E-Rate #2699013309.045

This opportunity involves the Iowa Department of Education's procurement and award of a fiber backbone circuit under the E-Rate program for enhanced consortium connectivity. - Government Buyer: - Iowa Department of Education (acting as a consortium) - Products/Services Requested: - 1 Gbps Ethernet fiber backbone circuit - Purpose: Connects aggregation points or non-user facilities within the consortium - Quantity: 1 circuit - Description: Provides high-speed Ethernet connectivity - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Notable Requirements: - Funded through the E-Rate program - No special restrictions or requirements for bidders are specified - Project is for the 2026 funding year - Location: - Iowa (specific to consortium aggregation points or non-user facilities) - Buyer based in Des Moines, Polk County, IA - Awarded Amount: - $20,484

This solicitation is for a fiber backbone circuit project funded through the E-Rate program for the Iowa Department of Education. The project involves providing a 1 Gbps Ethernet fiber backbone circuit for a consortium that connects aggregation points or other non-user facilities. The contract is for the 2026 funding year and aims to enhance connectivity within the consortium. No special restrictions or requirements are specified for bidders.