Opportunity
E-Rate #2699053020.005
Kentucky State Department of Education 20 Gbps Fiber Ethernet Connection Award and Solicitation
Posted
April 01, 2026
Respond By
April 01, 2026
Identifier
2699053020.005
NAICS
517311
This opportunity involves the Kentucky State Department of Education seeking and awarding a contract for high-speed fiber Ethernet connectivity as part of the E-Rate program for the 2026 funding year. - Government Buyer: - Kentucky State Department of Education (acting as a consortium) - Products/Services Requested: - Fiber Ethernet data connection - 20 Gbps bandwidth - Single Ethernet fiber connection - Connects applicant's hub site to an Internet Service Provider or state/regional network - Internet access is billed separately - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Notable Requirements: - 20 Gbps bandwidth - Single Ethernet connection - Service is part of the E-Rate program (NAICS 517110: Wired Telecommunications Carriers) - Total award amount: $110,400 - Place of Performance: - Not specified, but pertains to Kentucky educational facilities
Description
The Kentucky State Department of Education is procuring a fiber Ethernet connection with 20 Gbps bandwidth to connect an applicant's hub site to an Internet Service Provider or state/regional network. This service involves data connections where Internet access service is billed separately. The contract is for one connection and is part of a consortium effort for the 2026 funding year, with an award amount of $110,400. The procurement falls under NAICS code 517110 for Wired Telecommunications Carriers.