RFP-758-2600000509-1 | KETS Network Products and Services

The Kentucky Department of Education has issued a solicitation for KETS Network Products and Services under RFP-758-2600000509-1, aimed at securing technology solutions to support statewide educational infrastructure. This solicitation is open to all qualified vendors with no specific set-aside designations, and responses are due by August 14, 2026, at 7:30 PM Eastern Time. The performance location encompasses all areas within Kentucky, with no specific city designated, indicating the scope is statewide and may involve coordination across multiple districts and facilities. The contract will support the KETS network, a critical component of the state’s educational technology ecosystem, likely requiring network hardware, software, maintenance, integration, and possibly managed services to ensure reliability and security across schools and administrative offices. Primary point of contact for questions and submissions is Dianne Lee at the Kentucky Department of Education, reachable via phone or email, with additional support available through the Finance Office of Procurement Services. Interested parties must submit proposals through the state’s Advantage 4 procurement portal, accessible via the provided UI link. All technical, financial, and compliance requirements must align with Kentucky’s procurement standards, and vendors are expected to demonstrate proven experience with public-sector educational networks, scalability, and adherence to state and federal data security protocols. Failure to meet deadlines or submission guidelines may result in disqualification, and evaluations will likely weigh technical capability, cost-effectiveness, and past performance in similar statewide initiatives.