Firewalls maintenance for Assumption-St Bridget School

270002934 · Assumption-St Bridget School · E-Rate (USAC)

! Responses due Nov 30, 2026, 3:00 AM ET · 23 days left

Agency: Assumption-St Bridget School
Responses due: Nov 30, 2026, 3:00 AM ET
Posted: Nov 2, 2026
NAICS code: Not listed
Set-aside: None
Place of performance: Wa
Notice type: Solicitation
Solicitation number: 270002934
Official notice: View on E-Rate (USAC) →

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E-Rate competitive bidding notice (FCC Form 470 #270002934, funding year 2027). Assumption-St Bridget School, a school in WA, asks service providers for bids. Send your bid by November 29, 2026: the applicant may sign a contract from the allowable contract date, November 30, 2026. The applicant also issued an RFP, which may set its own deadline on or after that date: read it on the form. To be paid through E-Rate, a provider needs a SPIN (FCC Form 498). Services requested: • Category 2, Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections: Firewall Service And Components (quantity 1 Each, make Fortinet, 1 entities) Category 2 details: Basic Maintenance for existing firewall: Fortinet Renewal - 1 Year - UTM Bundle (24x7 FortiCare plus [preferred]). Application Control, IPS, AV, Botnet IP/Domain, Web Filtering and Antispam Services) P/N: FC-10-0401E-950-02-12 Unless otherwise stated in the proposal documents, whenever a process, equipment, or material is specified by giving a manufacturer's name, brand, or number, it is understood that the words or equal follow thereafter. Where the phrase or equal apples or occurs in the proposal documents, do not assume that a process, equipment, or material is approved by the Applicant unless the item had been specially approved for their work by the Applicant. The decision of the Applicant is final.

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The Applicant will initially evaluate the proposals for requirements compliance and technical merit. Proposals deemed acceptable will be reviewed to establish life cycle costs. The Applicant will then select a group of vendor finalists who may be asked to present and demonstrate the products and services included in their proposal. The demonstrations must focus on the proposed systems' ability to meet the Applicant's functional requirements while providing easy and flexible operation for the users. Robo Bids: Due to the complexity and specific nature of the services requested, we require that all bids be submitted manually by an authorized representative of the vendor, including the necessary documentation, pricing, and terms. Bids submitted through automated systems that lack a tailored, manual response will not be accepted. All vendors must ensure their proposals reflect the full understanding of the RFP requirements. A contract shall be awarded to the most responsible and responsive vendor based upon, but not limited to, the following criteria: Evaluation Criteria: Eligible Price/Charges - 35% Turnkey Solutions - 20% Understanding of Need - 15% Personnel Qualification - 10% E-rate Knowledgeable - 10% Proximity to School District - 10% All vendors must have a SPIN and be on green light status with USAC and be in compliance with all SLD/USAC/FCC regulations. All vendors must have a current SPAC on file with USAC. Applicant would like to use the SPI invoice method. All quotes must be in writing [email] to Devrie Prouty, [email protected], and include the SPIN & this Form 470#. Vendors are required to use the attached Pricing Sheet, proposals submitted without the pricing sheet risk being disqualified. The deadline for all quotes will be 28 days after the filing of this Form 470. All bids must include an estimate of taxes, fees, and surcharges, as well as eligible/ineligible costs; otherwise, they could be disqualified and excluded from the bid process. State or local procurement rules: In compliance with E-Rate regulations, we are seeking bids for technological services for our district sites. VENDORS MUST PROVIDE THE LOWEST CORRESPONDING PRICE AS DEFINED BY TITLE CFR 54.500(f). Eligible entities: 1.

From the official notice on E-Rate (USAC).