E-Rate #270000807

Enlace Academy Internet Access and Data Transmission Services (5–10 Gbps) Solicitation

Enlace Academy, a K-12 charter school in Indianapolis, Indiana, is seeking proposals for high-speed Internet Access and Data Transmission Services for its campus. - Government Buyer: - Enlace Academy (Indianapolis, Indiana) - Charter school, public education sector - Products/Services Requested: - Symmetrical Internet bandwidth starting at 5 Gbps, scalable up to 10 Gbps - Guaranteed throughput to the school's head-end facility - Laddered pricing in 1 Gbps increments - At least one public IPv4 address (with optional pricing for additional IPv4 and IPv6 addresses) - Service provider-owned onsite equipment (preferably fiber handoff) - Detailed Service Level Agreement (SLA): - 99.99% network availability - Commitments for latency, jitter, and packet loss - 24x7x365 support and rapid repair timelines - Monthly/annual service reports - Optional features: resiliency, basic firewall, DDoS protection - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Bidders must describe the pathway from their point of presence to the school, including any third-party leased lines - Multi-year contracts up to 5 years (no open-ended or evergreen terms) - Pricing must reflect Lowest Corresponding Price (LCP), GSA pricing, and government discounts - No equipment from companies deemed a national security risk per FCC Order 19-121 - Proposals must comply with E-Rate program rules and include references - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs named; major US telecommunications carriers and fiber network providers are expected to respond - Service provider must own and maintain onsite equipment

Description

Enlace Academy seeks Internet Access and Data Transmission Services with symmetrical bandwidth of approximately 5 Gbps, scalable to 10 Gbps, with guaranteed throughput to their head-end in Indianapolis, IN, starting July 1, 2027. Bids should include laddered pricing in 1 Gbps increments and provide 1+/- public IPv4 addresses with optional IPv6 pricing. The proposal must include service provider owned onsite equipment, a detailed Service Level Agreement, and references. Bids are due by October 29, 2026, and must comply with E-Rate program rules and pricing requirements.

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