RFP 25-0019 2026 E-Rate Firewall Equipment

The Beaverton School District 48J in Oregon is seeking competitive proposals through RFP 25-0019 for 2026 E-Rate Firewall Equipment, with the primary objective of procuring network infrastructure components. The procurement includes two firewall units, two premium support packages (5-year duration), two 40G QSFP+ short distance transceivers, firewall log storage, and cloud management services. Proposers must demonstrate successful E-rate program experience with documented history of supplying products to customers who have obtained E-rate reimbursement. The evaluation criteria will assess E-rate experience and expertise (5 points), reliability (15 points), preferred specifications (25 points), and pricing schedule (55 points), with a total possible score of 100 points and potential for up to 20 additional points through interviews. A non-mandatory pre-proposal conference will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams on January 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM Pacific Time, with written questions due by January 16, 2026. Proposals are due by email to contracts@beaverton.k12.or.us no later than January 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time.

The RFP does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract term extends through June 30, 2031, with pricing and rates remaining firm through June 30, 2027, and potentially through subsequent contract periods if extended. While no incumbent vendors are explicitly mentioned, the District reserves the right to award multiple contracts to ensure optimal availability, delivery, service, competition, pricing, and product capabilities. Vendors must provide a comprehensive two-year warranty covering materials, workmanship, replacement or repair within five business days, software updates, and technical support. Products must be shipped F.O.B. Beaverton School District with freight prepaid, and vendors must be capable of individual product purchases due to potential installation timeline uncertainties. The selected proposer must sign and return the Master Price Agreement within seven days of receipt to meet federal E-rate deadlines. A Notice of Intent to Award will be issued at least seven calendar days before the final contract award, with proposers having seven days to file protests following the Notice of Intent.