Opportunity
E-Rate #270000655
Aquilla ISD seeks managed leased lit-fiber internet service at 5, 10, or 15 Gbps
Posted
October 05, 2026
Respond By
November 02, 2026
Identifier
270000655
NAICS
517111
Aquilla Independent School District is seeking a fully managed lit-fiber internet connection for Aquilla School. - Government buyer: Aquilla Independent School District (Aquilla ISD), Texas; the procurement is for Aquilla School. - Requested service: One Ethernet-over-fiber leased lit-fiber Internet Access connection, with bids for 5, 10, or 15 Gbps bandwidth. - Included work: Installation, activation, initial configuration, maintenance, and technical support. - OEMs and vendors: No specific OEM, vendor, or service provider is named. USAC/SLD and E-Rate are referenced in connection with funding and program requirements. - Notable requirements: The solution must be fully managed and meet applicable USAC/SLD funding and E-Rate requirements. The initial release also references a broader 5–25 Gbps capacity range; the current RFP attachment lists 5, 10, and 15 Gbps bid options. - Term and installation costs: The procurement references Funding Year 2027–28 and 1-, 3-, or 5-year contract-term options. Eligible installation costs are requested to be paid over four years; no definite service start or end date is provided.
Description
Aquilla Independent School District is seeking proposals for Category 1 internet access and data transmission service. The RFP requests a fully managed, leased lit fiber internet solution for Aquilla School, with bandwidth options of 5 Gbps, 10 Gbps, and 15 Gbps. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the RFP system, and vendors should review the associated RFP and submit the required vendor attachment. Installation and initial configuration, as well as maintenance and technical support, are indicated in the RFP.