Opportunity
E-Rate #2699028623.001
Award for 10 Gbps Ethernet Fiber Backbone Circuit for CENIC Consortium (E-Rate 471) in California
Posted
April 01, 2026
Identifier
2699028623.001
NAICS
517311
This award notice covers the provision of a high-capacity Ethernet fiber backbone circuit for the CENIC Consortium in California, supporting educational network infrastructure under the federal E-Rate program. - Government Buyer: - CENIC-Corporation for Education Network Initiatives in California (consortium for educational networking) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named in the notice - Products/Services Requested: - Ethernet Fiber Backbone Circuit - 10 Gbps bandwidth - 1 circuit - Provides connectivity between aggregation points or non-user facilities - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Circuit must deliver 10 Gbps Ethernet service - Intended for educational network aggregation, not direct end-user access - Supports high-capacity backbone connectivity for educational institutions in California - Estimated Contract Value: - $9,360 (award amount) - Place of Performance: - California (specific aggregation points or non-user facilities not detailed)
Description
This solicitation is for a backbone circuit providing connectivity between aggregation points or other non-user facilities for a consortium focused on educational network initiatives in California. The circuit is specified as Ethernet with a bandwidth of 10 Gbps. The project is part of the federal E-Rate program and is scheduled for 2026. The awarded amount for this contract is $9,360.