Garnett USD365 CAT2 470 FY26

Per SLD rules the equipment specified is preferred. The district will consider all equivalent proposals but any proposed solutions must seamlessly interoperate with existing infrastructure.
Equipment Data Center SonicWall NSa 6700 Gateway Security Suite renewal with options for both one and three years New Data Center Firewall with HA option Meraki Cloud Management License Renewal with options for both one and three years
Additional Information Wireless Controller Currently using Meraki Cloud management with a Co-term model. License expires June 1, 2026 with a license limit of 137 access points (MR Enterprise) and 2 switches (MS120-8FP).
Firewall License- Currently using Sonicwall NSa 6700 for network firewall in a HA configuration. Software renewal quote needs to include licensing for network security, including but not limited to gateway antivirus, intrusion detection/prevention, content filtering, and SSL deep packet inspection. Quote licensing for one and three years of coverage, with licensing for advanced reporting. Client devices include windows laptop/desktops and chromebooks. Any content filtering needs to have the ability to collect information and apply policies without user sign in or interaction with the firewall (SSO). Bidder must include a statement for the total amount covered by USAC and amount funding does not cover.
Firewall Hardware Currently using Sonicwall NSa 6700 for network firewall in a HA configuration. New firewall must be able to route via OSPF. Throughput must be capable of 5Gbps after all inspection and filtering, with a client count of at least 3000. New firewall needs to include licensing for network security, including but not limited to gateway antivirus, intrusion detection/prevention, content filtering, and SSL deep packet inspection. Quote for three years of coverage with advanced reporting licensing. Client devices include Windows laptops/desktops and Chromebooks. Any content filtering needs to have the ability to collect information and apply policies without user sign in or interaction with the firewall (SSO). Bidder must include a statement for the total amount covered by USAC and the amount that funding does not cover. Please see RFP for further details.
Requested services (6 line items): - Category 2 — Internal Connections — Firewall Service, Components, And Necessary Software And Licenses - Category 2 — Internal Connections — Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses - Category 2 — Internal Connections — Wireless Controllers And Necessary Software And Licenses - Category 2 — Internal Connections — Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses
Reference documents (Form 470 / RFP): https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/260013375/137561/20861935-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_260013375_CERTIFIED.pdf, https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/260013375/137561/20861040-Garnett%20USD365%20FY26%20Category%202%20Specs%20RFP.pdf