# E-Rate #270001314

Turnkey 10 Gbps data transport connection for Newport-Mesa Unified School District

**Posted:** October 05, 2026
**Respond By:** November 02, 2026
**Identifier:** 270001314
**NAICS:** 517111

Newport-Mesa Unified School District is seeking a turnkey, high-capacity data transport connection between two Costa Mesa locations.
- **Government buyer:** Newport-Mesa Unified School District (listed on the FCC form as NEWPORT-MESA UNIF SCHOOL DIST); no sub-agency or office is identified.
- **Requested service:** One standalone, point-to-point data transport connection between 2985 Bear Street and 200 Kalmus Drive in Costa Mesa, California.
  - Initial requested bandwidth: **10 Gbps**; adjustable within the stated range of **1–25 Gbps** (the initial notice gives a more precise upper range of 25,600 Mbps).
  - Turnkey delivery must include required equipment, infrastructure, and installation.
- **Notable requirements:** The connection must support California Teleconnect Fund discounts. Proposals should include an implementation timeline, applicable taxes and fees, and a sample Service Level Agreement.
- **OEMs and named vendors:** No OEMs, manufacturers, or service-provider vendors are named in the provided materials.

### Description

Newport-Mesa Unified School District is seeking a standalone Category 1 data transmission service connecting 2985 Bear Street to 200 Kalmus Drive in Costa Mesa, California. The requested initial bandwidth is 10 Gbps, with a permitted bandwidth range of 1,024 Mbps to 25,600 Mbps; the applicant may adjust bandwidth during the contract term. Service must be operational by July 1, 2027, and bids should include implementation scheduling, applicable taxes and fees, a sample Service Level Agreement, and a turnkey solution with necessary equipment, infrastructure, and installation costs. Pricing is requested by November 5, 2026, and questions are due October 20, 2026; the portal record lists a response deadline of November 2, 2026.

[View original listing](https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270001314/143763/22693889-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_270001314_CERTIFIED.pdf)