Vanguard Academy - Firewall

This Form 470 and associated Request for Proposal is for approximately 2 Firewall systems Vendors must download the attached RFP and include the completed RFP document in Excel format. Vendors that do not provide pricing and E-Rate eligibility percentages may be disqualified. Vendors that use AI or an automated bidding system may be disqualified. Vendors that do not submit their bid before the deadline may be disqualified. Vendors must have a valid SPIN to bid. Vanguard Academy Central Administration intends to award one vendor.
Requested services (2 line items): - Category 2 — Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections — Firewall Service And Components - Category 2 — Internal Connections — Firewall Service, Components, And Necessary Software And Licenses
State/local procurement requirements: Questions regarding the RFP or Form 470 must be emailed to the following people: Dillon Hartzell, E-Rate Consultant, dhartzell@vstservices.com Rogelio Gonzalez, ro_gonzalez@vanguardac.net, Questions must be received by 3:00PM on 11/26/2025, unless amended by addenda. Bids must be submitted via email to the following people: Dillon Hartzell, E-Rate Consultant, dhartzell@vstservices.com Rogelio Gonzalez, ro_gonzalez@vanguardac.net, Bids must be received by 3:00PM on12/12/2025, unless amended by addenda. Vendors must have a current contract with the State of Texas Department of Resources (DIR), OR other purchasing organizations acceptable to the district. It is the responsibility of the vendor to check the USAC website for any addenda posted prior to the established or amended due date. Bids that arrive after the due date noted above may be disqualified at the discretion of the school district.
Reference documents (Form 470 / RFP): https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/260004924/17005956/20607767-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_260004924_CERTIFIED.pdf, https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/260004924/17005956/20607660-Vanguard%2025%2026R%20Network%20Hardware%20Firewall.xlsx