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The Amory School District in Mississippi is soliciting competitive quotes for network infrastructure equipment and licensing through a request for quotes process. The district seeks fifteen Ruckus ICX 8200-24P core switches or approved equivalents, along with premium layer 3 licenses for these switches, and ten Ubiquiti UniFi U6 Enterprise access points or equivalents. All quotes must be submitted via email to janicerussell@amoryschools.com by 11:00 AM on March 4, 2026. The evaluation will be conducted on a weighted basis utilizing the following criteria: price of eligible products (50 points), prior vendor experience (25 points), understanding of needs (15 points), and local or in-state vendor status (10 points). Respondents must possess a SPIN number and maintain good standing with USAC, as the procurement will be funded through the federal E-Rate program, which supports technology infrastructure development in educational institutions. Questions regarding the opportunity may be directed to Janice Russell, E-rate/Network Consultant, at 662-256-6575 or janicerussell@amoryschools.com.

No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses are documented in the procurement materials. Vendor eligibility is contingent upon participation in the E-Rate program and maintaining compliance with USAC requirements, rather than enterprise classification restrictions. No incumbent vendors or existing contractor information is provided in the available documentation. The procurement contemplates the integration of the requested equipment into the district's existing network infrastructure, though specific technical integration requirements are not detailed in the posted materials. The specific budget or award value for this procurement is not disclosed in the published opportunity documents.