewall.
- **OEM:** **Fortinet** is the manufacturer of the FortiGate 201F.
- **Notable requirements:** Internet proposals should include installation and configuration if needed, outage reporting, basic technical support without additional service fees, a service-level agreement, and clear identification of baseline and maximum speeds, upgrade increments, and upgrade capability. Costs, taxes, fees, and any special or construction costs must be itemized.

### Description

The Maritime Academy of Toledo seeks bids for internet access at symmetrical speeds from 1 Gbps up to 5 Gbps over a 12-month term; fiber is preferred, but equivalent alternative technologies may be considered. The request also includes 12 months of management and support for one Fortigate 201F appliance hardware firewall. Bids must include applicable installation and configuration, support and service-level details, separately itemized eligible and ineligible recurring and non-recurring costs, and any special or construction costs. Submit bids and questions by email; contracts are valid only if funding is awarded.

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