E-Rate #2699040960.007

This opportunity involves the procurement of a high-capacity fiber data connection for the CENIC-CORPORATION FOR EDUCATION NETWORK INITIATIVES IN CALIFORNIA, supporting educational network infrastructure: - Government Buyer: - CENIC-CORPORATION FOR EDUCATION NETWORK INITIATIVES IN CALIFORNIA (CENIC) - Products/Services Requested: - Fiber data connection (Ethernet, 80 Gbps bandwidth) between two or more sites within the CENIC network - Quantity: 1 connection - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Notable Requirements: - Connection must provide 80 Gbps Ethernet bandwidth - Project is part of the E-Rate program for the 2026 funding year - Total project cost: $33,600; E-Rate funding request and approval: $2,800 - Procurement is for a single site to enhance network connectivity - No unique technical requirements beyond the specified bandwidth and connection type are indicated

This solicitation is for a fiber data connection between two or more sites entirely within the applicant’s network, with a bandwidth of 80 Gbps. The project is managed by CENIC-CORPORATION FOR EDUCATION NETWORK INITIATIVES IN CALIFORNIA, a consortium focused on educational network initiatives. The contract involves Ethernet connection type and aims to enhance network connectivity within the applicant's infrastructure. The total cost is $33,600 with a funding request and approval of $2,800 for the 2026 funding year.