Opportunity
E-Rate #2699026066.001
Award for 100 Gbps Fiber Backbone Circuit for CENIC Consortium in California
Posted
April 01, 2026
Identifier
2699026066.001
NAICS
517311, 517111
This award notice details the selection of CENIC-Corporation for Education Network Initiatives in California to provide a high-capacity fiber backbone circuit for educational connectivity across California. - Government Buyer: - CENIC-Corporation for Education Network Initiatives in California (consortium) - OEMs and Vendors: - CENIC-Corporation for Education Network Initiatives in California (primary vendor) - Products/Services Requested: - Fiber backbone circuit utilizing fiber and Ethernet technology - Capacity: 100 Gbps - Quantity: 1 circuit - Purpose: Connectivity between aggregation points or non-user facilities - Unique or Notable Requirements: - High-bandwidth (100 Gbps) backbone connectivity - Use of both fiber and Ethernet technology - Supports educational initiatives throughout California - Part of the E-Rate program - No specific part numbers or additional OEMs/vendors are listed.
Description
This solicitation is for a backbone circuit for a consortium that provides connectivity between aggregation points or other non-user facilities, utilizing fiber and Ethernet technology, with a capacity of 100 Gbps. The contract is with CENIC-CORPORATION FOR EDUCATION NETWORK INITIATIVES IN CALIFORNIA, a consortium based in California. The awarded amount for this contract is $96,000, and the project focuses on high-capacity network infrastructure to support educational initiatives.