Opportunity

E-Rate #2699025328.001

Award for Dark Fiber IRU Backbone Circuit for CENIC Consortium in California

Posted

April 01, 2026

Identifier

2699025328.001

NAICS

517311

This award notice details the selection of a provider for high-capacity dark fiber connectivity for the CENIC Consortium in California. - Government Buyer: - CENIC-CORPORATION FOR EDUCATION NETWORK INITIATIVES IN CALIFORNIA - Products/Services Requested: - Dark Fiber Indefeasible Right of Use (IRU) Backbone Circuit - 100 Gbps fiber connectivity between aggregation points or non-user facilities - 4,000 units of service - No special construction required - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Service is for a consortium, supporting educational network infrastructure - 12-month contract duration - Total awarded amount: $48,000 - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Focus is on providing scalable, high-speed fiber backbone for non-user facilities, enhancing educational connectivity across California.

Description

This solicitation is issued by the CENIC-CORPORATION FOR EDUCATION NETWORK INITIATIVES IN CALIFORNIA for the procurement of Dark Fiber IRU services without special construction. The contract involves providing a backbone circuit with 100 Gbps fiber capacity to connect aggregation points or other non-user facilities. The contract duration is 12 months starting from April 1, 2026, with a total awarded amount of $48,000. The procurement is for a consortium and includes 4,000 units of service.

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