E-Rate #270003744

iLearn Schools seeks 10–25 Gbps internet and WAN/E-LAN connectivity

iLearn Schools is seeking high-capacity internet and inter-site network connectivity for school locations in New Jersey and New York. - Buyer: iLearn Schools, a consortium serving charter and public schools; the listed service area includes Bergen, Passaic, and Hudson County sites in New Jersey and a Bronx site in New York. - Services requested: - 3 or more fiber or equivalent internet connections at hub sites, with requested speeds of 10–25 Gbps. - 21 or more WAN/E-LAN or equivalent connections at school and other listed sites, with requested speeds of 10–25 Gbps. - Installation and initial configuration; proposals should account for any construction/build-out and separately billed network components. - Named locations: Hub sites include iLearn’s Central Office in Fair Lawn, Paterson Elementary 3–5, and Hudson Arts & Science Charter School in Kearny. A Bronx site at 2800 Bruckner Boulevard is marked no-bid for E-LAN. - Named organizations and manufacturers: iLearn Schools and Arts & Science Charter School are identified. Huawei and ZTE Corporation are named as prohibited manufacturers under the stated security requirements; covered equipment or services are not acceptable. - Commercial requirements: Quantities are approximate. Bidders should identify available contract terms and options, state assumptions, and include any related construction and network-component costs. Equivalent solutions are eligible, subject to applicable FCC pricing and security requirements and state and local rules. - Performance period: No service start, end, or duration is specified; annual subscription terms are not stated.

Description

iLearn Schools is seeking Category 1 internet access and WAN/E-LAN services, using fiber or equivalent. The request includes internet access at three or more hub sites and WAN/E-LAN connections at 21 or more sites, with speeds ranging from 10 Gbps to 25 Gbps. Vendors are asked to provide available contract options and include installation, construction, and separately billed network component costs. Proposals must comply with E-Rate, FCC Lowest Corresponding Price, FCC security, and applicable state and local requirements.

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