Supply of E-Rate Eligible Networking Hardware

The contract entails the supply of new, pre-approved networking hardware including access points, switches, routers, and UPS systems for deployment across public schools and libraries in South Carolina. All equipment must meet Federal Communications Commission E-rate Category Two eligibility standards to qualify for federal funding support, ensuring alignment with established guidelines for educational network infrastructure. Manufacturers must provide warranties that comply with federal requirements, and all products must be newly manufactured, not refurbished or used. Deployment is limited to institutions within the state, and equipment must be delivered and configured to support reliable, scalable, and secure network operations in educational environments. The solicitation is issued as a subcontract under the State Fiscal Accountability Authority and falls under NAICS code 334511, which categorizes it as communications equipment manufacturing. Responses are due by August 17, 2026, and the contract was posted on July 8, 2026. There is no set-aside designation, and while the physical location of performance is not specified, delivery and installation are expected statewide. Interested parties must ensure their offerings fully satisfy both technical eligibility and warranty obligations under E-rate rules, with no exceptions permitted for noncompliant hardware. Further details and submission instructions are available through the provided online portal.