Opportunity

E-Rate #2699013309.125

Iowa Department of Education awards contract for fiber backbone circuit (E-Rate 471)

Posted

March 25, 2026

Identifier

2699013309.125

NAICS

517311

This award notice details the Iowa Department of Education's selection of a vendor to provide a fiber backbone circuit for enhanced network connectivity as part of the E-Rate program. - Government Buyer: - Iowa Department of Education (acting as a consortium) - Products/Services Requested: - Fiber backbone circuit (Ethernet service, 1 Gbps bandwidth) - Purpose: Connectivity between aggregation points or non-user facilities - Quantity: 1 circuit - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Notable Requirements: - Ethernet service at 1 Gbps bandwidth - Focus on backbone infrastructure (not end-user access) - Estimated Contract Value: - $21,240 (awarded amount) - Place of Performance: - Not explicitly specified, but under the jurisdiction of the Iowa Department of Education (Polk County, IA) - Additional Notes: - No part numbers or specific hardware details provided - No recurring services or option years mentioned

Description

This solicitation is for a fiber backbone circuit to support a consortium that provides connectivity between aggregation points or other non-user facilities. The contract involves Ethernet service with a bandwidth of 1 Gbps. The Iowa Department of Education is the procuring organization, and the awarded amount for this contract is $21,240. The project aims to enhance network infrastructure for the consortium's connectivity needs.

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