Opportunity
E-Rate #2699026723.001
Backbone Fiber Circuit Procurement for California Educational Network (E-Rate)
Posted
April 01, 2026
Identifier
2699026723.001
NAICS
517311
This opportunity involves the procurement and award of a backbone fiber circuit to support educational network connectivity in California under the E-Rate program. - Government Buyer: - CENIC - Corporation for Education Network Initiatives in California - Products/Services Requested: - Backbone fiber circuit providing 10 Gbps Ethernet connectivity - Total bandwidth requested: 12 Gbps - Connectivity between aggregation points or other non-user facilities - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - High-capacity backbone network for educational initiatives - Open to all qualified vendors; no special licenses or restrictions specified - Awarded contract value: $28,080 - Place of Performance: - California (statewide, supporting educational network infrastructure)
Description
This solicitation is for the CENIC-CORPORATION FOR EDUCATION NETWORK INITIATIVES IN CALIFORNIA to establish a backbone fiber circuit providing 10 Gbps Ethernet connectivity between aggregation points or other non-user facilities. The project aims to build a high-capacity backbone network to support educational initiatives in California. The total bandwidth requested is 12 Gbps with a total cost of $28,080. The solicitation is part of the E-Rate program and is currently in the "In Window" phase.