E-Rate #270001385

Anna ISD FY2027 internet access and fiber connectivity services

Anna Independent School District is seeking FY2027 connectivity for its schools, including a connection to the future Ora Bell Russell Elementary School. - Government buyer: Anna Independent School District (Anna ISD), Technology Department. No sub-agency or individual office is specified. - OEMs and vendors: No commercial OEMs, service providers, or vendors are named in the supplied materials. - Requested services: - Internet access and data transmission: 1 service, generally specified at 10–75 Gbps. - Leased dark fiber: 4 strands; the school-connection RFP specifies fiber capable of 40 Gbps. Purchased fiber is an alternative requiring at least 48 strands. - Leased lit fiber: 1 point-to-point Ethernet circuit with a 10 Gbps committed information rate. - Self-provisioned network: 1 applicant-owned and operated network option; specifications are detailed in the RFP. - Services over third-party networks: 1 service, generally specified at 10–75 Gbps. - Category One maintenance and operations: 1 service, generally specified at 10–75 Gbps. - The school connection must be delivered turn-key, with 99.9% availability and 24/7/365 support. Dark fiber must include LC-type patch panels and testing data; providers must handle maintenance, repairs, and restoration as applicable. - The District prefers a five-year lease for dark or lit fiber. Installation and initial configuration are indicated for the requested services. The District intends to seek E-rate reimbursement. - Proposals must follow E-rate requirements, including Lowest Corresponding Price rules, disclose promotional incentives, provide a SPIN, and separately identify and price ineligible or partially eligible items. Automatic or evergreen renewals are not permitted.

Description

Anna Independent School District is seeking Category 1 data transmission and internet access services under FCC Form 470. The requested services include four strands of leased dark fiber, along with other service options detailed in the attached RFP, including lit fiber, internet access, and related network services. Proposals and requests for information must reference Form 470 number 270001385 and be submitted by email to the technical contact. Responses are due December 4, 2026.

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