Opportunity
E-Rate #2699053082.002
Arkansas E-Rate Fiber Backbone Circuit Award
Posted
April 01, 2026
Respond By
April 01, 2026
Identifier
2699053082.002
NAICS
517311
This opportunity involves the DIS STATE OF ARKANSAS seeking and awarding a contract for a high-capacity fiber backbone circuit to enhance statewide connectivity: - Government Buyer: - DIS STATE OF ARKANSAS (serving as a consortium) - Products/Services Requested: - 20 Gbps Ethernet fiber backbone circuit - Purpose: To provide connectivity between aggregation points or other non-user facilities within Arkansas - Quantity: 1 circuit (20 Gbps capacity) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named in the notice - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Funded under the E-Rate program - No unique license requirements specified for bidders - Open to all qualified bidders; no set-aside restrictions - Estimated Contract Value: - $125,760 (original award amount) - Place of Performance: - State of Arkansas (specific aggregation points or non-user facilities) - NAICS/NIGP/UNSPSC Codes: - NAICS: 517311 - NIGP: 91551 - UNSPSC: 43222609
Description
This solicitation is for a 20 Gbps Ethernet fiber backbone circuit intended for a consortium that provides connectivity between aggregation points or other non-user facilities. The project is funded under the E-Rate program and aims to establish high-capacity fiber connectivity within the state of Arkansas. The contract type is original, and the bid window is currently open for submissions. No specific license requirements are mentioned for prospective bidders.