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E-Rate Eligible Network Hardware Supplier

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Response Deadline09/28/2026, 07:30:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract agreement establishes a supplier for core network infrastructure components to support prime contractors on Kentucky Department of Education school district projects. The scope of work includes the delivery of hardware and warranties for Layer 2 and Layer 3 wired switches, routers, wireless access points, wireless controllers, and basic firewalls. All provided equipment must support MIBS functionality for AI-powered insights and performance monitoring. To ensure compliance, all hardware must be E-Rate eligible according to FCC/USAC guidelines and adhere to KETS architectural standards under 701 KAR 5:110. The contract is categorized under NAICS code 423430 and is managed by the Kentucky Department of Education, with a response deadline of September 28, 2026.

General Info

Subcontract for E-Rate eligible network hardware for Kentucky Department of Education school projects.

Agency

Kentucky → Department of EducationView Agency

NAICS

423430 - Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant WholesalersView NAICS

Place of Performance

Other, KY, USA

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NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of RFP 758 2700000070.

The full solicitation package (14 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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RFP-758-2700000070-2 | KETS Network Products and Services Rebid

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Timeline

PostedSep 11

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Response DeadlineSep 28

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09/28/2026, 07:30:00 PM UTCin 7 days

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AgencyKentucky → Department of Education

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Supplies core network infrastructure components for prime contractors on Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) school district projects. Provisions Wired Switches (Layer 2 and Layer 3), Routers, Wireless Access Points, Wireless Controllers, and Basic Firewalls. Hardware must support MIBS Functionality for performance monitoring and AI-powered insights. Must be E-Rate eligible per FCC/USAC and meet KETS architectural standards (701 KAR 5:110). Delivers network hardware and warranties.

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