Firewalls and managed Wi-Fi for Lisle Comm Unit Sch Dist 202

E-Rate competitive bidding notice (FCC Form 470 #270001109, funding year 2027). Lisle Comm Unit Sch Dist 202, a school district in IL, asks service providers for bids. Send your bid by November 17, 2026: the applicant may sign a contract from the allowable contract date, November 18, 2026. To be paid through E-Rate, a provider needs a SPIN (FCC Form 498). Services requested: • Category 2, Internal Connections: Firewall Service, Components, And Necessary Software And Licenses (quantity 2 Each, make Fortinet Or Equivalent) • Category 2, Managed Internal Broadband Services: Existing Equipment (2 entities) • Category 2, Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections: Firewall Service And Components (quantity 2 Each, make No Preference, 2 entities) Category 2 details: Form 470 figures are estimates. Form 470 figures are estimates. Lisle Community Unit School District 202 is seeking proposals for two (2) Fortinet FortiCare 24x7 Bundle extended service agreements, SKU FC-10-0401F-950-02-12, or equivalent, to support the districts existing FortiGate 401F firewall equipment. These subscriptions provide continuous 24x7 technical support, advanced hardware replacement, firmware and security updates. Proposals should include all associated licensing, warranty coverage, and any applicable renewal or support fees. Vendors must list any E-rate ineligible components separately and identify eligibility percentages where applicable. All prospective bidders must comply with applicable state and local procurement laws and district purchasing policies. The District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to award contracts to one or multiple vendors as determined to be in the best interest of the District. The District is not seeking a new firewall, but depending on vendor responses, is posting this request under all three Category Two service types Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS), Internal Connections (IC), and Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections (BMIC) to ensure coverage for any proposed service delivery model. Eligible entities: 5.