E-Rate #270002456

Edna Bay Community Library Internet Access and Data Transport

Edna Bay Community Library is seeking bundled Internet access and data transport for its Alaska location. - Government buyer: Edna Bay Community Library; no sub-agency or office is identified. - Requested service: One bundled Internet access and data transmission/transport service, with download speeds from 50 Mbps to 5 Gbps. Symmetrical or asymmetrical speeds are acceptable, and bidders must state upload speeds. - Delivery options: Fiber and non-fiber technologies are eligible, including copper, satellite, microwave, or other suitable methods. Bidders must describe delivery methods, including last-mile and middle-mile transport when different. - Notable requirements: Specify whether service is dedicated or shared and provide the contention ratio, data limits and usage fees, and any leased equipment’s make and model. Installation and initial configuration are requested. - Pricing: Provide complete, itemized recurring and one-time costs, including installation, activation, equipment or rental, surcharges, and usage-based fees. A one-year pricing option is required; multi-year and month-to-month pricing may also be offered. - OEMs and vendors: No Internet service provider, OEM, or product brand is named in the opportunity. USAC is referenced for the discounted-billing method, not as a service vendor. - Products and part numbers: No physical products or part numbers are specified.

Description

EDNA BAY COMMUNITY LIBRARY seeks 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 symmetrical or asymmetrical services may be proposed; bidders must state download and upload speeds and provide details about delivery, capacity, usage limits, equipment, and pricing. Proposals must include a one-year pricing option and satisfy the stated responsiveness requirements, including a valid SPIN/498 ID and discounted billing through the SPI method. Responses are due no later than 28 calendar days after the Form 470 posting.

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