Jackson Public School District

Buyer seeks to implement a Network Access Control (NAC) solution as part of the FCC Cybersecurity Pilot Program. The solution must enforce identity-based access policies across approximately 25,000 network-connected devices spanning 50+ locations. The project includes deploying certificate-based 802.1X authentication, device profiling, and role-based access controls. The NAC system must integrate with existing infrastructure from multiple vendors and provide comprehensive visibility and security enforcement.

• 6/3/2025 - First Advertisement Date (Clarion-Ledger)
• 6/5/2025 - First Advertisement Date (Jackson Advocate, MS Link)
• 6/10/2025 - Second Advertisement Date (Clarion-Ledger)
• 6/12/2025 - Second Advertisement Date (Jackson Advocate, MS Link)
• 6/16/2025 - Final Date for Questions
• 7/21/2025 - Proposal Due Date

• Must have FCC Form 498 ID (SPIN) and FCC Registration Number
• Must not be on FCC red light status
• Must not be on FCC's covered list (Huawei, ZTE, Kaspersky)
• Must have experience with similar K-12 or enterprise NAC deployments

• Implement 802.1X authentication across wired and wireless networks
• Deploy PKI/Certificate Authority infrastructure for secure authentication
• Configure device profiling and classification for 20+ device types
• Set up role-based access control with dynamic VLAN assignment
• Integrate with existing switches and APs from multiple vendors
• Create guest access portal with credential expiration
• Establish posture assessment for endpoint security compliance
• Configure quarantine capabilities for non-compliant devices
• Provide staff training on system management and troubleshooting
• Integrate with Microsoft Entra and future SIEM platforms