Opportunity
E-Rate #2699013309.060
Award for 1 Gbps Ethernet Fiber Backbone Circuit for Iowa Department of Education Consortium
March 25, 2026
2699013309.060
517311, 517919
This award notice details the Iowa Department of Education's selection of a vendor to provide a 1 Gbps Ethernet fiber backbone circuit for its consortium: - Government Buyer: - Iowa Department of Education (acting as a consortium) - Products/Services Requested: - 1 Gbps Ethernet fiber backbone circuit - Purpose: Provide high-speed Ethernet-based connectivity between aggregation points or non-user facilities - Quantity: 1 circuit - No specific part number or OEM identified - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Circuit must deliver 1 Gbps bandwidth - Focused on backbone (not end-user) connectivity for educational institutions - 12-month period of performance - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or specific vendors are named in the notice - Estimated Contract Value: - $26,003.88 for the 12-month duration
Description
This solicitation is for a backbone fiber circuit providing Ethernet-based connectivity at 1 Gbps capacity between aggregation points or other non-user facilities. The contract is awarded to a consortium managed by the Iowa Department of Education, focusing on fiber backbone connectivity for educational purposes. The project duration is 12 months with a total awarded amount of $26,003.88. No specific license requirements are indicated for this procurement.