Virginia's eProcurement Marketplace #IFB 119359

Eastern Shore of Virginia Broadband Authority requests Ciena transport gear for backbone network upgrade (BEAD)

The Eastern Shore of Virginia Broadband Authority is seeking bids for Ciena transport equipment to upgrade its core backbone network as part of the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) initiative. - Government Buyer: - Eastern Shore of Virginia Broadband Authority (ESVBA) - Project location: Accomack and Northampton Counties, Virginia - OEM Highlight: - Ciena is the specified Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for all transport gear - Products/Services Requested: - Ciena transport gear for core backbone network enhancement - Detailed part numbers and quantities are referenced in solicitation attachments (not provided in summary) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Build America, Buy America (BABA) provisions - Adherence to cybersecurity and supply chain standards - Equipment must support BEAD deployment objectives - Additional Information: - Solicitation includes addenda outlining BABA, cybersecurity, and supply chain requirements - No alternative OEMs or products are specified in the summary

Description

This solicitation is for the procurement of Ciena transport gear to augment the core backbone environment as part of the BEAD deployment. The procurement is issued by the Eastern Shore of Virginia Broadband Authority. The work location is in Accomack and Northampton Counties, Virginia. The solicitation is currently open and responses are due by September 17, 2026.

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