E-Rate #2699013309.064

This award notice details the Iowa Department of Education's selection of a provider for a fiber backbone circuit to support statewide educational network infrastructure. - Government Buyer: - Iowa Department of Education (acting as a consortium) - Products/Services Requested: - 1 Gbps Ethernet backbone circuit - Purpose: Connectivity between aggregation points or other non-user facilities - Quantity: 1 circuit (1 Gbps bandwidth) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Notable Requirements: - Service classified under Ethernet backbone connectivity - No unique technical or operational requirements specified beyond bandwidth and service type - Estimated Contract Value: - $9,036 (total award amount) - Place of Performance: - Not specified; intended for use within Iowa's educational network infrastructure

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 contract involves provisioning a 1 Gbps Ethernet service to support the consortium's network infrastructure. The total awarded amount for this contract is $9,036, and the award date is March 25, 2026. The solicitation is currently in window status and is intended to enhance network connectivity for educational purposes within Iowa.