Opportunity
E-Rate #2699040960.005
Award and Solicitation for 10 Gbps Ethernet Fiber Data Connection for CENIC (California)
March 25, 2026
2699040960.005
517311
This opportunity involves the award and solicitation of high-speed fiber Ethernet connectivity for educational network purposes in California. - Government Buyer: - CENIC-Corporation for Education Network Initiatives in California (CENIC) - Products/Services Requested: - 10 Gbps Ethernet fiber data connection service - Dedicated fiber connection from a hub site to an Internet Service Provider (ISP) or state/regional network - Internet access service is not included and will be billed separately - Quantity: 1 service - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Service is for data transport only (Internet access not included) - Part of the E-Rate program for the 2026 funding year - Supports high-bandwidth connectivity for educational or regional networks - Awarded Amount: - $10,824 for the service - Place of Performance: - California (specific locations not detailed)
Description
This solicitation is for fiber data connection services providing a 10 Gbps Ethernet connection from an applicant's hub site to an Internet Service Provider or a state/regional network, with Internet access service billed separately. The contract is with CENIC, a consortium focused on educational network initiatives in California, for the 2026 funding year. The awarded amount for this service is $10,824. The service aims to support high-bandwidth connectivity for educational or regional network purposes.