E-Rate #270000426

Freedom Academy seeks 1G fiber internet access for a single site in Phoenix, AZ

Freedom Academy, a public school in Phoenix, Arizona, is seeking bids for high-speed internet access and data transmission services for its single campus. - Government Buyer: - Freedom Academy (public K-12 school) - Located in Phoenix, Arizona - Products/Services Requested: - Internet access and data transmission service (preferably fiber) - Minimum bandwidth: 500 Mbps - Maximum bandwidth: 2 Gbps - Preference for 1G fiber service - Includes a leased router - All associated costs (taxes, fees, installation) must be included - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vendors must guarantee service delivery; budgetary quotes or pricelists are not accepted - Contract must allow bandwidth upgrades without extending the original term - Contract may include annual or month-to-month extensions, up to 60 months total - Only vendors not designated as national security threats by the FCC are eligible - Compliance with FCC E-Rate program rules, including the Lowest Corresponding Price Rule - Direct contact with the customer is prohibited during the solicitation period - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - All proposals must be submitted via the designated portal

Description

This solicitation is for internet access at a single site, specifically requesting 1G service with a preference for fiber. The procurement includes data transmission and internet access services with a bandwidth request of 500 Mbps minimum and up to 2048 Mbps maximum. The contract should allow bandwidth upgrades without extending the original term and include all costs such as taxes and fees. Vendors must guarantee service delivery, and quotes marked as budgetary or vendor pricelists will not be considered. The procurement is not a formal sealed bid or RFP process, and bids must be uploaded as instructed without direct contact to the customer while the solicitation is active.

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