Opportunity
E-Rate #2699013309.081
Award for 1 Gbps Ethernet Backbone Fiber Circuit for Iowa Department of Education Consortium
March 25, 2026
2699013309.081
517311
This award notice details the Iowa Department of Education Consortium's selection of a provider for a backbone fiber circuit to enhance network connectivity: - Government Buyer: - Iowa Department of Education (Consortium) - Products/Services Requested: - Backbone fiber circuit (Ethernet, 1 Gbps) - Quantity: 1 - Description: Provides Ethernet-based connectivity between aggregation points or non-user facilities - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Notable Requirements: - Circuit must deliver 1 Gbps Ethernet service - Intended for backbone (not end-user) connectivity - Contract Value: - Total: $11,212.08 - Unit price: $934.34 per Gbps - Place of Performance: - Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa - No unique technical or compliance requirements are specified beyond the Ethernet 1 Gbps circuit
Description
This solicitation is for a backbone fiber circuit providing Ethernet-based connectivity at 1 Gbps capacity for a consortium under the Iowa Department of Education. The project involves establishing a backbone circuit between aggregation points or other non-user facilities to enhance network infrastructure. The total awarded amount for this contract is $11,212.08, with a unit price of $934.34 per Gbps. The service area is located in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa.