Opportunity
E-Rate #2699025319.001
Procurement of High-Capacity Fiber Backbone Circuit for CENIC Consortium (California)
Posted
April 01, 2026
Identifier
2699025319.001
NAICS
517311, 517810
This opportunity involves the procurement of a high-capacity fiber backbone circuit for the CENIC Consortium in California to support network connectivity between aggregation points and non-user facilities. - Government Buyer: - CENIC-CORPORATION FOR EDUCATION NETWORK INITIATIVES IN CALIFORNIA (consortium) - Products/Services Requested: - Gb/s Ethernet Backbone Circuit - Quantities: 100 units, plus additional capacity increments of 6,000 Gbps, 12,000 Gbps, and 144,000 Gbps - Description: High-capacity Ethernet backbone circuits for network infrastructure - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Notable Requirements: - Focus on network fiber infrastructure (not water/sewer construction despite NAICS code) - Open to all qualified vendors through the USAC E-Rate program - Classified under NAICS 237110 (Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction), but actual requirement is for network fiber - Estimated Contract Value: - Approximately $144,000 - Place of Performance: - Within California, at aggregation points or non-user facilities managed by CENIC
Description
This solicitation is for a fiber backbone circuit to support a consortium that provides connectivity between aggregation points or other non-user facilities. The procurement is managed by CENIC-CORPORATION FOR EDUCATION NETWORK INITIATIVES IN CALIFORNIA and is valued at approximately $144,000. The contract involves providing a high-capacity Gb/s Ethernet backbone circuit to enhance network infrastructure within California. The solicitation includes multiple line items measured in Gbps to meet the consortium's connectivity needs.