Opportunity
E-Rate #2699025324.001
Award of 100 Gbps Ethernet Backbone Circuit for California Education Network (CENIC)
Posted
April 01, 2026
Identifier
2699025324.001
NAICS
517311
This opportunity involves the procurement and award of a high-capacity fiber Ethernet backbone circuit for the California Education Network Initiatives Consortium (CENIC), supporting educational connectivity across the state. - Government Buyer: - California Education Network Initiatives Consortium (CENIC) - Products/Services Requested: - 100 Gbps Ethernet backbone circuit - Purpose: Provides connectivity between aggregation points or non-user facilities for educational institutions - Quantity: 1 circuit at 100 Gbps capacity - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named in the notice - Notable Requirements: - High-capacity (100 Gbps) fiber backbone circuit - Supports the E-Rate program for California educational institutions - Classified under NAICS code 237110 (though actual service is telecommunications infrastructure) - Estimated Contract Value: - $33,600 (awarded amount) - No unique technical or operational requirements beyond the high-capacity circuit are specified
Description
This solicitation is for a fiber Ethernet backbone circuit project to provide connectivity between aggregation points or other non-user facilities for the California Education Network Initiatives consortium. The project involves a 100 Gbps Ethernet backbone circuit as part of the E-Rate program supporting educational institutions in California. The awarded amount for this contract is $33,600. The procurement is managed under the E-Rate contract for the California region.