Opportunity
E-Rate #2699030963.001
Award for 1 Gbps Fiber Ethernet Data Connection for California Educational Network
Posted
March 29, 2026
Respond By
March 29, 2026
Identifier
2699030963.001
NAICS
517311
This opportunity involves the procurement and award of high-speed fiber Ethernet data connectivity for educational networks in California. - Government Buyer: - CENIC-CORPORATION FOR EDUCATION NETWORK INITIATIVES IN CALIFORNIA (consortium) - OEMs and Vendors: - CENIC-CORPORATION FOR EDUCATION NETWORK INITIATIVES IN CALIFORNIA (also acting as service provider) - Products/Services Requested: - Fiber Ethernet Data Connection - 1 Gbps Ethernet-based fiber data connection - Total of 4 Gbps procured - Unit cost: $400.95 per Gbps - Total awarded amount: $19,245.60 - Notable Requirements: - Service is for internal network connectivity between two or more sites within the applicant’s network - Part of the E-Rate program for the 2026 funding year - Procurement is specific to the California region - No additional special requirements or attachments noted
Description
This solicitation is for a fiber data connection between two or more sites entirely within the applicant’s network, provided by CENIC-CORPORATION FOR EDUCATION NETWORK INITIATIVES IN CALIFORNIA under the consortium. The connection is Ethernet-based with a capacity of 1 Gbps. The contract includes a total quantity of 4 Gbps at a unit cost of $400.95 per Gbps, with a total awarded amount of $19,245.60. The procurement is specific to the California region and is part of the 2026 funding year.