Opportunity
E-Rate #2699037885.001
Award for Fiber Data Connection Services for CENIC Educational Networks
Posted
April 01, 2026
Identifier
2699037885.001
NAICS
517311
This award notice details the selection of a vendor to provide fiber data connection services for the CENIC-CORPORATION FOR EDUCATION NETWORK INITIATIVES IN CALIFORNIA, supporting high-bandwidth connectivity for educational networks. - Government Buyer: - CENIC-CORPORATION FOR EDUCATION NETWORK INITIATIVES IN CALIFORNIA (educational network consortium) - Products/Services Requested: - Ethernet-based fiber data connections (1 Gbps each) - Data connection from applicant’s hub site to an Internet Service Provider or state/regional network - Internet access service is billed separately - Line items reference NIGP codes 225495 and 450 - Quantities: - 2 total data connections (1 per line item) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Focus on high-bandwidth fiber connectivity for educational purposes - No specific OEMs or vendors named in the notice - Estimated Contract Value: - $5,400 total - Place of Performance: - Not specifically listed, but applies to educational network hub sites within California
Description
This solicitation is for fiber data connection services provided to the CENIC-CORPORATION FOR EDUCATION NETWORK INITIATIVES IN CALIFORNIA, a consortium focused on educational network initiatives. The service includes data connections from an applicant's hub site to an Internet Service Provider or a state/regional network, with Internet access service billed separately. The contract involves Ethernet-based data connections with specified bandwidths measured in Gbps. The awarded contract value is $5,400, indicating the scope and scale of the fiber connection services procured.