Vincennes Community School Corporation - Network Equipment Purchase RFP - 270002361 (2027)
Vincennes Community School CorporationSchool · Vincennes, IN- Due
- Dec 16, 2026
- 43 days left
- Posted
- Oct 21, 2026
- Primary contact
- Dustin Jones
- (812) 882-4844
The 30-second brief
Vincennes Community School Corporation seeks proposals for E-Rate Category 2 network equipment including Fortinet wireless access points, FortiCare support, Cisco Catalyst switches, DNA Essentials licenses, power supplies, APC Smart-UPS, stack kits, and SFP+ transceivers. The project includes internal connections, basic maintenance of internal connections, and managed internal broadband services for schools in Vincennes, Indiana. Bidders must provide line-item pricing, technical descriptions for equivalents, company certifications, and two reference sites. Proposals are due by 2 pm Eastern on December 16, 2026, with technical questions due by November 11, 2026. Evaluation heavily weights the cost of eligible goods and services in accordance with E-Rate rules.
100 Fortinet FAP-231K-A wireless access points; 100 Fortinet FC-10-P231K-247-02-60 support; 6 Cisco C9300L-48PF-4X-EDU switches; 6 Cisco C9300L-DNA-E-48-3Y licenses; 6 Cisco PWR-C1-1100WAC-P= power supplies; 2 APC Smart SRT3000RMXLA UPS; 3 Cisco C9300L-STACK-KIT stack kits; 10 Cisco SFP-10G-SR= transceivers
Cost of eligible goods and services, technical details, pricing and terms, experience, references, adherence to response format
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Summary
Vincennes Community School Corporation seeks proposals for E-Rate Category 2 network equipment including Fortinet wireless access points, FortiCare support, Cisco Catalyst switches, DNA Essentials licenses, power supplies, APC Smart-UPS, stack kits, and SFP+ transceivers.
The project includes internal connections, basic maintenance of internal connections, and managed internal broadband services for schools in Vincennes, Indiana. Bidders must provide line-item pricing, technical descriptions for equivalents, company certifications, and two reference sites. Proposals are due by 2 pm Eastern on December 16, 2026, with technical questions due by November 11, 2026. Evaluation heavily weights the cost of eligible goods and services in accordance with E-Rate rules.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Cost of eligible goods and services
- Technical details
- Pricing and terms
- Experience
- References
- Adherence to response format
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
8- 100 Fortinet FAP-231K-A wireless access points
- 100 Fortinet FC-10-P231K-247-02-60 support
- 6 Cisco C9300L-48PF-4X-EDU switches
- 6 Cisco C9300L-DNA-E-48-3Y licenses
- 6 Cisco PWR-C1-1100WAC-P= power supplies
- 2 APC Smart SRT3000RMXLA UPS
- 3 Cisco C9300L-STACK-KIT stack kits
- 10 Cisco SFP-10G-SR= transceivers
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Line-item pricing
- Technical description for equivalents
- Company certifications
- Two reference sites
- E-Rate SPIN Number
- Ready-to-execute or sample contract
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Vincennes, IN
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Vincennes Community School Corporation?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 16, 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 Dustin Jones.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Vincennes Community School Corporation in IN, 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 RFP 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 Dustin Jones at (812) 882-4844. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: 100 Fortinet FAP-231K-A wireless access points; 100 Fortinet FC-10-P231K-247-02-60 support; 6 Cisco C9300L-48PF-4X-EDU switches; 6 Cisco C9300L-DNA-E-48-3Y licenses; 6 Cisco PWR-C1-1100WAC-P= power supplies; 2 APC Smart SRT3000RMXLA UPS; 3 Cisco C9300L-STACK-KIT stack kits; 10 Cisco SFP-10G-SR= tran. 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: "Cost of eligible goods and services, technical details, pricing and terms, experience, references, adherence to response format" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Vincennes Community School Corporation?
All active and historical solicitations from Vincennes Community School Corporation are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Vincennes Community School Corporation regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 16, 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 RFP?
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: Line-item pricing, technical description for equivalents, company certifications, two reference sites, E-Rate SPIN Number, ready-to-execute or sample contract. Review the full document from Vincennes Community School Corporation for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Vincennes, IN. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.