Requesting proposals firewall and associated software and license, router and associated software and licenses. Offeror requested to include all necessary cabling, licenses, connectors, components, installation, configuration, travel, per diem, shipping and any other applicable fees. The applicant is seeking bundled warranty and licenses including manufacturer maintenance support services (MSS) for equipment listed in the RFP and proposed solutions may include products and services defined as BMIC and/or MIBS in the E-Rate Eligible Services list. The applicant is not seeking standalone BMIC or MIBS solutions. See RFP for further details. There is a mandatory site visit on Friday, October 30, 2026 1:00pm (CST, at 1pm central time. Vendors must attend site visit in order for their proposal to be considered.

1. Category 2 · Internal Connections · Firewall Service, Components, and Necessary Software and Licenses — quantity 1 Each; installation and initial configuration; manufacturer: Fortinet or equivalent 2. Category 2 · Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections · Firewall Service and Components — quantity 1 Each for 3 entities; manufacturer: Fortinet 3. Category 2 · Managed Internal Broadband Services · Existing Equipment — 1 entity

An RFP was issued for the services requested: Yes RFP documents: https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270001775/139764/22805414-ELMO%20C2%20FIREWALL%20RFP%202728.pdf (uploaded 2026-10-23) https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270001775/139764/22805417-Sample%20Service%20Provider%20Contract%20FY2027%20C2%20NRC.docx (uploaded 2026-10-23)

All accepted proposals shall be subject to E-Rate funding and subsequent governing board approval. The Applicant may consider multi-year contracts and/or contracts featuring voluntary extensions. Offerors must comply with Lowest Corresponding Price (LCP) rule. Proposals and questions regarding this opportunity must be submitted online: https://kelloggllc.bonfirehub.com/portal/. Proposals received after the proposal deadline, spam, and/or automated responses via email will not be considered valid proposal responses and will be disqualified from consideration. Vendors are to check in and meet with Sheila Riddle at the Central Office located at Elmore City-Pernell High School on Friday, October 30, 2026 at 1:00pm (CST). This site visit is mandatory. Vendors who do not attend will disqualified. See RFP for further details.

Billed entity: ELMORE CITY-PERNELL SCHOOLS Billed Entity Number (BEN): 139764 FCC Registration Number: 0013193958 Applicant type: School District Number of eligible entities: 3 Funding year: 2027

Contact: Sarah Achacoso · 580-332-1444 · [email protected]

Kellogg & Sovereign Consulting · CRN 16024809 · 580-332-1444 · [email protected]

Status: Certified Form version: Original Certified form (PDF): https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270001775/139764/22805590-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_270001775_CERTIFIED.pdf