Opportunity
E-Rate #2699042631.003
Award for 1 Gbps Fiber Data Connection Services for CENIC in California (E-Rate)
Posted
April 01, 2026
Identifier
2699042631.003
NAICS
517311
This award notice details the selection of a vendor to provide high-speed fiber data connection services for educational network infrastructure in California: - Government Buyer: - CENIC-CORPORATION FOR EDUCATION NETWORK INITIATIVES IN CALIFORNIA, a consortium supporting educational connectivity - Products/Services Requested: - 1 Gbps Ethernet Data Connection Service - Quantity: 1 - Provides a dedicated data connection from an applicant’s hub site to an Internet Service Provider or state/regional network - Internet access is billed separately from the data connection - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named in the notice - Notable Requirements: - Focus on high-speed, reliable fiber connectivity for educational institutions - Part of the E-Rate program, supporting affordable broadband for schools and libraries - NAICS code 237110 is listed, but the service is network infrastructure, not water/sewer construction - Estimated Contract Value: - Approximately $9,622.80 for the awarded service - Place of Performance: - Within California, at an applicant’s hub site (specific location not disclosed) - Unique Aspects: - Emphasis on supporting educational network initiatives and scalable broadband infrastructure
Description
This solicitation is for fiber data connection services provided by CENIC, a consortium focused on education network initiatives in California. The service includes a 1 Gbps Ethernet data connection from an applicant's hub site to an Internet Service Provider or a state/regional network, with Internet access billed separately. The project is part of the E-Rate program and has an awarded amount of approximately $9,622.80. The solicitation is classified under water and sewer line construction codes but pertains to network infrastructure.