E-Rate #2699013309.036

This award notice details the Iowa Department of Education's selection of a provider for a fiber backbone circuit to support a consortium's connectivity needs. - Government Buyer: - Iowa Department of Education (state-level agency) - Products/Services Requested: - Ethernet fiber backbone circuit - Bandwidth: 1 Gbps - Quantity: 1 circuit - Purpose: Connectivity between aggregation points or non-user facilities for a consortium - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Notable Requirements: - Service area is within Iowa - No special licenses or restrictions required - NAICS code listed is 237110 (Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction), but the actual service is telecommunications-related - Contract Value: - Total awarded amount: $18,000 - Period of Performance: - 12-month duration, likely an annual contract

This solicitation is for a fiber backbone circuit to provide connectivity between aggregation points or other non-user facilities for a consortium. The service type is Ethernet with a bandwidth of 1 Gbps, and the project duration is 12 months for the funding year 2026. The total awarded amount is $18,000. The procurement is managed by the Iowa Department of Education and covers the service area within Iowa.