# E-Rate #270001716

Chiniak Public Library seeks bundled internet access and transport up to 5 Gbps

**Posted:** October 21, 2026
**Respond By:** November 18, 2026
**Identifier:** 270001716
**NAICS:** 517111, 517311, 517810

Chiniak Public Library is seeking one bundled internet access and data transmission connection for its Alaska service location.
- **Government buyer:** Chiniak Public Library, a local public library in Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska; no sub-agency or specific office is identified.
- **Requested service:** One bundled internet access and transport connection, with download bandwidth options from 50 Mbps to 5 Gbps where available. Fiber and non-fiber delivery, and symmetrical or asymmetrical speeds, are acceptable.
- **Provider response requirements:** State download and upload speeds, delivery technology, last-mile and middle-mile methods if they differ, contention ratio or dedicated-circuit status, data limits and fees, and any required leased equipment’s make and model. Installation and initial configuration are requested.
- **Pricing and billing:** Provide itemized recurring and one-time charges, including installation, activation, equipment, surcharges, and usage fees. A one-year pricing option is required; multi-year and month-to-month pricing may also be offered. The provider must support USAC discounted billing through the SPI method and have a valid SPIN/498 ID.
- **OEMs and named suppliers:** No OEMs, equipment manufacturers, or service vendors are identified in the opportunity. FCC and USAC are referenced for program and billing requirements, not as service vendors.
- **Potential service-provider competitors:** GCI Communication Corp., Alaska Communications Systems Group, Inc., Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (Starlink), and Hughes Network Systems, LLC may offer relevant connectivity solutions; local availability and ability to meet the requested bandwidth are not established.

### Description

Chiniak Public Library is seeking bids for bundled Internet Access and transport at multiple bandwidth levels, from 50 Mbps to 5 Gbps where available. Fiber and non-fiber solutions are acceptable, and services may be symmetrical or asymmetrical; bidders must specify download and upload speeds and provide details on delivery methods, capacity, usage limits, and any required leased equipment. Proposals must itemize applicable recurring and one-time charges, include a one-year pricing option, and meet the stated responsiveness and submission requirements. The response deadline is November 18, 2026.

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