E-Rate #2699013309.012

This award notice details the Iowa Department of Education's selection of a provider for a 500 Mbps backbone fiber circuit to support consortium connectivity needs. - Government Buyer: - Iowa Department of Education (acting as a consortium) - Products/Services Requested: - 500 Mbps Ethernet backbone fiber circuit - Purpose: Connects aggregation points or non-user facilities - Quantity: 1 circuit - Part number: Not specified - Fiber connectivity services under the E-Rate program - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Notable Requirements: - Service must provide 500 Mbps bandwidth - Awarded contract value: $47,910.60 (equivalent to $3,992.55 per Mbps) - No unique technical or compliance requirements specified - Classification: - Formal procurement for fiber connectivity services - NAICS: 517311 (Wired Telecommunications Carriers) - NIGP: 91551 (Information Highway Access Services) - UNSPSC: 43222609 (Network Service Equipment)

This solicitation is for a backbone fiber circuit providing a 500 Mbps Ethernet connection for a consortium that connects aggregation points or other non-user facilities. The contract is with the Iowa Department of Education and involves fiber connectivity services under the E-Rate program. The awarded amount for this original contract is $47,910.60. There are no special restrictions or requirements noted for this procurement.