Opportunity
E-Rate #2699032672.001
Award for Fiber Ethernet Data Connection Services for CENIC Consortium in California
Posted
March 29, 2026
Identifier
2699032672.001
NAICS
517311
This award notice details the procurement of high-bandwidth fiber Ethernet data connection services by the CENIC-CORPORATION FOR EDUCATION NETWORK INITIATIVES IN CALIFORNIA, supporting educational network infrastructure in California. - Government Buyer: - CENIC-CORPORATION FOR EDUCATION NETWORK INITIATIVES IN CALIFORNIA (CENIC) - Products/Services Requested: - Fiber Ethernet Data Connection services - 12 units of 5 Gbps Ethernet fiber connections - Each connection links an applicant’s hub site to an Internet Service Provider or regional network - Service classified as Ethernet, supporting educational network purposes - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named in the notice - Notable Requirements: - High-bandwidth (5 Gbps) fiber Ethernet connectivity - Annual service for the funding year (12 months) - Supports educational institutions and research networks - Award Details: - Total awarded amount: $13,824 - NAICS code: 237110 (noting that the actual service is fiber data connectivity, not construction) - Place of Performance: - California (specific hub sites and ISPs/regional networks within the state)
Description
This solicitation is for fiber data connection services providing Ethernet connections with a bandwidth of 5 Gbps for an applicant's hub site to an Internet Service Provider or a regional network. The project involves 12 units of 5 Gbps connections, with a total awarded amount of $13,824. The procuring organization is CENIC-CORPORATION FOR EDUCATION NETWORK INITIATIVES IN CALIFORNIA, a consortium focused on educational network initiatives in California. The service type is Ethernet, and the funding year is 2026.