Opportunity
E-Rate #2699040180.001
Fiber Ethernet Data Connection Services for Missouri Research and Education Network (E-Rate)
Posted
April 01, 2026
Identifier
2699040180.001
NAICS
517311, 517111
This opportunity involves the Missouri Research and Education Network (MREN) awarding and soliciting fiber Ethernet data connection services under the E-Rate program for Missouri educational institutions. - Government Buyer: - Missouri Research and Education Network (MREN), a Missouri-based consortium - Products/Services Requested: - Fiber Ethernet data connection service with a capacity of 250 Mbps - Service connects an applicant’s hub site to an Internet Service Provider or state/regional network - Internet access service is billed separately from the data connection - Total requested bandwidth: 250 Mbps - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named in the notice - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Service must be Ethernet over fiber - Internet access billing must be separated from the data connection service - Procurement is for E-Rate funding year 2026 - Award amount is $6,300
Description
This solicitation is for the Missouri Research and Education Network (MREN) Fiber project, which involves providing data connection services for an applicant's hub site to an Internet Service Provider or a state/regional network, with Internet access service billed separately. The project includes establishing a fiber Ethernet connection with a capacity of 250 Mbps. The total requested bandwidth is 250 Mbps, and the award amount is $6,300. The project is funded under the E-Rate program for the funding year 2026.