KIPP Texas Public Schools is looking for qualified vendors to provide lifecycle replacements and install the following items (or equivalents) across 5 different sites. This should be a turnkey proposal to replace, install, configure, test, label and inventory the specified components. Please see the RFP for more details.

1. Category 2 · Internal Connections · Firewall Service, Components, and Necessary Software and Licenses — quantity 5 Each; installation and initial configuration; manufacturer: Fortinet or equivalent 2. Category 2 · Internal Connections · Wireless Access Points and Necessary Software and Licenses — quantity 529 Each; installation and initial configuration; manufacturer: Cisco Systems or equivalent 3. Category 2 · Internal Connections · Switches and Necessary Software and Licenses — quantity 72 Each; installation and initial configuration; manufacturer: Cisco Systems or equivalent 4. Category 2 · Internal Connections · Antennas, Connectors, and Related Components — quantity 909 Each for 5 entities; installation and initial configuration; manufacturer: No Preference

An RFP was issued for the services requested: Yes RFP documents: https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270002328/17018877/22791078-KX27_RFP_%20IT%202627_003%20ERate_Category%202_Specs.pdf (uploaded 2026-10-22) https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270002328/17018877/22794200-KX27_RFP_Authorized%20Signature_.pdf (uploaded 2026-10-22) https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270002328/17018877/22791081-KX27_RFP_Exception%20Form.pdf (uploaded 2026-10-22) https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270002328/17018877/22791083-KX27_RFP_Form%20A%20Proposal%20Response%20RFP%20IT%202627_003%20Information%20ONLY.pdf (uploaded 2026-10-22) https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270002328/17018877/22791086-KX27_RFP_KIPP%20Texas%20Vendor%20Packet.pdf (uploaded 2026-10-22) https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270002328/17018877/22791246-KX27_RFP_Pricing%20and%20Service%20Affirmation.pdf (uploaded 2026-10-22)

SPAM or automatic/generic bids that do not respond with costs for items specifically listed on this 470 will not be considered. Please see RFP for details.

Billed entity: KIPP Texas Public Schools Billed Entity Number (BEN): 17018877 FCC Registration Number: 0027824689 Applicant type: School District Number of eligible entities: 58 Funding year: 2027

Contact: Bryan Doyle · 832-328-1051 · [email protected]

Funds for Learning · CRN 16024808 · 405-341-4140 · [email protected]

Status: Certified Form version: Original Certified form (PDF): https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270002328/17018877/22800734-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_270002328_CERTIFIED.pdf