E-Rate #2699013309.043

This award notice details the Iowa Department of Education's selection of a provider for a high-speed fiber backbone circuit to support its consortium network needs. - Government Buyer: - Iowa Department of Education (Consortium) - Products/Services Requested: - Fiber backbone circuit (Ethernet, 1 Gbps) - Quantity: 1 circuit - 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 deliver 1 Gbps Ethernet backbone connectivity - Service area is Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa - Awarded contract value: $6,620.88 - Classification codes listed (NAICS 237110, 237310), but the actual service is telecommunications-related - Place of Performance: - Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa (federal/state education facility) - No unique technical or compliance requirements are specified beyond the bandwidth and connectivity needs

This solicitation is for a fiber backbone circuit to provide connectivity between aggregation points or other non-user facilities for a consortium managed by the Iowa Department of Education. The service type is Ethernet with a bandwidth of 1 Gbps. The contract involves provisioning one Gbps of backbone circuit capacity, with a total awarded amount of $6,620.88. The procurement is an in-window process with no special restrictions or requirements noted.