Opportunity
E-Rate #2699013309.049
Award and Solicitation for 1 Gbps Fiber Backbone Circuit – Iowa Department of Education
March 25, 2026
April 25, 2026
2699013309.049
517311
This opportunity involves the Iowa Department of Education awarding and soliciting a contract for a fiber backbone circuit to support connectivity for its E-Rate consortium in Des Moines, Iowa. - Government Buyer: - Iowa Department of Education (K-12 sector) - Products/Services Requested: - Fiber backbone circuit - Capacity: 1 Gbps - Purpose: Connectivity between aggregation points or other non-user facilities - Quantity: 1 - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named in the notice - Notable Requirements: - No unique restrictions, licenses, or liquidated damages specified - NAICS codes: 237110 (Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction), 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors) - Location: - Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa (focus on federal/state education facility) - Estimated Contract Value: - $7,173 (total award amount)
Description
This solicitation is for a fiber backbone circuit to provide connectivity between aggregation points or other non-user facilities for a consortium. The contract involves installation and service related to fiber backbone circuits in Iowa, specifically in Des Moines, Polk County. The award amount is $7,173, and the solicitation is posted by the Iowa Department of Education. The response deadline for this solicitation is April 25, 2026.