Opportunity
E-Rate #2699026298.001
CENIC E-Rate Award: 10x 10 Gbps Ethernet Fiber Backbone Circuits for Consortium Connectivity
Posted
April 01, 2026
Identifier
2699026298.001
NAICS
517311
This opportunity involves the Corporation for Education Network Initiatives in California (CENIC) awarding a contract for high-speed backbone connectivity to support a consortium of educational institutions in California. - Government Buyer: - Corporation for Education Network Initiatives in California (CENIC) - Products/Services Requested: - Ethernet fiber backbone circuits - 10 units, each providing 10 Gbps bandwidth - Purpose: Connectivity between aggregation points or other non-user facilities - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Circuits must be fiber-based and support Ethernet at 10 Gbps - Supports E-Rate program for educational network infrastructure - Focused on backbone (not end-user) connectivity - Estimated Contract Value: - $52,200 total
Description
This solicitation is for a backbone circuit for a consortium that provides connectivity between aggregation points or other non-user facilities. The circuit is specified as Ethernet, 10 Gbps, with a total quantity of 10 units, each with a bandwidth of 10 Gbps. The project involves providing high-speed connectivity between non-user facilities in the California region. The total estimated award amount for this contract is $52,200.