Opportunity
E-Rate #2699040563.001
Missouri Research and Education Network 50 Mbps Fiber Ethernet Data Connection Award
Posted
April 01, 2026
Identifier
2699040563.001
NAICS
517311, 517111
This opportunity involves the Missouri Research and Education Network (MREN) procuring and awarding a contract for a dedicated fiber Ethernet data connection: - Government Buyer: - Missouri Research and Education Network (MREN), acting as a consortium - Products/Services Requested: - One fiber Ethernet data connection with 50 Mbps bandwidth - Connects an applicant’s hub site to an Internet Service Provider or a state/regional network in Missouri - Internet access service is billed separately and not included in this procurement - Total project cost is $2,460 - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named in the notice - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Service must provide a dedicated 50 Mbps fiber Ethernet connection - The procurement is for connectivity only; Internet access is a separate service - The project is in the 'In Window' phase; awardee name is not specified - Place of Performance: - Missouri (specific hub site location not detailed)
Description
This solicitation is issued by the Missouri Research and Education Network (MREN) to procure fiber Ethernet data connection(s) providing 50 Mbps bandwidth from an applicant's hub site to an Internet Service Provider or a state/regional network. The Internet access service is billed separately. The project is currently in the "In Window" phase with a total award amount of $2,460. The procurement is specific to the Missouri region and is managed by the MREN consortium.