E-Rate #2699013309.065

This award notice details the Iowa Department of Education's procurement of a fiber backbone circuit to enhance network connectivity for its consortium: - Government Buyer: - Iowa Department of Education (Des Moines, Polk County, IA) - Products/Services Requested: - Fiber backbone circuit (Ethernet, 1 Gbps bandwidth) - Quantity: 1 - Purpose: Connectivity between aggregation points or non-user facilities - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Notable Requirements: - Service must provide 1 Gbps Ethernet bandwidth - Intended for backbone (not end-user) connectivity - Supports educational network infrastructure - Contract Details: - Awarded value: $46,560 - Duration: 12 months

This solicitation is for a fiber backbone circuit to provide connectivity between aggregation points or other non-user facilities for the Iowa Department of Education consortium. The service type is Ethernet with a bandwidth of 1 Gbps. The contract duration is 12 months starting from March 25, 2026, with a total awarded amount of $46,560. The procurement is intended to support network infrastructure for educational purposes within Iowa.