227101 - BIG APPLE INSTITUTE 2026 CAT2 ICM and MIB

Additional information to the above request is as follows (quantities are approximate):
Basic Maintenance on all eligible equipment at each site including: Firewall 1x Sophos XGS 4300 or equivalent UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) 4x CyberPower OR1000LCDRM1U or equivalent 1x SMC1000-2UC Rack Mount UPS Battery Backup or equivalent 6x CyberPower PDU41001 Switched Smart PDU or equivalent Wireless Access Points: 13x UBIQUITI UNIFI AP 6 ENTERPRISE or equivalent 2x Ubiquiti Networks UniFi Controller Cloud Key or equivalent Switches: 4x Cisco Catalyst 3850 12 Port - WS-C3850-12XS-S REF or equivalent 7x 48 port Cisco Catalyst 3850 48 port - WS-C3850-48PW-S REF or equivalent 2x 24 port Cisco Catalyst 3850 24 port - WS-C3850-24PW-S or equivalent 8x Cisco Catalyst 2960 48 port or equivalent Antennas: 4x UniFi Building-to-Building Network Bridge or equivalent
MIB including Firewall/Routing as a complete managed service bundled or unbundled utilizing leased or existing equipment
The above includes installation, implementation and all needed licenses.
The Applicant reserves the right to add, remove or amend services and/or locations based upon cost, business needs and budgetary requirements.
Requested services (9 line items): - Category 2 — Managed Internal Broadband Services — Existing Equipment - Category 2 — Internal Connections — Firewall Service, Components, And Necessary Software And Licenses - Category 2 — Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections — Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup - Category 2 — Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections — Wireless Controllers - Category 2 — Managed Internal Broadband Services — Leased Equipment - Category 2 — Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections — Wireless Access Points - Category 2 — Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections — Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components - Category 2 — Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections — Switches - Category 2 — Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections — Firewall Service And Components
State/local procurement requirements: The following items are required to be considered a valid bid:
(1) Initial contact MUST be made VIA EMAIL ONLY (applicant takes no responsibility for phone inquiries) to the SCHOOL and TECHNICAL CONTACT(s) listed on the Form 470. - Do not call or email the Consultant(s) unless School contact information is not correct. The consultant is NOT evaluating bids, or making decisions about services sought for compliance purposes.
(2) The email subject line MUST reference the SCHOOL NAME and 470 NUMBER.
(3) All bids MUST contain Form 470 #, a valid SPIN #, Company Name, Contact Information and the specific services/equipment that you are offering/bidding on.
(4) All bids MUST comply with all applicable state and local laws, procurement rules, and contract regulations.
(5) All bids in response to this Form 470 must offer the Service Provider's Lowest Corresponding Price (LCP) as described on USACs website.
The Applicant desires the ability to add, remove, or amend services as business needs require, and therefore may consider contracts with flexible terms.
All accepted bids will be subject to E Rate funding approval. Bids may be presented with a month to month/tariff option; a single year option up to a 5 year multi-year option with voluntary extensions. Service Providers are encouraged to make multiple proposals/options. Voluntary contract extensions should be identified within the awarded contract stating duration and number of extensions.
The consultant will NOT be involved in the bid distribution to applicants, evaluating bids, or making decisions about services sought for compliance purposes. Only contact the consultants if you are having difficulty contacting the school.
Reference documents (Form 470 / RFP): https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/260005507/227101/20586248-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_260005507_CERTIFIED.pdf