Opportunity
E-Rate #2699013309.132
Iowa Department of Education awards fiber backbone circuit (Ethernet, 10 Gbps) for consortium connectivity
Posted
March 25, 2026
Respond By
March 25, 2026
Identifier
2699013309.132
NAICS
517311
This opportunity involves the Iowa Department of Education soliciting and awarding a contract for a high-speed fiber backbone circuit to support consortium connectivity. - Government Buyer: - Iowa Department of Education - Products/Services Requested: - Fiber backbone circuit (Ethernet, 10 Gbps) - Part Number: Circuit ID 722 - Quantity: 1 - Purpose: Backbone circuit for connectivity between aggregation points or non-user facilities - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Only one circuit required - High-speed Ethernet (10 Gbps) connectivity - Service classified under Fiber Optic Cable Construction and Telecommunications/Data Transmission Line Construction - Location: - Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa (focus on federal/state education facility) - Estimated Award Amount: - $8,664
Description
This solicitation is for a fiber backbone circuit providing connectivity between aggregation points or other non-user facilities for the Iowa Department of Education. The service type is Ethernet with a bandwidth of 10 Gbps, intended as a backbone circuit for a consortium. The contract involves one circuit with circuit ID 722, located in Iowa, Polk County, Des Moines. The estimated award amount is $8,664.