Branson School District R4 - FCC Form 470 Funding Year 2027 Internet Access and Network Equipment
Branson R-IV School DistrictSchool · Branson, MO- Due
- Nov 23, 2026
- 20 days left
- Posted
- Oct 26, 2026
- Primary contact
- Tiffany Bullion
- (315) 422-7608
The 30-second brief
Branson School District R4 seeks bids for E-Rate funding year 2027 services including Data Transmission and Internet Access, Internal Connections, and Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections. Requested items include internet access and data transmission services, maintenance and operations, firewall services, switches, wireless access points, and uninterruptible power supply battery backups from Extreme Networks or equivalent, along with specific licensing such as PA5410 support, threat prevention, and Extreme NAC licensing. Bids must be submitted by email to the Technical Contact by November 23, 2026, referencing the FCC Form 470 application number 270000935. Proposals must comply with all applicable E-Rate rules, federal, state, and local procurement requirements.
Data Transmission and Internet Access, Category One Maintenance and Operations, Firewall Service and Components, Switches, Wireless Access Points, Uninterruptable Power Supply, PA5410 Support, PAN-PA-5410-ATP Threat Prevention, Extreme 5230 Switches, Extreme x690 Switches, Extreme Cloud IQ Site Engine, Extreme AP4020 Access Points, Extreme AP5020 High Capacity Access Points, Extreme Outdoor Access Points, Extreme Cloud IQ Manage APs, Extreme NAC Licensing, SMT-1500-RM2UC UPS, SMT-3000-RM2UC UPS
Price being the primary factor
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Summary
Branson School District R4 seeks bids for E-Rate funding year 2027 services including Data Transmission and Internet Access, Internal Connections, and Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections.
Requested items include internet access and data transmission services, maintenance and operations, firewall services, switches, wireless access points, and uninterruptible power supply battery backups from Extreme Networks or equivalent, along with specific licensing such as PA5410 support, threat prevention, and Extreme NAC licensing. Bids must be submitted by email to the Technical Contact by November 23, 2026, referencing the FCC Form 470 application number 270000935. Proposals must comply with all applicable E-Rate rules, federal, state, and local procurement requirements.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Price being the primary factor
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
18- Data Transmission and Internet Access
- Category One Maintenance and Operations
- Firewall Service and Components
- Switches
- Wireless Access Points
- Uninterruptable Power Supply
- PA5410 Support
- PAN-PA-5410-ATP Threat Prevention
- Extreme 5230 Switches
- Extreme x690 Switches
- Extreme Cloud IQ Site Engine
- Extreme AP4020 Access Points
- Extreme AP5020 High Capacity Access Points
- Extreme Outdoor Access Points
- Extreme Cloud IQ Manage APs
- Extreme NAC Licensing
- SMT-1500-RM2UC UPS
- SMT-3000-RM2UC UPS
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
FCC Form 470, E-Rate Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN)
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Branson, MO
- Reported agency
- Branson School District R4
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Branson R-IV School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 23, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Tiffany Bullion.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Branson R-IV School District in MO, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Tiffany Bullion at (315) 422-7608. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Data Transmission and Internet Access, Category One Maintenance and Operations, Firewall Service and Components, Switches, Wireless Access Points, Uninterruptable Power Supply, PA5410 Support, PAN-PA-5410-ATP Threat Prevention, Extreme 5230 Switches, Extreme x690 Switches, Extreme Cloud IQ Site Engi. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Price being the primary factor" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Branson R-IV School District?
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 23, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: FCC Form 470, E-Rate Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN). Review the full document from Branson R-IV School District for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Branson, MO. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.