University Of Central Arkansas Uark #IFB04292026

University of Arkansas Solicits 1 Gbps Dedicated Ethernet Circuit for Research Network Connectivity

The University of Arkansas, on behalf of ARE-ON, is seeking bids for a high-capacity network service to connect its Monticello campus to a research network point of presence. - Government Buyer: - University of Arkansas (ARE-ON), Office of Business Affairs - Products/Services Requested: - 1 Gbps dedicated Ethernet circuit service (leased data circuit) - Symmetric 1G bandwidth - Single mode fiber with 10km optics - Support for Ethernet jumbo frames (up to 9,000 bytes) - 802.1Q VLAN tunneling/tagging - Dual A&B power supplies at endpoints - End-to-end connectivity between UAM Crossett (139 Brookings Rd, Crossett, AR) and ARE-ON PoP - 24x7x365 Network Operations Center (NOC) support - Service Level Agreement (SLA) with defined response times and outage credits - Fiber route must not use any cable facilities currently used by ARE-ON between Monticello and Crossett - Notable Requirements: - Vendor must guarantee a physically diverse fiber route from existing ARE-ON infrastructure - Service must be functional by the required in-service date - Contract term is three years with an option to renew for four additional years (up to seven years total) - May be used by other University of Arkansas System campuses and state public procurement units - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation

Description

This solicitation IFB04292026 is issued by the University of Arkansas Fayetteville (UAF) for the procurement of a 1 Gbps Dedicated Ethernet Circuit to 139 Brookings Rd, Crossett, AR 71635. The service must be functional by August 31, 2026, providing a single dedicated bandwidth 1G network connection from UAM in Crossett to an ARE-ON Point of Presence (PoP). The scope includes leased data circuits with end-to-end connectivity, symmetric bandwidth, support for Ethernet jumbo frames, and 802.1Q tunneling. The vendor must provide 24x7x365 support, escalation procedures, and guarantee a fiber route that does not use existing ARE-ON cable facilities between Monticello, AR and Crossett, AR.

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