Opportunity
E-Rate #2699013309.111
Award for Backbone Fiber Circuit Connectivity for Iowa Department of Education Consortium
March 25, 2026
2699013309.111
517311, 517919
This award notice details the Iowa Department of Education's selection of a provider for backbone fiber circuit connectivity as part of a consortium initiative. - Government Buyer: - Iowa Department of Education (acting as a consortium) - Products/Services Requested: - Backbone circuit providing connectivity between aggregation points or other non-user facilities - Technology: Fiber and Ethernet - Bandwidth: 1 Gbps - Quantity: 1 circuit - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Notable Requirements: - Service must deliver high-speed (1 Gbps) backbone connectivity - Part of the E-Rate program - Located in Iowa - Estimated Contract Value: - Approximately $13,934.76 - No unique technical or operational requirements beyond standard fiber and Ethernet backbone specifications are noted.
Description
This solicitation is for a backbone circuit providing connectivity between aggregation points or other non-user facilities for a consortium managed by the Iowa Department of Education. The project involves fiber and Ethernet technologies to deliver a 1 Gbps connection. The total award amount for this contract is approximately $13,934.76. The procurement is located in Iowa and is currently in the "In Window" stage.