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Avoyelles Parish School District is seeking bids from qualified Cybersecurity Service
providers to submit proposals for Cybersecurity services and equipment. The
Cybersecurity Pilot Program is a significant initiative, and Avoyelles Parish School District
is one of 645 applicants selected from the United States and its Territories to participate
in this crucial program.
The Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program provides up to $200 million to
selected participants over a three-year term. This substantial funding can be used to
purchase a wide variety of eligible cybersecurity services and equipment, offering a
significant opportunity for the selected schools and school districts.
Selected school districts and libraries are eligible to receive up to $13.60 per student,
annually, on a pre-discount basis, to purchase eligible cybersecurity services and
equipment over the three-year Pilot duration. Currently, Avoyelles has an enrollment of
5,094 students.
Vendors will need to review the FCC Guidance about the Cybersecurity Pilot Project to
bid on the project successfully.
Bids may be uploaded to http://centralauctionhouse.com. (Please check the site in
ADVANCE for rules and fees for uploading to the bidding site(s). Submissions must be
received on or before June 20, 2025, at 2:00 PM (CST).

Additional Notes/Requirements

All vendors MUST attend a virtual pre-bid meeting to bid on this project. Vendors must log in to https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup- join/19%3ameeting_MDhjNTgyZDctZjY5MS00OTVmLTk5YjMtZDM1N2I4YTFjYWNm% 40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22e0aa8ef0-d7b2-46d6-8eed- 313b0b170e97%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22bb6a073f-67e8-4911-b9c0- 5c790a73faa4%22%7d