E-Rate #2699013309.008

This opportunity involves the Iowa Department of Education's procurement and award of a fiber backbone circuit contract to enhance connectivity for a consortium: - Government Buyer: - Iowa Department of Education - Products/Services Requested: - 12 fiber backbone circuits - Each circuit: 500 Mbps capacity, fiber type, Ethernet protocol - Purpose: Connectivity between aggregation points or non-user facilities - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Notable Requirements: - Part of the E-Rate program - Technical specifications focus on fiber type, Ethernet protocol, and 500 Mbps bandwidth per circuit - Total contract value: $15,984 - No unique requirements beyond technical specifications are listed

This solicitation is for a fiber backbone circuit to support a consortium by providing connectivity between aggregation points or other non-user facilities. The circuit has a capacity of 500 Mbps and uses Ethernet protocol. The contract is managed by the Iowa Department of Education and has an estimated total cost of $15,984. The solicitation was posted on March 25, 2026, and is currently open for responses.