E-Rate #AL27-47001-C1-IA

Statewide Internet Access and Network Services RFP for Alabama Supercomputer Authority

The Alabama Supercomputer Authority (ASA) is seeking proposals for statewide Internet access and network services under E-rate Category 1. - Buyer: Alabama Supercomputer Authority (ASA), serving K12 schools, charter schools, community colleges, universities, public libraries, and commercial entities across Alabama - Scope: Internet access and data transmission services for up to 625 eligible entities - Bandwidth requirements range from 100 Mbps to 102,400 Mbps - Includes installation and initial configuration - Vendors must be registered in Alabama Buys and respond clearly to Form 470 items - Notable requirements: - Disqualification of spam or robotic responses - Multiple contract awards possible - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - The procurement is open to qualified providers of Internet and network services

Description

The Alabama Supercomputer Authority (ASA) is soliciting proposals through a Request for Proposal (RFP) to provide Internet Access and associated network services to public K12, charter schools, community colleges, universities, public libraries, and commercial entities in Alabama. The RFP aims to select multiple contractors capable of meeting or exceeding the specified service levels under terms compliant with applicable laws and regulations. The services requested include Category 1 data transmission and/or internet access with bandwidth ranging from 100 Mbps to 100 Gbps for 625 units. All offerors must be registered suppliers in Alabama Buys and proposals must clearly respond to the requested Form 470 items.

View original listing