DeMatha Catholic - 2026 - Cat 2 - 470

DIRECT ALL QUESTIONS AND BIDS TO THE TECHNICAL CONTACT NOT THE MAIN CONTACT.
We are requesting proposals for: 1 (more or less) Next Generation Firewall, Fortigate 400F, or equivalent with all necessary licensing and hardware/software, with basic maintenance and installation.
Our school is also seeking proposals for all associated costs, miscellaneous parts, and fees needed to purchase, install, configure, and use the equipment.
School will hold the bidding process open for at least the required 28 days. School is allowed to decide at any time after the allowable contract date. Bidders submitting bids after the allowable contract date accept the risk that their bid might be too late to be considered. Therefore, bidders are encouraged to submit their bids prior to the allowable contract date.
We want to improve our capabilities to provide fast internet access for our students and staff. We are interested in a cost-efficient solution that will provide fast response to many students seeking information at the same time. We will consider different alternatives to accomplish our goal. New equipment must be able to work with our existing equipment.
Requested services (2 line items): - Category 2 — Internal Connections — Firewall Service, Components, And Necessary Software And Licenses - Category 2 — Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections — Firewall Service And Components
State/local procurement requirements: DO NOT CONTACT THE MAIN CONTACT WITH QUESTIONS CONCERNING THIS 470. DIRECT ALL QUESTIONS AND BIDS TO THE TECHNICAL CONTACT IDENTIFIED ABOVE. Initial contact should be via email only. The email subject line should reference the School Name and 470 number. All responses should reference the services on which you are bidding. Proposals should come from a vendor with a SPIN number and include verification that their form 473 (SPAC) is current and up to date. All bids should contain your SPIN, Company Name, and Contact Information. SPAM, Generic and telecom broker inquires will not be considered legitimate inquires or proposals. All proposals/quotes of bidders should separate the eligible and ineligible E-Rate products and services and their associated costs. Vendors are expected to provide Lowest Corresponding Price. ***Proposals will be accepted by a vendor without a SPIN if you are willing to obtain one. Please contact the Client Service Bureau (CSB) at +1 (555) 000-0000 or visit the website: https://www.usac.org/e-rate/service-providers/before-you-begin/
Reference documents (Form 470 / RFP): https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/260012228/22335/20822375-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_260012228_CERTIFIED.pdf