Opportunity
E-Rate #2699026295.001
Award for 10 Gbps Fiber Backbone Circuits for California Education Network (CENIC)
Posted
April 01, 2026
Identifier
2699026295.001
NAICS
517311
This award notice details the selection of a provider for high-capacity fiber optic backbone circuits supporting California's education network infrastructure. - Government Buyer: - Corporation for Education Network Initiatives in California (CENIC) - Manages the California education network backbone - Products/Services Requested: - 10 Ethernet fiber optic backbone circuits - Each circuit provides 10 Gbps bandwidth - Connects aggregation points or non-user facilities within the network - Technology: Fiber optic, high-capacity Ethernet - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named in the notice - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Circuits must support 10 Gbps Ethernet connectivity - Intended for backbone (not end-user) connections - Supports the state's educational network infrastructure - Estimated Contract Value: - $44,400 total award - Place of Performance: - California, with a focus on Los Angeles and statewide education network facilities
Description
This solicitation is for a backbone circuit providing connectivity between aggregation points or other non-user facilities within California's education network. It requires 10 Ethernet circuits with 10 Gbps bandwidth each, utilizing fiber optic technology. The project is managed by CENIC under the E-Rate program and has an awarded amount of $44,400. The scope includes installation and provisioning of high-capacity fiber backbone circuits to support educational network infrastructure.